PMI-CP™ FAQ — Common Questions (Answered)

What is PMI-CP focused on?

The PMI-CP blueprint heavily emphasizes Contracts Management (50%), with strong focus on claims, risk tools, contract lifecycle decisions, and interface management in complex built-environment projects.

Is PMI-CP just “PMBOK in construction”?

No. The PMI-CP Examination Content Outline notes there are differences versus the PMBOK® Guide, and that the exam content was defined via a Job Task Analysis for construction and built environment professionals.

What should I focus on first?

Start with:

1. Contracts and claims basics (delivery methods, clause logic, documentation discipline)
2. Interface management (boundaries, owners, acceptance evidence)
3. Change order process (impact analysis + governance thresholds)

Then use the Syllabus to fill coverage gaps.

Do I need deep legal knowledge?

You need practical, scenario-oriented competence: how contract structures and clauses affect decisions, documentation, entitlement, risk allocation, and dispute prevention—without trying to act like legal counsel.

How should I practice?

Use a loop:

1. Drill by domain in Practice.
2. For every miss, write the “rule” you violated (clause logic, change process step, interface ownership, governance threshold).
3. Re-drill until you can explain the best answer in one sentence.

Where are the official PMI links?

See Resources for the official certification page, standards portal, and the exam content outline reference.