PMI® Carolina Study Group for the PMP® Exam- Session 2
Preparing for the PMP® exam doesn't have to be a solo journey. This five-week virtual study group offers a structured, community-driven approach to exam prep, guided by members of the PMI® Carolinas Professional Development and Training Committee. Each 1.5-hour session covers the three ECO domains—People (42%), Process (50%), and Business Environment (8%)—along with the 10 Knowledge Areas, 5 Process Groups, and 12 Project Management Principles from the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition. Sessions blend instruction with real-world scenarios, group discussion, and knowledge checks, with proven test- taking strategies woven throughout. Weekly study guides, vocabulary lists, and curated resources help reinforce learning between sessions. Whether you're just starting your PMP® journey or doing a final review before test day, this study group gives you the content, community, and confidence to walk in ready. All session recordings will be available on-demand review after the cohort ends.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to explain the structure of the PMP® exam, including the three ECO domains, their exam weights, and how the PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition and principles-based approach differs from previous editions.
- Participants will be able to apply the 10 Knowledge Areas and 5 Process Groups to real-world scenarios, demonstrating how predictive, agile, and hybrid methodologies are tested across all three domains.
- Participants will be able to develop a personalized study plan using provided study guides, vocabulary lists, and curated resources to build consistent, exam focused preparation habits throughout the program and beyond.
PDU Skills: Technical Project Management, Strategic and Business Management, Leadership, and Ways of Working.
Top Skills Addressed: Exam Readiness, PM Foundations, Agile & Hybrid Approaches, Collaborative Leadership, Power Skills.
Market-Driven Skills: PMP® Certification Preparation, Principles-Based Project Management, Adaptive Delivery Methods.
| Week | Day | Topic | Key Content |
| Week 1 | April 27, 2026 |
Foundations of Project Management |
PM role, exam structure, PMBOK® 7th Ed overview (12 Principles, 8 Performance Domains), 5 Process Groups, 10 Knowledge Areas, study strategies |
| Week 2 | May 4, 2026 | The People Domain (42%) | Leadership styles, servant leadership, conflict management, team building, emotional intelligence, stakeholder engagement |
| Week 3 | May 11, 2026 |
The Process Domain –Part 1 (50%) |
Scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management across predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches |
| Week 4 | May 18, 2026 |
The Process Domain –Part 2 |
Agile & hybrid delivery, change management, procurement, communications, and integration management |
| Week 5 | June 1, 2026 | Business Environment & Exam Readiness | Business environment domain (8%), compliance, benefits realization, full practice exam, and final exam strategies |


