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Entry Level · Level 1 of 5

MOMENTUM Certified
Practitioner.

The entry-level certification for professionals who apply MOMENTUM to their own projects. 60 minutes. 50 questions. No prerequisites. No experience required. Just $499.

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MCP AT A GLANCE

Questions

50

Duration

60 min

Pass Score

70%

Pass Rate

85%

Prerequisites

None

Experience

None req.

Validity

2 years

Delivery

Online 24/7

Exam Blueprint

Philosophy & Principles
20%
The 5D Framework
30%
The OAC
25%
The 5 Roles
15%
Metrics & AI Co-Pilot
10%
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of this certification, you'll know how to...

Define Measurable Outcomes

Write clear, measurable outcomes that answer 'What does success look like?' Not features. Not tasks. Real business outcomes with KPIs, baselines, and timeframes.

Create an Outcome Alignment Card

Build a complete OAC from a project description. Identify the right stakeholders, define success metrics, establish the validation plan, and set the Intelligence Budget.

Apply the 5D Framework

Map any project onto the 5 MOMENTUM phases. Know the gates, the outputs, the decision points, and the anti-patterns for each phase.

Use AI as a Co-Pilot

Identify where AI can help in each 5D phase. Use the AI Co-Pilot model correctly. Validate AI-generated outputs. Know when to trust AI and when to override it.

Assign the 5 Roles

Map the 5 MOMENTUM roles to real people in your organisation. Know the accountability of each role. Understand the 5-role interaction pattern.

Measure What Matters

Track the 5 MOMENTUM metrics. Calculate the Momentum Score. Interpret the Value Meter. Respond to the Friction Meter. Reduce Cycle Time and improve First-Pass Rate.

SYLLABUS

The 6 modules of MCP.

Total estimated study time: 20 hours

EXAM DETAILS

What to expect on exam day.

The MCP exam tests your ability to apply the MOMENTUM framework to realistic scenarios. It is not a memorisation test. All questions are multiple-choice with 4 options.

Format
50 multiple-choice questions (4 options each)
Duration
60 minutes (1.2 min/question avg)
Passing Score
70% (35/50 correct)
Scoring
No negative marking. Each correct = 1 point.
Delivery
Online, AI-proctored, 24/7/365
Retake Policy
14-day wait. Retake fee: $249.50 (50%)
Prerequisites
None
Language
English (Arabic + French Q2 2027)
STUDY TIMELINE

A guided pathway.

Week 1

Read the MOMENTUM Framework Guide (free, 250+ pages). Focus on Modules 1–3.

Week 2

Complete the practice exam (free, 50 questions, instant feedback). Review weak areas.

Week 3

Watch the video course (12 hours, free). Focus on weak areas from practice exam.

Week 4

Review weak areas again. Retake practice exam. Aim for 80%+ before scheduling.

Week 5

Schedule and take the exam. Available 24/7 — take it any day, any time.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Try a question. See what it's like.

Module: Philosophy

A team has spent 6 months building a customer portal with 50 features. At launch, they discover that only 3 features are actually used by customers. The project was on time and on budget.

Which MOMENTUM principle best explains why this project failed?

AThe team did not use enough AI tools during development
BThe team confused outputs (features) with outcomes (customer value)
CThe team did not have enough stakeholders involved
DThe team used the wrong project management software
Module: 5D Framework

A marketing team is running a campaign. They have defined the outcome, designed the strategy, and launched. After 2 weeks, they have not checked whether the leads are actually qualified.

Which 5D anti-pattern is this team committing?

AFeature Factory
BScope Creep
CThe Unvalidated Launch
DSet-and-Forget
Module: OAC

You are writing an OAC for a project to reduce customer support response time.

Which of the following is a complete, measurable outcome statement?

AImprove customer support
BReduce average customer support response time from 24 hours to 4 hours within 3 months, measured by Zendesk SLA reports
CHire 3 more support agents and buy a new ticketing system
DMake customers happier
STUDY RESOURCES

Everything you need. Included free.

All preparation content is open source and free. No mandatory guide purchases required.

MOMENTUM Framework Guide v2.0

Free

PDF + Web

The complete framework documentation. 250+ pages covering philosophy, 5D, 5 roles, 5 metrics, the OAC, and AI co-pilot. Written by the MOMENTUM Certification Council.

MCP Practice Exam (50 Questions)

Free

Online

50 questions in the same format as the real exam. Instant feedback. Detailed explanations for every answer. Performance breakdown by topic. Unlimited retakes.

MCP Video Course (12 hours)

Free

Video + Transcript

12 hours of video lectures covering the entire exam blueprint. Led by Dr. Sarah Chen, MCM. Includes transcripts, downloadable slides, and chapter markers.

MCP Study Group

Free

Discord + Zoom

Join a cohort of peers preparing for the same exam. Weekly Q&A sessions. Peer support. Accountability. Motivation. Led by a Certified Lead.

MCP Flashcards (200 cards)

Free

Web + Mobile

200 digital flashcards covering key terms, concepts, and formulas. Spaced-repetition algorithm. Mobile-friendly. Syncs across devices.

AUDIENCE

Is MCP right for you?

The MCP is designed for professionals who are new to MOMENTUM but want to apply it to their projects. No prior PM knowledge required.

Project Managers transitioning from PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile
Business Analysts who want to focus on outcomes, not just requirements
Team Leads who need a simple framework for their team
Functional Managers in marketing, operations, HR, or finance
AI Product Managers who need to integrate AI into delivery
Anyone who wants to learn outcome-first delivery from scratch

"I was a PMP-certified PM for 8 years. MCP taught me to ask a different question. Not 'What did we build?' but 'What changed?' That shift alone was worth the $499."

DO

David Okonkwo, MCP 2025

Programme Manager, Global Bank

"I run marketing campaigns. I'm not a PM. MCP gave me a framework that actually makes sense for my world. No sprints. No story points. Just outcomes."

LP

Lisa Park, MCP 2026

Marketing Director, SaaS Startup

"I had no PM background at all. The 6 modules are clear, the practice exam is realistic, and the video course is actually watchable. I passed on my first try."

JO

James O'Connor, MCP 2026

Business Analyst, Retail Co

CAREER IMPACT

What happens after you pass.

67%

apply MOMENTUM within 30 days

MCP is designed to be immediately applicable. Most professionals use the OAC and 5D framework on their very next project.

45%

report a promotion within 12 months

MCP signals to employers that you can deliver outcomes, not just manage tasks.

+12%

avg salary increase within 12 months

MCP holders earn significantly more than non-certified peers in equivalent roles.

PRICING PLANS

Transparent pricing. No recurring fees.

Individual

$499

Everything you need to prepare and pass.

  • Exam voucher (12 months validity)
  • Framework Guide v2.0 (250+ pages)
  • Practice exam (50 Qs, unlimited)
  • Video course (12 hours)
  • Flashcards (200 cards)
  • Study group access
  • Digital credential (blockchain)
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Team Pack

$449/person

For teams of 5. 10% discount.

  • 5 MCP exam vouchers
  • 1 group study session (2 hrs)
  • Team onboarding guide
  • Shared study group access

Department Pack

$419/person

For teams of 25. 16% discount.

  • 25 MCP exam vouchers
  • 3 group study sessions
  • Half-day team workshop (MCM-led)
  • Manager playbook
  • Dedicated Slack channel

Students 50% off · Non-profits 30% off · Veterans 40% off · Enterprise pricing available

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60 minutes. 50 questions. No prerequisites. No experience required. Start your MOMENTUM journey today.

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60 min

Exam duration

20 hours

Avg prep time

85%

Pass rate

2 years

Credential validity