What This Domain Covers

PM principles, project life cycle, roles, and organizational influences

Key Topics to Master

• Project vs program vs portfolio
• Project life cycle and development approaches
• Project manager and team member roles
• Organizational structures (functional, matrix, projectized)
• Enterprise environmental factors and OPAs
• Ethics and professional responsibility

High-Yield Exam Tips

• Expect scenario questions that test project vs program vs portfolio in real PMI contexts
• Map each topic above to hands-on labs or documentation — CAPM rewards applied knowledge
• After reading, complete practice questions for this domain before moving on
• Revisit weak areas using the CAPM study plan and flashcards