Understanding and Mastering the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition

An in-depth course on the brand new PMBOK^® Guide 7^th Edition, the standard for project management published by PMI.

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In more than 8 hours of video, exercises, and supporting materials, Ricardo goes deep on explaining the 12 Principles outlined in the Project Management Standard and the 8 Performance Domains outlined in the PMBOK^® Guide 7th Edition.

Ricardo will teach you directly and straightforwardly how to understand and apply the principles in your day-to-day work, no matter the product or service you are developing or the delivery approach you decide to use.

He also explains the main differences between the 6^th and the 7^th Edition using a simple concept: the PMBOK^® Guide 7^th Edition as an umbrella for other methods, standards, or approaches (like Scrum, Lean, Kanban, etc.).

Every lesson is usually between 5 and 20 min, so you will learn everything you need to know in just the right amount of time at just the right pace.

It is important to mention that this course does not aim to be a preparation for the PMP® or CAPM® certifications of PMI. However, the content will help you to become more comfortable with the PMBOK® Guide without the need to memorize every single item for the exam.

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Delivery Methods

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What You Will Learn

Understand the difference between the ANSI Standard and the PMBOK® Guide
Connect principles, performance domains with your project management approach
Understand what are Internal and External Environmental Factors
Understand the concept of VUCA and its relevance to our projects
Learn about the stages of Change Management
Know how to identify and foster high performing teams
Understand cadence and tailoring
Connect probability with scheduling using Bayes' Theorem
Learn how to establish metrics and leading indicators to measure outcomes and results
Know how to select the best project management approach for each scenario
Know the life cycle and phases of the project
Understand what are predictive approaches and incremental approaches
Learn how to plan the Project Budget in predictive and iterative approaches
Understand the difference between Cost of Quality and Cost of Change
Learn how to calculate the Project's Earned Value
Understand the most relevant models, methods, and artifacts

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Fact sheet

Estimated duration

The entire course has 61 lessons covering about 8 hours of video. The student is expected to spend from 16 to 20h to complete the course, including the exercises.

Target audience

Project managers, team members, planners, project sponsors, PMP® or CAPM® candidates and others stakeholders interested in learning more about the PMBOK® Guide published by the Project Management Institute.

Requirements

Candidates are encouraged of having a copy of PMBOK® Guide published by the Project Management Institute. The copy is not provided by the course.

Languages

The course was recorded in English with subtitles in English, Brazilian Portuguese (Português do Brasil), Spanish (Español), Arabic (عربى) and Simplified Chinese (中文). Subtitles in Spanish, Arabic and Simplified Chinese were created using AI translation tool.

Certificate and Badge

Upon completing the course, you will receive a credential issued using the Accredible platform that can be downloaded as a PDF file and also shared on your Linkedin or other social network profiles.

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Course content

Course Material

Simplified Communication Process

Scheduling Compression Techniques

Relevant Models

Earned Value Cheat Sheet

Curriculum

1. Trailer
2. PART 1 - THE PMBOK® GUIDE 7TH EDITION IN A NUTSHELL
- 1.1 - Course Overview (0:38)
- 1.2 - What is a Project for Me? (7:29)
- 1.3 - The PMBOK® Guide History and Evolution (7:07)
- 1.4 - What is a Principle and a Performance Domain (5:38)
- 1.5 - The Differences Between the ANSI Standard and the PMBOK® Guide (3:54)
- 1.6 - Is the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition still Valid? (2:17)
- 1.7 - How to build your own PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition Canvas (2:27)
- 1.8 - PMBOK® Guide Canvas and Infographic
- 1.9 - Ricardo's Bio (Optional) (7:11)
- 1.10 - Closing Remarks - Part 1 (2:27)
- Assessment - Part 1
- Vídeo (Optional) - PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition
- Vídeo (Optional) - PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition
- Podcast (Optional) - The New PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition – Set of 2 Episodes
- Podcast (Optional) - PMBOK®️ Guide 7th Edition - Overall Structure - Set of 3 Episodes
3. PART 2 - THE STANDARD FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- 2.1 - Overview - Part 2 (0:39)
- 2.2 - Understanding the Value Delivery System and Environmental Factors (6:27)
- 2.3 - Internal Environment Factors (12:11)
- 2.4 - External Environment Factors (13:56)
- 2.5 - Internal and External Environmental Factors list
- 2.6 - Principles Overview (7:33)
- 2.7 - Principle #1 -Stewardship (5:51)
- 2.8 - Principle #2 - Team (8:36)
- 2.9 - Principle #3 - Stakeholders (7:44)
- 2.10 - Check your Knowledge 1
- 2.11 - Principle #4 - Value (10:17)
- 2.12 - Principle #5 - System Thinking (9:25)
- 2.13 - Principle #6 - Leadership (6:10)
- 2.14 - Check your Knowledge 2
- 2.15 - Principle #7 - Tailoring (8:17)
- 2.16 - Principle #8 - Quality (8:25)
- 2.17 - Understanding the Dimensions of Quality
- 2.18 - Principle #9 - Complexity (11:23)
- 2.19 - VUCA Infographic
- 2.20 - Check your Knowledge 3
- 2.21 - Principle #10 - Risks (8:58)
- 2.22 - Principle #11 - Adaptability and Resilience (9:10)
- 2.23 - Principle #12 - Change (16:13)
- 2.24 - Kotter Change Management Stages
- 2.25 - Check your Knowledge 4
- 2. 26 - Closing Remarks - Part 2 (0:50)
- Assessment - Part 2
- Suggested books
- Podcast (Optional) - Suggested 5 Minutes Podcast Episodes Covering principles and other related topics
4. PART 3 - THE PMBOK® GUIDE 7TH EDITION
- 3.1 - Overview - Part 3 (0:40)
- 3.2 - What is a Performance Domain (2:56)
- 3.3 - #1 - The Stakeholder Performance Domains (20:01)
- 3.4a - The Communication Process
- 3.4b - Stakeholder Engagement Process
- 3.5 - #2 - Team Performance Domain (11:55)
- 3.6 - Characteristics of High Performing Teams (4:51)
- 3.7 - High Performing Teams
- 3.8 - Leading Teams and Shaping Culture (9:51)
- 3.9 - Check your Knowledge 1
- 3.10 - #3 - Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain (8:39)
- 3.11 - Understanding Cadence (8:20)
- 3.12 - Four Different Types of Cadence
- 3.13 - Considerations When Selecting a Development Approach (16:46)
- 3.14 - Most popular development approaches Infographic
- 3.15 - Life Cycles and Phases (4:06)
- 3.16 - Exercise - Defining the Best Life Cycle Options for a Project (0:58)
- 3.17 - #4 - Planning Performance Domain (8:55)
- 3.18 - Developing Estimates (6:37)
- 3.19 - Bayes' Theorem and Estimates (14:24)
- 3.20 - Exercise - Bayes' Theorem (2:18)
- 3.21 - Scheduling in Predictive and Incremental Approaches (10:31)
- 3.22 - Scheduling Compression Cheatsheet
- 3.23 - Budgeting (6:53)
- 3.24 - Other Aspects of Planning (5:01)
- 3.25 - Structure of a Communication Plan
- 3.26 - Check your Knowledge 2
- 3.27 - #5 - Project Work Performance Domain (9:34)
- 3.28 - #6 - Delivery Performance Domain (9:27)
- 3.29 - Cost of Quality and Cost of Change (8:24)
- 3.30 - Check your Knowledge 3
- 3.31 - #7 - Measurement Performance Domain (8:53)
- 3.32 - A Quick Lesson on Earned Value Project Management (16:25)
- 3.33 - Earned Value Project Management Cheatsheet
- 3.34 - Presenting Information and Its Challenges (12:23)
- 3.35 - #8 Uncertainty Performance Domain (9:55)
- 3.36 - Understanding Risks (13:13)
- 3.37 - Response Strategies to Risks (Threats and Opportunities)
- 3.38 - Check your Knowledge 4
- 3.39 - Closing Remarks (1:20)
- Assessment (15 questions)
- Free Crash Course on Risk Identification
- Podcast (Optional) - Suggested 5 Minutes Podcast Episodes Covering principles and other related topics
5. PART 4 - TAILORING, MODELS, METHODS AND ARTIFACTS
- 4.1 - Overview - Part 4 (0:28)
- 4.2 - Why We Should Tailor the Process (5:29)
- 4.3 - The Tailoring Process (10:03)
- 4.4 - Four Steps of Tailoring
- 4.5 - Models, Methods and Artifacts (5:25)
- 4.6 - Closing Remarks (2:06)
- 4.7 - Summary and Links for the Most Relevant Models
- 4.8 - Summary of the Most Relevant Methods
- 4.9 - Summary of the Most Relevant Artifacts
- Assessment (10 questions)
- Podcast (Optional) - Suggested 5 Minutes Podcast Episodes Covering principles and other related topics
6. PART 5 - COURSE CLOSING: THE NEW PMP EXAM, TIPS AND FINAL REMARKS
- 5.1 - Overview - Part 5 (1:02)
- 5.2 - What I Would Do if I Were you: Tips for the New Exam (12:38)
- 5.3 - What is Next and Course Closing (1:39)
- Podcast (Optional) - Suggested 5 Minutes Podcast Episodes Covering principles and other related topics
- Your Feedback
- Your Certificate and Badge

Who is this course for?

Those struggling to study the PMBOK^® Guide for exams like the PMP and the CAPM. Remember one thing. The PMP Exam is not about the PMBOK^® Guide. It goes above and beyond the guide.

Those aiming to leverage the career in project management.

Those who wish to understand better the main changes at the PMBOK^® Guide 7th Edition.

Those looking to avoid memorizing everything but looking to understand the Principles, Performance Domains and the different approaches to conduct a project.

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Scholarship and Financial Aid

In mid-2022, Ricardo decided to create the scholarship and financial aid program by donating $10,000 to establish a fund to assist qualified students in pursuing the school's courses.

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship all year round. You can contribute to the fund by making a voluntary donation at the checkout page for those aiming to support other students.

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What people say

“I discovered Ricardo while studying PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition and have been a fan of Ricardo ever since. His way of explaining things is extremely helpful for me in my daily work as a project manager. He helps me a lot to put theory into practice. Also, this time with this well-structured course about PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition.”

Sabine Kistner Linkedin

Project Manager Product Development - Kardex

“I have been following Ricardo's work for a long time; since I started this project management journey, he has been one of my main references and sources of information and learning when it comes to being an exemplary Project Manager. In addition to the ease he has in transmitting his knowledge, we have a bonus, which is his gigantic practical experience that ends up being shared, and this is generally not found on the pages of books.”

“... This course represents exactly that, a mix of the knowledge found in PMBOK with your experience and your point of view, and for this reason, I recommend it. And I have no words to thank you for everything you, Ricardo, have done for the community of Project Manager and also for curious people who are considering embarking on this exciting career. Your love for project management is transmitted and perceived in your content, and I confess that it influenced part of this passion that I also have for this discipline today and for sharing it like you!”

Rubens do Carmo Linkedin

Project Manager II - MCI Group

“This is a very good course, and I have learned a lot about project management. Especially after I just finished PMBOK 6th, it is very rewarding to learn this course. Thank you, teacher, for sharing!”

Zheng Jiaxin - 郑佳欣 Linkedin

Project Director

“It was a very clear and concise course; it helped me a lot to understand the changes in the last PMBoK. I strongly recommend it.”

Wheeler Ruis Da Silva Linkedin

Agile Development Leader - Invillia

“I am a student who studies at the university in the specialty of Project Manager, where we also study PMBOK 6 sixth and seventh versions. But at university, there is a lot of information and it simultaneously concerns many aspects of project management, because of which it is sometimes difficult to understand and comprehend it. And when I was at university for a semester, I discovered Ricardo's course - it was what I needed at that time.”

“.... It seems to me the key feature of the course is that Ricardo shows the structure of PMBOK and project management as a whole completely, like a helicopter view. Thanks to that, you start to connect the different parts of project management together, as if you lay out the Lego parts by color and all the chaos goes away from your head. Yes, I already knew some of the information Ricardo was telling me on the course, but he made me look at it in a new way - thanks a lot for that. Also, a lot of information was new and very helpful to me. I strongly recommend this course to a person at a stage when you have already studied a lot of information about project management and your head is in chaos, you don't understand what to do with it, and everything seems too complicated and confusing. This is when this course comes to help. Yes, it will not make you a project manager right away, but it will save you a lot of time, and perhaps even save and make your desire to advance in this profession even stronger. Thanks to Ricardo and all his team who worked on this course - you made a really good product and you help a lot of people in the project management profession. I wish you continued success.”

Denys Fediuk Linkedin

Student of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

“Excellent course to prepare a Project Manager for the future. It's Highly recommended to people who want to cover their knowledge gaps about the project management profession and get familiar with PMBOK 7TH approaches. Thanks for producing such an incredible course; regards.”

Muhammad Waliullah Linkedin

Senior Architect & QA/QC - LACECO

“Ricardo Vargas is a "Project Manager" who knows how to teach how to succeed in projects. Intelligent and creative, everything he says he uses and therefore knows the way to "get there." His life is an example of successful projects. Gratitude Ricardo, for having you help us in the journey of professional or personal life, as it is a profusion of initiatives to be faced.”

“... It is a whole set of projects, larger or smaller, that follow one another sequentially, whether we like it or not. Best wishes to you and SUCCESS ALWAYS!”

Teresinha Morais Falabella de Castro

Escritório de Projetos - Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil S.A - Eletronorte

“The Course is great as it clarifies how the Principles guide behavior within the Performance domains and the applicability across different approaches to project management.”

John Ssegwanyi Linkedin

Chief Technical Officer - CSquared

“I already work as a project manager at a software company, but Ricardo Vargas' master's course transformed my view of being a project manager. It's much more than controlling schedules, deadlines, teams, and deliveries.”

“... The course showed the passion and commitment we owe to all aspects, how to choose and adapt our actions in different situations, and how to act with the team and the client, all in search of an ever better and greater delivery of value in the project.”

Artur Fellipe de Albuquerque Ugiette Linkedin

Junior PM - MV Sistemas

“This course was extremely effective for me as one who was involved in many construction projects and also somehow helped me get more Knowledge about PMBOK 7th Edition and got me a step forward in my preparation for CAPM exam.”

Hafizullah Mohammadi Linkedin

Construction Engineer - Rasikh Road and Building Construction Company

“Thanks for Providing Scholarship for this course. I Did my CAPM with PMBOK 6TH GUIDE.So I am not more familiar with the 7th edition. This course cleared all my doubts and gave me a really, really good idea about PMBOK 7th edition Principles and Performance domains. From I will start implementing all of my learned concepts in real life.Thank you much, Ricardo :)”

Sai Ganesha Linkedin

Student

“I am grateful for all that I was able to learn during this course. Being already PMP certified, it was an opportunity for me to refresh my knowledge and adapt it to real practice. Thank you very much for this rich content.”

Linda MAYOU Linkedin

Project manager

“I am very grateful to join this course about PMBOK Guide 7th Edition. Before I took this course, I was a little bit confused about the change PMI did from the 6th Edition to the 7th Edition, and the difference seemed huge, and I wouldn't be able to relate the two editions. After I took this course, things became very simple, thanks to Ricardo V. For his detailed explanation, which makes the 7th edition very simple and clear.”

“...ar. Every pit of Ricardo's explanation gave me new ideas and further understanding, and I'm very grateful for his effort to create this excellent course.”

Hassan Elmi

Project Engineer - ARD

“Being a project/programs person, we all know there are days you can get deflated, but Ricardo, without wail, motivates me back to where I am in love with the discipline again.”

Guinivere Pedro Linkedin

Senior Programme Manager - GIBS EDA

“Hi, I studied the PMBOK 7th edition with Ricardo Vargas, and it was an amazing learning experience. I confess that when I started, I was in pursuit of preparing for the PMP exam. But when I reached the end of the journey, I understood that the PMP is good, but it's even better to understand project management concepts. I am encouraged to press forward and keep learning, aiming to make a positive impact with the knowledge I acquired here.”

“... By the way, I got a sponsorship. I applied and waited for the necessary steps until it was approved. Thanks to Ricardo Vargas and the team, the chain of goodness won't break here for sure.”

Café Cândido José Sebastião Linkedin

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - World Vision Angola

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does this course aims to prepare people for the PMP exam?
No. The course does not aim to prepare the candidate for the exam. However, the course covers several topics that would help a potential candidate to answer situational questions in the exam that are related to the principles and the domains.
It is important to highlight that Ricardo does not work in the PMP and CAPM Exam preparation marketplace.
2. Can I buy the PMBOK® Guide 7th and 6th Edition courses in a bundle with a discounted price?
Yes. On the course page, you can opt for the bundle at a discounted price.
3. When does the course start and finish?
The course is self-paced. You decide when you start and when you finish. There are no deadlines to begin or complete the course.
4. How long do I have access to the course?
You will have full access to the course for ONE YEAR after the enrollment.
5. How many people can access the course with one login information?
The course was developed for individual use. Each people attending the course should have her/his individual login information.
6. Can I access the course using a mobile device?
Definitely yes. The course can be accessed using a computer, tablet or smartphone. All you need is an internet connection.
7. What if I am unhappy with the course?
If you are unhappy with your purchase in the first 14 days (including the day of the purchase) and did not complete more than 50% of the video lessons, you can apply for a refund. Contact us at [email protected] and we will provide you with a full refund.
8. Will I be able to access all of the videos at once?
Yes. The course is self-paced, and you can watch the lessons in the sequence you wish.
9. How long is each session of a course?
In order to make easier the understanding of the content, a typical lesson ranges from 3 to 5 minutes.
10. What do the courses include?
The course includes the video lessons, assignments, downloads and several links to podcasts and other contents to increase the learning experience. You can check the outline of the course above for more details.
11. Are the courses audio only available in English?
Yes, but all courses have subtitles in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.
12. Is Ricardo Vargas a native English speaker?
No. Ricardo is originally from Brazil and leaves in Europe since 2012. Despite being fluent in English, Ricardo still keeps his Brazilian accent.
You can see some of the videos of Ricardo on the preview of the lessons or on his Youtube channel at https://youtube.com/rvvargas
Remember also that all lessons come with subtitles in English, Brazilian Portuguese (Português do Brasil), Spanish (Español), Arabic (عربى) and Simplified Chinese (中文).
13. Do you provide Scholarship and Financial Aid?
Yes. All online courses available at the school offer Scholarship and Financial Aid support for eligible candidates. Learn more about the program and how to apply and support here.
14. How I can pay for the course?
The online school manages all payments. You can pay for the course using Credit Card or Paypal. Free courses do not require any credit card information.
15. Do I have to pay taxes when I purchase a course?
Students who reside in nations that charge VAT (Value Added Tax) or GST (Goods & Services Tax) may be required to pay this tax when they purchase a course. Currently, students who reside in the European Union (EU), South Korea, Japan, New Zealand and Australia will be charged the tax when they purchase a course (this list can be updated without prior notice). The VAT is included on the price of the course when you purchase from these countries.
16. Can I try before I register for a course?
Of course! All courses come with some lessons for preview.
17. Can I make a course referral to a friend or colleague, and we both get a discount on future courses?
Definitely yes. There are referral links in our online school courses (inside the lectures) where existing students receive discounts on future purchases for referring their friends to your course. At the same time, those friends also receive a discount when they enroll. It’s a win-win-win.
18. Do you have an affiliate program so I can offer the Online School courses and receive commision?
Yes. We have affiliate programs for project management consultants, bloggers, and other professionals who want to sell our online courses to their clients and receive a commission.
If you are interested in the affiliate program, please send a message explaining your interest to [email protected].
Please provide complete information about your business, location, target audience, and other relevant data for our evaluation.
19. PDU Reporting
Macrosolutions and Ricardo Vargas Online School do not participate in the PMI ATP program. However, the course expands your knowledge in the skill areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. For each course, you can report PDUs as "Course or Training” in the following categories: Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen.
Step by step requesting PDUs:
1. Log in at https://www.pmi.org/ and go to your Dashboard.
2. Select Report PDUs.
3. Select “Course or Training”.
4. For the provider, it would be best if you wrote the provider’s name - Ricardo Vargas Online School, don’t choose the names.
5. Inform the course’s name and the description.
6. Fill in the dates you started and ended de course.
7. Inform the number of PDU’s.
8. Confirm with "I agree that this statement is accurate" and submit the request.
20. Does the course provides a certificate?
Yes. All participants of the course will receive a certificate/badge that does not expire and can be shared in more than 100 social networks, including, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. The credential uses Blockchain technology to reduce fraud and increase third-party confidence. The recorded credential is sealed in a digital ledger to prove its authenticity.
21. What is the course language?
The course is taught in English or Portuguese. For company onsite courses, the course language will be decided by the client. For live classes, please refer to each session language.
The self-paced courses provided by the online school are delivered in English. However, all courses have subtitles in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.
22. Do you have a special price for large groups?
Onsite courses are EXCLUSIVELY available for companies and are negotiated case by case.
For live training and self-paced training at the online school, contact us at [email protected] to get a quote for multiple users or unlimited use on your school or organization.
23. Is Ricardo Vargas the instructor? Can I contact him directly?
Yes, Ricardo is the instructor of all courses delivered by Macrosolutions.
You can contact him directly at [email protected]. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to get a reply directly from him so we suggest you copy [email protected] if you need immediate support. You can write in English or Portuguese.
You can also get in touch with Ricardo by following him on LinkedIn, Youtube, Twitter or Instagram.
24. I have a question that was not answered here. How do I contact you?
We are happy to answer your question. Just email us at [email protected].

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