PMI-CP™ Individual Mentorship

Exam Preparation & Professional Foundation

• PMI’s Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
• Emphasize responsibility, fairness, sustainability, safety, and stakeholder trust in the construction industry
• Introduction to PMI-CP™ Certification
• Exam eligibility, fees (member vs. non-member), and application process
• Exam structure overview (120 multiple-choice questions, 230 minutes)
• Study strategies—time allocation by domain weightage
• Key construction management terminology and essential resources
• Practice quizzes, mock exams, and assignments for reinforcement

Domain I: Contracts Management – 50% Weight

Essential concepts (half the exam focus):

• Risk & Risk Process Management
o Recognize and leverage positive risk
o Manage risk across the project lifecycle with stakeholder input
o Apply risk classifications, conduct prioritization in Front-End Planning (FEP)
• Risk Tool Application
o Use IPRA, Monte Carlo simulations, probabilistic techniques, risk registers
o Establish risk frameworks from project onset
• Claims & Dispute Resolution
o Use lessons learned to minimize claims
o Distinguish change orders vs claims, intervene early
o Apply FEP, Dispute Resolution Boards (DRB), strong documentation
• Contract Lifecycle Management
o Guide processes from contract initiation to close-out
o Utilize Lean IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) and IFOAs (Integrated Form of Agreement)
o Understand key contract clauses, advise on optimal delivery methods
• Interface Management
o Map and classify interface points in complex and mega-projects
o Apply frameworks for interface design and resolution
o Built negotiation, communication, and relationship tools for interface collaboration

Domain II: Stakeholder Engagement – 30% Weight

Critical for managing project dynamics:

• Communication Strategy & Tools
o Leverage PMIS, central platforms, Obeya/Big Room concepts
o Apply Commitment-based Management (CbM) and Compass diagnostics
• Proactive Stakeholder Engagement
o Create communication strategies to foster stakeholder alignment
o Tailor messaging to audiences, mitigate resistance, and prevent misunderstanding • Issue Mitigation
o Implement feedback loops and adaptive communication plans
o Design action plans to resolve stakeholder disengagement
• Stakeholder Management
o Analyze stakeholder culture and dynamics
o Engage deeply through targeted strategies

Domain III: Strategy & Scope Management – 15% Weight

Focus on scope fidelity and strategic alignment:

• Scope Definition & Strategy
o Drive projects by outcomes and missions
o Refine and mature project scope for clarity
• Change Order Processes
o Design efficient, lifecycle-appropriate change order systems
o Incorporate agile principles and technology for scope management
• Scope Management Tools
o Use value engineering, cost-benefit analysis, and gap analysis to pivot scope

Domain IV: Project Governance – 5% Weight

Illuminate oversight and control frameworks:

• Governance Models Implementation
o Establish structures to guide decision-making and adherence to strategy • Scope Governance Practices
o Setup governance mechanisms for scope monitoring and validation
• Tools & Techniques for Governance
o Apply methods to align scope management with governance standards

Why This Framework Works

• Exam-aligned: Each domain’s time allocation corresponds directly with its exam weight—ensuring efficient preparation focus.
• Focused Learning: Deep dives into Contracts and Engagement prepare learners for the bulk of exam questions.
• Holistic Coverage: Integrated governance and scope strategy strengthen overall understanding beyond just exam content.