PMBOK editions | ECO releases | PMP Exam updates |
---|---|---|
Unchanged | May 2020 | January 2021 |
Domain Name | Percentage of Items on Test |
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III. Business Environment | 8% |
Total | 100% |
The PMP remains the leading project management certification around the globe and across industries. Now it can unlock your competitive edge and prove you work smarter.
We gathered feedback from leaders and practitioners around the world. The PMP exam has evolved to meet today’s demands of the profession, organizations and you. It focuses on three domains you need to gain a competitive edge and prove you work smarter:
The PMP® Exam is Changing on 2 January 2021. In June, PMI announced a significant change to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam. Stakeholders began sharing feedback immediately and the consensus has been they feel they need more time to prepare.
The last day for candidates to take the current version of the PMP exam is now 30 June, 2020. Starting 1 July, 2020, the PMP exam will reflect the new exam content. If you have any questions about how this date change may affect you, please contact Customer Care.
So just to be absolutely clear: Contrary to what many students and trainers may think, the PMP exam is NOT based on A Guide to The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The PMBOK® Guide is only one of several references PMI uses to design their PMP exam questions.
In a nutshell: the current PMP exam is based on 5 performance domains, but starting 2 January 2021 the exam will be based on 3 domains. These domains are defined in the PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO).
PMI requires that you "Verify at least 35 contact hours of specific instruction that addressed learning objectives in project management". However, now that the exam contains about twice as much content you should expect that an in-depth exam prep course will be significantly longer.
No. The PMP exam uses the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition as one of the references for the PMP Exam. The PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition is not expected until Q2 of 2021 at the earliest. This means that the PMBOK® Guide is not changing and that PMI will continue to use the Sixth Edition as an exam reference throughout 2021.
Study using the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition. Try and schedule your exam no later than 31 October 2020 so that you can avoid the 'mad rush' expected for November and December when everyone wants to take the exam before the change.
Cut to 2020. The Project Management Institute has launched the official courseware for the PMP exam. This does not only work as the official prep content but also is aligned with the exam content outline. That brings an end to the typical concerns of PMP aspirants regarding the official prep resource.
Since the inception of PMP in 1984, Project Management Institute (PMI) has never declared any document as the ultimate prep resource for the PMP examination. As a result, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) guide has enjoyed the reputation of being the fundamental resource for PMP aspirants. Since the actual PMP exam includes questions beyond this guide, many authors have launched study materials in the pursuit of bridging the gap.
The new PMP exam pattern effective from January 2, 2021, will be based on three domains - People, Process, and Business Environment whereas the old PMP exam is based on five domains i.e. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.
50% of the exam questions in the new PMP exam will be from Agile and Hybrid methodologies. Even though there is no official declaration on a similar percentage for the old PMP exam, the percentage seems to be comparatively lower.
The Project Management Institute has launched the official courseware for the PMP exam. This does not only work as the official prep content but also is aligned with the exam content outline. That brings an end to the typical concerns of PMP aspirants regarding the official prep resource.
PMI has announced that it shall be the sole provider for the self-paced course and that instructor-led training from an ATP.
The standard training resource developed by the PMI comes at a cost. Since the ATP will have to pay PMI for this resource every time a student registers , you can expect a slight increase in the course fees.
PMP is raising the bar for the PMP exam after December 31, 2020. PMI initially announced the change was going to take place on December 15, 2019, but will defer the change for the second time.
PMP exam change in 2021 is raising the bar. PMP is raising the bar for the PMP exam after December 31, 2020. PMI initially announced the change was going to take place on December 15, 2019, but will defer the change for the second time. With the PMP Exam change in 2021, PMP aspirants will need to know more to pass the PMP exam.
As a result of growing concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Project Management Institute announced that the current Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam will be available until December 31, 2020. The launch of the new PMP Exam will be postponed until January 2, 2021
PMI initially announced the change was going to take place on December 15, 2019, but will defer the change for the second time. With the PMP Exam change in 2021, PMP aspirants will need to know more to pass the PMP exam. You should be well aware that the new Exam Content Outline (ECO) has already been released and that you must take ...
Focus more about people and less on process. In the past, PMP exam has primarily focused on the process area . After December 31, 2020, the new PMP exam will expand and cover three domain areas, including People, Process, and Business environment.
The PMP exam on and before December 31, 2020, has 42 tasks from the role delineation study compared to 35 tasks for the new PMP exam. Here is the breakdown of the tasks:
The PMI’s official PMP on-demand course in 2021 will cost $699 for member and $799 for non-members. In the past, the on-demand course offered by the former Registered Education Providers (REP) such as PMTraining and PM-Prepcast used to cost around $300.
The PMP certification is designed by project professionals, for project professionals and validates that you are among the best — highly skilled in: People: emphasizing the soft skills you need to effectively lead a project team in today's changing environment. Process: reinforcing the technical aspects of successfully managing projects.
CIO magazine ranked the PMP as the top project management certification in North America because it demonstrates you have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence and the capacity to perform at the highest levels. The PMP delivers benefits.
The PMP delivers benefits. The median salary for project professionals in North America is 25% higher than. those without it. The PMP proves you work smarter. It shows you have the skills to drive business results and increase your organization’s impact in the office and around the world. Why you should get YOUR PMP.
PMP exam cost: As of 2021, the exam fee was $555 for non-PMI members and $405 for PMI members. A PMI membership was $129 a year, with a one-time $10 application fee, making the exam slightly cheaper with a membership.
1. Meet the PMP certification requirements. Before you can take the PMP exam, you’ll have to make sure you’re eligible. You’ll need either: 35 hours of project management course training, and at least 36 months of project management experience if you have a four-year degree, OR. 35 hours of project management course training with 60 months ...
With over a million certification holders worldwide, the PMP is widely recognized and has been linked to multiple benefits for project managers. Here's what you need to know to get started.
What is the PMP certification? The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a globally recognized project management certification that tests a candidate's ability to manage the people, processes, and business priorities of a professional project. There are over one million PMP certification holders worldwide, ...
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a globally recognized project management certification that tests a candidate's ability to manage the people, processes, and business priorities of a professional project. There are over one million PMP certification holders worldwide, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI) ...
There are over one million PMP certification holders worldwide, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI) which administers the certification. It is applicable to project managers in virtually any industry, including health, construction, information technology (IT), and business. In order to get the certification, you’ll have to meet ...
In order to take the exam, you’ll need to validate your education and project management experience. These are as follows: 35 hours of project management training, which means coursework that specifically addressed learning objectives in project management.