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The PMBOK 8 and the July 2026 PMP exam: what actually changes
PMBOK 8

The PMBOK 8 and the July 2026 PMP exam: what actually changes

Do you have to study the PMBOK 8 to pass the PMP? The truth about how the book relates to the exam, and how to prepare without wasting time on what isn't tested.

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PMBOK 6 vs PMBOK 7: what changed and what you should study
PMBOK 6 and 7

PMBOK 6 vs PMBOK 7: what changed and what you should study

The real difference between the sixth and seventh editions of the PMBOK, and which one you should study for today's PMP exam.

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The PMBOK 8 controversy: errata, AI suspicions and an honest look
PMBOK 8

The PMBOK 8 controversy: errata, AI suspicions and an honest look

Was the PMBOK 8 written by an AI? Is the errata story true? We separate the noise from the real facts, without defending PMI and without joining the pile-on.

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What the PMP exam looks like in 2026 and how to prepare without memorizing
PMP Exam

What the PMP exam looks like in 2026 and how to prepare without memorizing

The structure of the current PMP exam, what it really evaluates, and a study plan built on understanding rather than memorizing.

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How to study the PMBOK 8 without getting tangled up (especially if you come from the 6 or the 7)
PMBOK 8

How to study the PMBOK 8 without getting tangled up (especially if you come from the 6 or the 7)

A clear study path for the PMBOK 8, designed for anyone who already knows the 6 or the 7. Where to start, what to memorize, and what to let go of so you don't get overwhelmed.

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What tailoring is and why PMBOK 7 revolves around it
Concepts

What tailoring is and why PMBOK 7 revolves around it

Tailoring is not improvising: it's adapting the method to the project with good judgment. We explain what it is and how the PMP exam tests it.

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Earned Value (EVM) Explained Clearly, With a Real Example
Concepts

Earned Value (EVM) Explained Clearly, With a Real Example

What earned value is, what it's for, and how to calculate it, with a simple numerical example you'll understand on the first read.

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The 12 PMBOK 7 Principles, Explained with Examples
PMBOK 6 and 7

The 12 PMBOK 7 Principles, Explained with Examples

What the 12 PMBOK 7 principles are, what each one aims for, and how they show up in a real project, without the jargon.

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The 8 Performance Domains of the PMBOK 7, in plain language
PMBOK 6 and 7

The 8 Performance Domains of the PMBOK 7, in plain language

What the 8 performance domains of the PMBOK 7 are and the result each one aims for, explained without jargon.

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Predictive, agile or hybrid: how to choose your project approach
Concepts

Predictive, agile or hybrid: how to choose your project approach

The differences between the predictive, agile and hybrid approaches and a practical guide to choosing the right one for your project.

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How to build a PMP study plan that actually works
PMP Exam

How to build a PMP study plan that actually works

A realistic study plan to pass the PMP, with a weekly pace, milestones, and how to combine theory, cases, and mock exams.

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The Most Common Mistakes on the PMP Exam (and How to Avoid Them)
PMP Exam

The Most Common Mistakes on the PMP Exam (and How to Avoid Them)

The slips that cost the most points on the PMP exam and how to fix them before test day.

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