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PMP Exam Playbook

Your Hands-On Guide to Passing the PMP Exam

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Stop memorizing. Start mastering. This 80-page workbook delivers the practice-driven approach you need to confidently tackle the modern PMP exam's scenario-based questions.

80 Pages of Practice
Written by Kyle Dahgón, MS, PMP, PBA
2026 Exam-Ready

What Makes This Playbook Different

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Formula Mastery System

Master all 13+ critical formulas with step-by-step breakdowns and 6 practice problems per formula. Covers Earned Value Management, forecasting (EAC, ETC, VAC), PERT estimating, and communication channels.

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Scenario-Based Practice

Work through 50+ real-world scenarios covering all 10 knowledge areas, agile, and hybrid approaches. Each scenario includes "Why This Matters" context to build your situational judgment skills.

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Coaching Corner Tips

Expert insights throughout the workbook help you avoid common pitfalls, recognize question patterns, and develop the mindset PMI expects from project managers.

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PMP Learning Dashboard

Track your progress with the included Google Sheets dashboard. Monitor your formula accuracy, scenario performance, and identify weak areas that need more practice.

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Quick Reference Cheat Sheets

Instant access to formulas, process groups, agile values, motivation theories, contract types, risk strategies, and quality tools. Perfect for last-minute review before exam day.

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Complete Case Studies

Apply your knowledge to three comprehensive case studies covering predictive, agile, and hybrid project scenarios. Practice making decisions in realistic project contexts.

What's Inside

Formula Mastery: PV, EV, AC, CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC (3 methods), ETC, VAC, PERT, Communication Channels
Scenario Drills: 50+ scenarios across Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder management
Agile & Hybrid Focus: Dedicated scenarios for modern exam emphasis on adaptive approaches (50% of exam)
Case Studies: Full-length predictive, agile, and hybrid project scenarios with detailed solutions
Exam Strategy Guide: Proven techniques for time management, question analysis, and avoiding common traps
Answer Keys: Complete explanations for every practice problem and scenario
Learning Dashboard: Google Sheets tracker to monitor progress and identify weak areas
Pitfall Playbook: Common mistakes and how to avoid them on exam day

"This workbook changed how I prepared. Instead of passive reading, I was actively practicing the scenarios I'd actually see on the exam. The formula section alone was worth the investment."

Sarah Martinez, PMP
Senior Project Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this workbook address the 2021+ exam format changes?

The modern PMP exam is 90% scenario-based situational judgment questions, not rote memorization. This workbook reflects that shift with 50+ real-world scenarios across all knowledge areas, agile and hybrid approaches (50% of exam content), and emphasis on critical thinking over formula recall. Each scenario includes context on why PMI asks these types of questions.

How much time should I dedicate to this workbook?

Plan for 2-3 weeks of daily practice, spending 30-60 minutes per session. The workbook is structured for incremental progress: master formulas first (Section 2), then tackle scenarios by knowledge area (Section 3), work through case studies (Section 4), and finish with quick reference review (Section 5). The Learning Dashboard helps you track your pace.

Do I need to memorize all the formulas?

Yes, but understanding is more important than memorization. The exam allows calculators, but you need to know when and how to apply each formula in context. This workbook provides 6 practice problems per formula with step-by-step explanations, plus scenarios that test your ability to recognize when to use them. The cheat sheet gives you quick reference for exam day.

What makes the scenario practice valuable?

PMI tests your ability to make decisions in realistic project situations, not just recall definitions. Each scenario in this workbook mirrors actual exam questions: ambiguous situations, multiple viable answers, and emphasis on choosing the "best" response. The "Why This Matters" sections explain PMI's reasoning, helping you develop the situational judgment the exam requires.

How does this workbook compare to other PMP study resources?

Most study guides focus on reading and memorization. This is a practice workbook designed to complement your PMBOK reading and prep course. It fills the gap between theory and application with hands-on drills, formula practice, scenario analysis, and case studies. The Learning Dashboard integration lets you track progress in ways static guides can't. Think of it as your exam gym, not your textbook.

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