Exam Domains
This exam covers 4 domains with 20 competencies. Each domain is weighted to reflect its importance on the actual exam.
1
Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
This domain covers the foundational principles, terminology, and concepts essential for effective project management.
0.36%
Weight
5 Competencies
- Understand the purpose and value of project management
- Comprehend the project life cycle and its phases
- Recognize the roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders
- Understand organizational influences on project management
- Comprehend the importance of project integration management
2
Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies
This domain focuses on traditional project management approaches emphasizing detailed planning and sequential execution.
0.17%
Weight
5 Competencies
- Understand the characteristics of predictive project management methodologies
- Comprehend the processes involved in scope management
- Understand schedule management processes
- Comprehend cost management principles
- Understand quality management processes
3
Agile Frameworks/Methodologies
This domain addresses adaptive project management approaches emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and iterative delivery.
0.2%
Weight
5 Competencies
- Understand the principles and values of Agile methodologies
- Comprehend common Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Understand Agile roles and responsibilities
- Comprehend Agile planning and execution practices
- Understand Agile monitoring and adapting processes
4
Business Analysis Frameworks
This domain focuses on the role of business analysis in projects, emphasizing requirements gathering and solution evaluation.
0.27%
Weight
5 Competencies
- Understand the role of business analysis in project management
- Comprehend techniques for eliciting and documenting requirements
- Understand methods for analyzing and prioritizing requirements
- Comprehend approaches for validating and verifying requirements
- Understand the process of solution evaluation and implementation
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