36. Perform Integrated Change Control Explained | PMP® Exam & Project Management

How do you handle changes in a project without losing control of scope, schedule, and cost? In this video, we explain Perform Integrated Change Control in a simple, practical, and easy-to-understand way. Whether you are preparing for the PMP® exam or working on real-world projects, understanding how change requests are evaluated and controlled is essential. We will walk through: ✅ What is Perform Integrated Change Control? ✅ Why the Project Management Plan and baselines need to be controlled ✅ What is a Change Request? ✅ What can a change request modify? ✅ Corrective Action vs. Preventive Action vs. Defect Repair ✅ How change requests are assessed ✅ Why a change request does not automatically mean the project plan will change ✅ The change approval process ✅ Request → Assessment → Approval → Implementation ✅ Practical examples to make the concepts easier to remember 🎯 Key PMP Takeaway Remember this simple sequence: Request → Assess → Approve → Implement A change request is a proposal—not an automatic authorization to change the project. This video is part of our Project Management / PMP Training Series, designed to explain project management concepts using simple language, practical examples, and storytelling. If you found this video useful: 👍 Like the video 📤 Share it with fellow PMP and project management learners 🔔 Subscribe for more PMP and project management learning content #PMP #ProjectManagement #ChangeControl