The PMP Exam has changed and includes references to Agile development environments.

What has changed?

• In September 2017, a new version (6th Edition) of the PMBOK® Guide will be released. Since the PMP exam is based on the current version of the PMBOK Guide, the PMP® Exam will also change.
• This change is to ensure the PMBOK® Guide remains relevant and reflects current practices.

What to Expect on the Updated Exam:
Although the PMP® Exam is not solely focused on the PMBOK® Guide, it is one of the primary references. Some of the updates surround lexicon changes and terminology used within the exam as well as harmonization of process groups, tools, and techniques.
If you’re utilizing the PMBOK® Guide as a study tool for your PMP® certification, then you can expect to find the following updates in the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition:

• A new chapter has been added which focuses on the role of the project manager leading projects effectively – competencies, experience and skills that are all necessary.
• Two Knowledge Areas have been re-named to more accurately reflect which elements can be managed… and which cannot:

• • • Time Management is now Schedule Management
    • Human Resource Management is now Resource Management
• Every Knowledge Area features four new sections:

1. Key Concepts
2. Trends and Emerging Practices
3. Tailoring Considerations
4. Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments

Many of the Project Management Knowledge Area processes’ Inputs, Tools & Techniques and Outputs have changed. You will need to familiarize yourself with all of the revised processes.

New sections to be reviewed:

• Implementing Agile
• (Annex A3) – Overview of Agile and Lean Frameworks

To successfully prepare for PMP® certification, you will have to invest your own time and hopefully a small amount of money to prepare, study, and eventually pass the PMP® exam.  Preparing and studying can be the hard part, but it doesn’t have to be if you have the right tools in your toolbox.

To successfully retain the information being studied, you need to study whenever you have free time. Keeping the information in the forefront of your mind will increase your chances of passing the exam.  An excellent method to help retain information learned is taking quizzes.  Practicing through the use of Mock Exams will increase your knowledge and retention of the information by 90%. We highly recommend our Exam Simulator to increase your chances for success.

You have started down a challenging but achievable path, if you follow the right advise.  Being Project Management Professionals ourselves, we know exactly what it takes to pass one of the world’s most difficult exams. We are here to help you every step of the way!

Academic Education

You will need to indicate whether you have secondary diploma or a degree. You will need the name of the institution, the year you graduated, and your major.

Minimum Academic Requirements:

• Four Year Degree – 3 Years (36 months) project management experience, 4,500 hours managing projects and 35 hours PM Education
• Secondary Diploma – 5 Years (60 months) project management experience, 7,500 hours managing projects and 35 hours PM education

Project Management Experience

The experience must be leading or directing projects that are non-overlapping, cumulative across all process groups, and within the last 8 years to be counted on the Project Management Institute PMI® PMP® application. PMI’s application process automatically calculates the number the years of experience based on the project data entered. You will need to enter the number of hours spent in each of the PM Process Group during each project; Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing.

• There are 200 total multiple choice questions which make up the PMP® exam
• 25 randomly placed “pretest questions” are included, and do not count towards the pass/fail determination
• Individuals have 4 hours to complete the exam (most only have minutes left to complete the test)
• Individuals must score 61% or higher to pass the exam (106 of 175 questions)

PMI® has a random audit process which requires anyone being audited to present evidence to validate all information submitted with their application. Falsifying application documentation will result banishment from all future attempts to obtain any PMI® certification.

You will need to show 35 contact hours of project management education, preferably covering initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.