Ricardo Vargas Explains the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition Published by PMI

Ricardo Vargas Explains the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition Published by PMI
Understand one of the most relevant standards adopted in project management globally: The PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition, published by PMI (Project Management Institute).
I first created this type of video in 1998 when I was studying for my PMP exam.
Since then, I decided to publish this type of video to help professionals who work on projects understand the Guide and lose fear or prejudice about its content or format.
In the video, I use a canvas that you can download for free at get.ricardo-vargas.com/pmbok7... in English and several other languages.
An important note is that this video expresses my vision and opinion. It was not sponsored by the PMI (Project Management Institute) and did not necessarily reflect the institute's position.
The video has subtitles and closed captions in English.
To access a specific subject within the video, use the links below:
INTRODUCTION (00:00)
PMBOK® STRUCTURE (1:56)
PRINCIPLES (4:47)
01.Stewardship (11:08)
02. Team (15:22)
03. Stakeholders (19:36)
04. Value (23:31)
05. Systems Thinking (30:46)
06. Leadership (36:28)
07. Tailoring (40:04)
08. Quality (44:12)
09. Complexity (47:38)
10. Risk (53:13)
11. Adaptability and Resilience (55:38)
12. Change (1:02:58)
PERFORMANCE DOMAINS (1:09:04)
01. Stakeholders (1:12:34)
02. Team (1:15:26)
03. Development Approach and Life Cycle (1:18:50)
04. Planning (1:20:50)
05. Project Work (1:23:09)
06. Delivery (1:25:45)
07. Measurement (1:27:57)
08. Uncertainty (1:29:56)
CONCLUSIONS AND FINAL COMMENTS - PMP Exam (1:32:30)
IF YOU LIKED THE VIDEO, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL AT rvarg.as/youtube
Ricardo Vargas Explains the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition Published by PMI
PMBOK
PMI
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CAPM EXAM
PMP EXAM PREP 2020
RICARDO VARGAS PMP
PMP CERTIFICATION
RICARDO VIANA VARGAS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PMP
PMBOK 6TH EDITION
PMBOK 7TH EDITION
PMBOK 7TH EDITION VS 6TH EDITION
PMBOK 7 REVIEW
PMBOK 7TH
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS
I want to thank this fantastic volunteer who helped us with the corrections of the English subtitles:
Fréderic Dal Cin
I also thank Samipoor Roshanak for volunteering to create the Persian subtitles.

[@rvvargas]

Hello everybody. Please make sure you turn on subtitles if you want to follow what I am saying. Other languages will be available as soon as we have them. I hope you find it useful and this could help you in delivering better projects! 😃😃

[@javierdeharo4635]

Thank you very much, Ricardo. What you do for the PMI communty is invaluable!

[@manuelcamara8120]

Thanks you very much

[@desislava.traykova]

Hi Ricardo, you are perfectly easy for me to follow and understand! A truly exceptional delivery of this presentation and amazing explanation, last but not least examples. Thanks! You are truly inspiring and outstanding! Keep the good job going! Stay safe and healthy! All the very best!

[@ameerudinkkqaimkhani5340]

Ricardo, Huge respect for you from Pakistan

[@nataliashevchuk6417]

Thank u. I miss the easiness of the pmbok) but i believe the new topics are very much valuable although quite complicated. Thank u very much I am happy the youtube algorithm brought u to me!

[@bbcc2020]

Ricardo this is beyond legendry. You should be lecturing at MIT, Harvard, or Stanford. Thank you for adding value to the body of knowledge.

[@manuelcamara8120]

BB & CC Hi I would like to do the capm since I do not have experience, I am currently studying a Master's Degree in project management, I would appreciate it if you would give me some recommendations to be able to certify, and give me some general recommendations, thank you God bless you

[@rvvargas]

Just replied to you on your post of 2 days ago. Reposting here: Hi Manuel. CAPM is a great start. I suggest that you pursue it. I have a course on the PMBOK 6th Ed that may be helpfull. Other providers also have good options.

[@aman78605]

He doesn't need MIT, Harvard or Stanford. He can set up his own school of Management.

[@edysandrae1282]

He is truly beyond legendary, fantastic at what he does, his explanations are top notch. I enjoy and appreciate you sir(Ricardo Vargas).

[@mariejane1567]

This statement came off as elitist.......However Ricardo is excellent

[@turtle3341]

dude i am only like 19 minutes in, this dude KNOWS what he is teaching i know nothing about this thing btw, but i understood nothing from other people's videos. the ability to teach someone who knows nothing about this, is insane ❤ his definitions are so easy to understand, even the obvious things have a layer of depth so you know why it's there. he is not speed running the book, he is teaching well. it's as if he KNOWS exactly what i want to know about at any point. he is teaching from experience. AND he is also giving solid advices that can be applied to personal life

[@shamsiyahamir7653]

I typically refrain from commenting on videos, but I simply couldn't resist expressing my amazement. This video truly speaks from the heart and embodies a genuine desire to give back and assist others. The creator isn't driven by likes or subscriptions; their altruism is evident. What's more remarkable is that all of this valuable content is freely shared. I'm thoroughly impressed and sincerely want to extend my gratitude. This video has taught me a great deal, and as you rightly pointed out, I didn't watch it just to pass an exam but to enhance my skills as a manager or leader. Thank you for your time and for this invaluable contribution.

[@hopemarozwa5654]

I watched a number of your videos the past couple of days to reinforce what l studied and l am so grateful l passed my pmp today. Thank you for helping people achieve their goals

[@rvvargas]

Congratulations!

[@jacyconsult7012]

Hi Hope congratulations - I'm currently studying for mine - I was wondering whether you read the entire PMBOK guide. Hoping to get some guidance. Thanks

[@muhammedabdulrezzaq5089]

This is not a project management lecture, this is a life lecture! Thank you so much Ricardo.

[@rvvargas]

I'm the one who thanks you. Much success to you! 😊

[@preciouseze5731]

As a former teacher, I really commend the passion Ricardo puts into teaching coupled with the real-life examples to buttress the points he's making. Its the stuff legends are made of. Really enjoyed watching this.

[@ogingajoe]

Hi Ricardo, I just passed my PMP exam and just want to acknowledge the huge part your videos played in preparing me and giving me the courage to face the exam. Keep up the good work!

[@chrishellet89]

Does it matter whether we study the 6th or the 7th edition?

[@lazokidis]

Ricardo, you're the best. You don't only develop an understanding mindmap but you also have the ability to make it clear to us. You are an inspiration for me, while you make me a better PMP trainer!

[@rvvargas]

Thanks Lazaros. Very kind of you. We must work together if we want to create something better for all.

[@erzeza]

I'm happy to see how PMI moved from a "robotic project management" to a more human & value oriented approach. The day will come when we'll not be able to differentiate it from Scrum, Kanban, and so many other agile (or not) methodologies...

[@CoachVickiW]

I agree Cesar! The PMBOK 6th was very mechanical feeling to me. I kept thinking I know this stuff but it doesn't sound like the same thing in my world, or in my head. It felt like I was having to decompose my brain and match up my knowledge to its knowledge.

[@yosvelhernandezsuarez3325]

Hello Ricardo, my name is Yosvel, I'm from Cuba working in Jamaica as civil engineer, today I pass satisfactory the exam, wao, I remember that in 2013, I do not pass satisfactory the exam, but, when one year ago, when I started again the process, I was very happy about the new approach of Agile and Hybrid, because the Waterfall approach in that time, for me, not included all about Project Management, I want to say thanks to you videos, I see all in the last 2 months, thank you very much and I encourage to all person that want to pass satisfactory the exam to study, study and study all and be ready for exam with calm and relax. Thank you very much.

[@juliusrowe4223]

This is the greatest video on PMBOK 7 ever. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

[@AlphaVortex888]

my friend who is a PMP, recommended me to first see Ricardo Vargas's YT explanation before taking any steps to proceed for PMP exam. And I did exactly that and now is confident than ever to approach the PMBOK guide. I would too suggest anyone PMP seeker to first familiar yourself with Vargas videos to gain a clear understanding of the framework

[@keithcaldwell7187]

Thanks for putting this together Ricardo. This is exactly what I was looking for. I know you put a tremendous amount of work into the graphics and production of this video, and to offer it for free says a lot about your character as a person. I am just starting in the world of PMP and appreciate what your doing. Keep up the great work!

[@nalmeida367]

Simply amazing! It’s 1.30 am on a Friday night/Saturday early morning and I cannot stop watching it. Truly grateful for this.

[@rubenschinali]

Always a lecture that we will refer to when talking about the editions of the PMBOK, and the fact that you make this available to all is even more outstanding! Thanks for the amazing work, Ricardo!

[@hugocosta3095]

What a masterclass Ricardo! You are a true inspiration for all project managers and specially for us, Brazilians! Thanks for sharing this for us, I'm so happy to see the changes PMI did to PMBOK 7th edition and the passion with you explained so well!

[@sebsebieabera9839]

I really appreciate Richardo your constant endeavor to unpack PMP concepts to be simple and understandable as well as practical. Please keep it up!

[@marlenecress929]

Ricardo is such an engaging, passionate teacher. He is the kind of teacher that makes you want to learn.

[@delishasiddharth1262]

You are simply great Ricardo, we are so lucky to have you. We can go on watching your videos repeatedly. So much commitment and delivered at a granular level. Thank you once again.🤗

[@tammymeek8930]

Just started watching your videos -I love how you break everything down. The PMBOK can be overwhelming when you first look at it - but when you break it down it is so easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@alexandruciobotaru5085]

it is AMAZING you are sharing this for free, it's a tremendous effort from your side to work on all these and to make it look easy. Huge THANK YOU! from my side, I will use this to my improvised PM training with my new colleagues. Wishing you all the best and keep up this awesome work you do for us :X

[@sureshanand7594]

Thank you Vargas , you just help me walkthrough 370 pages in 90 minutes . Now it has made me easy in reading the content each pages . Thank you so much for the great effort !

[@MarqueseLewis]

I truly enjoyed watching this, not only was it informative and simplified but it kept my attention and brought everything together. Truly grateful for this resource and definitely signed up for your site.

[@leahumeokeke9883]

I like the passion with which you present this; it drives it home and fosters comprehension for me. Thank you.

[@jeffreylangley4354]

Outstanding explanation of the PMBOK 7th edition! I've been training students and staff at my university on these concepts as well. And you're absolutely right about the purpose of this video. Project managers need to focus on improving themselves, delivering value to their stakeholders, and making society a better place. Great video as always!

[@muhammadahsan6829]

Mr. Ricardo this tutorial was beyond my expectations highly thankful to you for explaining in detail regarding the Principles and Performance Domains of PMBOK 7th edition.

[@alexandreshoyos6953]

Thank you for these set of videos. They give us an holistic approach of PMBOK 7th Edition. Congrats Ricardo

[@zareenjahan2197]

So wonderfully presented!! The thought process behind all the examples are amazing and humbling at the same time. The adaptability and being resilient was spot on. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@HamHam387]

Thank you so much Ricardo for the effort you've put to make it effortlessly understandable

[@carlitomagdaluyo5806]

Thank you so much Ricardo for this great presentation you prepared. The time and effort you did to share this knowledge to us is legendary.

[@ferdinandagbi7988]

Thank you Ricardo. You transform amazing things to simple bits. You are a blessing to your generation. Keep winning!

[@rickynuriadi5658]

Not only you deliver such clear explanations... but you also provide the canvas for free, such HIGH VALUE materials and precious as DIAMOND indeed! Thousands of thanks, sir!

[@wilfredwong88]

Great video as always by the legendary Ricardo Vargas. I obtained my PMP in July 2021, but avoided reading PMBOK 7th Edition when it came out. My thoughts after reading the 7th edition straight after my exam (passed with 3 ATs!) are the same as Ricardo: when you read 7th edition, you need to understand the logic and rationale behind it before moving on. Instill that mindset, then you'll benefit by gaining a new skill. Studying for the exam shouldn't be a cram memory test, but instead a learning experience.

[@noeg5313]

Ricardo many thanks for the time and effort you save all of us learning the pmbook

[@danielledeangelis6281]

Ricardo's videos are my favorite! I have been studying for my PMP exam and for some reason, he explains everything exactly the way I need to hear it (especially Critical Path)! Highly, highly recommend all his videos!

[@leventekiss2039]

Well done as always Ricardo! Appreciate your hard work and passion. Superhero of project managers!:)

[@supriyatelavane7786]

Very nicely explained!!! Ricardo looks so passionate explaining these concepts and makes these subject so interesting with new insights!!! Indeed , I like that learning these skills are not just exam point of view but from practical project management as well as life skills!!! Thank you Ricardo for your great insights!!! You really bring a value to these learnings!!!

[@ahmedfadlalla4506]

One of the best videos I have watched on this subject and Ricardo is one of the most focused, talented and extremely knowledgeable instructors I have seen. Great work!

[@nassrbaj8527]

All thanks words can't express my appreciation to you and your spent effort in teaching people. It’s really great work from great person Mr. Ricardo.

[@sairamkuppusamy8491]

Many Thanks Ricardo Vargas! Excellent Video with very clear explanations with graphical illustrations. Thanks for giving the essence of underlying principles of PMBOK 7th and also explaining how the 7th edition is NOT replacing or contradicting previous standards/principles. I really liked your key message that whatever may be your method, delivering value is the key. It is also great to see that PMI has put lots of efforts to make the 7th edition appealing and befitting for the emerging PM trends/methods across the globe.

[@hopefulromanticnation1317]

You are now my favorite PMP coach. I love the way you break down concepts. I'm studying for the PMP certification. Thank you.

[@mukzzp]

The way this guy break down all the important topic is just amazing, aspiring PM. ❤️ Thank you soo much for all the golden pieces of explanation.

[@Shells84]

Thank you 🙏 Ricardo. I just passed this evening. Your PMBOK videos were what helped things click. Thank you.

[@rvvargas]

Congratulations!

[@animishbapat3467]

Ricardo, The best part of your video came at the end! You explained “the WHY” behind doing this video! No wonder, each and every word you spoke came across as a true testament to your passion and dedication towards the field of Project Management! Absolutely phenomenal!!

[@sergiohenriquefernandes3806]

Dear Ricardo, It was a great pleasure for me to have taken several courses taught by you. Your video was just amazing, so easy to understand all the "parts" of the new PMBOK, you are an enlightened person, keep it up and God bless you forever!!!

[@engjbarros86]

You legend, man. Thanks for doing it not only in English, but also in Portuguese and helping your own people. Kudos!

[@OscarMusIng]

I have to say that this video changed my mind not just on the project management field but for my personal life. I want to thank you Ricardo for your effort and exquisite way to explain.

[@JoseAGarciaJr]

Ricardo the value provide is priceless! Thank you for what you do, especially for a new and upcoming PM

[@janegu858]

Thanks to Ricardo, I passed my pmp, and I will remember these 12 principles all the time both work and life

[@rvvargas]

Congratulations!

[@tuannguyen-of6is]

Thanks for the effort to explain & simplify the PMBOK, you never disappoint us.

[@ayooni6146]

Thank you Ricardo, i am love with your approach on not just for passing the Exam but to deliver better for the society. once again thank you.

[@gramics1]

Hello! Engineer here! Great personal stories while maintaining the context of the PMBOK 7th edition. Love the energy and passion! Keep going!

[@2pyoutubechannel180]

His explanation was detailed and easy to understand. Thank you very much for an excellent job. The path to becoming a Harvard professor or to setting up his own school of management. I love it, Sir Ricardo, just keep going...

[@anamagalyreyeshill8047]

Ricardo gracias por tu insistente propósito de hacernos la vida mas fácil a los gerentes de proyecto. Eres brillante profesor! Tu pasión, tu claridad, tu actitud increible!! gracias eres ejemplo a seguir. Siempre recomiendo a mis estudiantes tus videos.

[@shiwanthidecosta676]

Wow, thank you for providing such an excellent explanation! Your clear and concise breakdown of the PMBOK 7 not only helped me understand it better but also made it enjoyable to learn. Your knowledge and ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple manner are truly impressive. I appreciate the effort you put into crafting such a detailed response. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@user-gg2py1fs5f]

One of the best video on PMBOK 7. Ricardo, Thank you so much

[@janiceferns12]

Thank you Ricardo ! You are simply fabulous !! appreciate your life lessons and learning for the greater and larger good

[@RamaDevi-rz7bo]

A big thanks to Ricardo for explaining the whole concept of PMBOK with lots of patience and make us understandable in a simple language. Like to see more videos also... Your videos are motivational and more of informative. kudos

[@mrinalp6157]

I love your passion for making us understand and your expertise on the subject.

[@asifciv3488]

Hey Ricardo Thanks for the outstanding effort there. I just passed my PMP today with all3 AT.

[@payalsingh3544]

Omg.. Just watched for 10min and looks like it's a world best pmp tutorial

[@IndieUSA732]

Ricardo, You are best. I have seen such a best video, you are not delivering these lessons for the sake of making video, you really delivered the value. You are using these concepts even in providing this knowledge to the world. Thanks for such a great lesson.

[@venkatesanramakrishnan2250]

Great presentation. Gives a glimpse of the PMBOK seventh edition in simple language with practical examples. Must Watch. Well done Ricardo.

[@profissaoglobal2]

Grande trabalho Ricardo!! Muito obrigado por colocar tanto esforco e energia pra fazer o mundo dos gerentes de projetos melhor!!

[@abrahansanchez8272]

Thank you @Ricardo Vargas, for giving me this magnificent presentation and being able to understand it in an easier way in PMBOK 7. I enjoyed and loved it. Go ahead teaching US.

[@cesarmoreno7093]

Thank you so much Ricardo!!! Excuse me if my English needs improvement, but I wanted to say more than thank you. Here is the reason I found your video and channel: I got the PMP certification in 2015 with the fifth edition but today while reading the PMBOK 7th edition, I was struggling to understand the logic and concepts. I really appreciate the time you invested to make possible this outstanding master class. God bless you for helping our PM community all around the world 🙏 Regards from Mexico City, Cesar Ernesto Moreno Garcia.

[@juanjanse6782]

Thanks for your contribution, all i can say is that you speak directly to me. Your explanation has totally put the parts together for me.

[@nileshdongare8842]

Thank you very much, Sir. I really like your lecture. Every concept explanation is really from the bottom of the heart. Such a huge dedication I never saw.

[@prashanth_nayak]

This lecture is the best explanation for the topics I have come across on Project Management.

[@rohanbelosay8152]

Best quick revision guide for the people who don’t want to go through the PMBOK before the exam…Muchas Gracias Ricardo

[@saeedhakami1895]

icardo, you're the best. You don't only develop an understanding mindmap but you also have the ability to make it clear to us. You are an inspiration for me, while you make me a better PMP trainer! it is 100 true

[@4bettyorforworse703]

This is incredible content. I'm starting today studying for the CAPM EXAM and I really feel like I can pass with content like this!

[@_M_D_M_]

Thanks Ricardo. You have been appreciated enough by others so I don't have anything new to say. I completed my PMP a couple of years back and I am really glad to see that PMI has finally come out of that crappy mindset of ITTOs to something more principles driven. Cheers.

[@timrose6396]

This great, Ricardo! Thank you very much! I have shared your link with our junior PMs and senior PMs alike in my organization. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this new way to look at project management - as well as providing the chart!!

[@Bajrang456]

Thanks a lot Ricardo. I passed my PMP on Monday and used both of yours 6 and 7 PMBoK youtube content. Must watch!! Key to success for PMP starts with these two videos.

[@mikemontazer3447]

We should all be thankful to you for explaining PMBK7 so nicely

[@rami4peace]

Wonderful. You made everything so simple for us. Thank you Ricardo 🙏😇

[@vanessa26]

Just passed first go and exceeded. Thank you for being the voice of calm in my head Ricardo. I will send many your way.

[@harshvardhankhurana6008]

Abosulety amazing, your passion and depth of knowledge are visible. The effort you made to build the video and related resources is inspiring. As you said, its a great give back to the project manager community. Sincere appreciations!

[@jayasrideosaran4061]

thank you sooooo much for sharing your knowledge with us. I am truly grateful. You are an outstanding tutor. very clear, concise, and easy to follow and understand especially by using live examples and situations. I'm motivated to want to learn and do more.

[@abdiasisjama8894]

Thank your for this comprehensive overview of the 7th ed. You simplified what appeared complicated. Really helpful.

[@robertocarlosdossantos2639]

Thank you Ricardo, simple and easy explanation, very valuable, thank you again!

[@iksnerek1]

Ricardo has a way of explaining complex matters that helps even the most inattentive of students

[@sanjaymasur]

Hello Ricardo, Thank you for making another marvelous video on PMP. The previous PMP 6 video helped to understand the concept and clear my exam. This one has upskilled. Appreciate your contribution to PMP community 👍😊

[@jolantaf9744]

Thank you for useful video. I was listening to it while driving to the PMP exam and thanks to this lecture I passed beyond expectation. Thank you 🎉

[@rvvargas]

Congratulations!! Much success 🚀​

[@akgupta002]

Thank you so much Ricardo for sharing PMBOK 7th edition topics through your detailed video. It's an excellent piece of work. It helped a lot to understand the concepts and topics in a very easy way.

[@MarcusFHurt]

Just finished the video. It was an excellent presentation and you are amazing at presenting material. I am preparing for my exam, and I wanted you to know that after watching I will definitely put in the effort to applying the principals and ideas to many other aspects of my life, not just for passing the exam. It is surprising when you think about just how relevant all this information is to just be successful in life. Thank you. I look forward to viewing the rest of your content and learning.

[@elekk9976]

Congratulations Ricardo!!! Impressive video. A great teacher with a great passion on the subject. Truly inspiring and educational. Thank you.

[@SeunOwamokele]

Wow Ricardo. Thanks for giving us a sure path to understanding the PMBOK guide and delivering value as intending project managers.

[@ndoumbesamuel5327]

I'm greatfull to be there and leasen all this. So, there are not Words to say thank you Ricardo. Thank you thank you, for your love, your committments. Thank you so much. Since Last year I'm preparing too get PMP. Thank you so much

[@ziedbenlarbi3633]

i'm discovering you videos and enjoying listening to it/you. Many thanks for the great work that you are doing and thanks for the help that you are providing us as a futur PMP certified. you are really sharing values for us. OBRIGADO

[@fahimeemadi3398]

I have just started to prepare myself for PMP, and this video helps me to have a good perspective. Thank you

[@peterjnronwordi6946]

Ricardo you are awesome! I am a certified PM and I got my certification with the 6 Ed, this video shines light on the 7th Ed for me. Thank you!

[@RochdiTaieb]

Greetings from Tunisia. Many thanks for making it so easily and for sharing such valuable insights.

[@yannickdenot3648]

What an amazing communication work. Thank you a lot for this present Ricardo.

[@arjundhir614]

Thank you so much, Ricardo. I'd been eagerly waiting for this video. Absolute love your approach to teaching!

[@actavisteq1282]

Wow. I think the best part about this video is the idea shift in motivation to learn the framework for the real value it brings and not the pure value of the title from the test. I thank the PMP Reddit users for bringing me here! I actually wish I watched this FIRST before starting PDU courses and other learning tracks. I’ll be going back to them but now I actually feel like I’m moving forward!

[@Luca-lx6rq]

Thank you very much for your effort and for the time you spent preparing this video. I'm sure it will help society as you hope and i can say you that it really helped me. Thank you for this gift you made to all of us.

[@elizabethcollins3152]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Share this information as well as your display file. Yes, I have downloaded. Forever grateful.