PMP® Exam Is Changing: Are You Ready?

Yes, you heard it right. The Project Management Institute (PMI)® announced that a change is coming to The Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam in January 2021.

The changes are occurring because every three to five years, PMI® conducts research to understand:

• How has the profession advanced?
• What is the impact of emerging trends?
• How the responsibilities of Project Managers have changed?

The PMP® exam is a challenging experience that requires good planning for a successful outcome. And for that, you can only rely on the PMI Authorized Training Partner.

Why Choose a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) for Your Training?

Before wondering why choose a PMI Authorized Training Partner only? Let’s have a look at what exactly is an Authorised Training Partner?

Authorized Training Partner is a program offered by the Project Management Institute. The new PMI Authorized Training Partner Program has replaced the Registered Education Provider program.

• 90% of customers look for PMI-approved instructors while searching for PMP® exam prep and training.
• 80% of customers feel it is important to be taught PMI-developed content.

PMI-ATP ensures that the trainers are ready to prepare candidates for the new Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. Authorised Training Partner provides you with:

• Content consistency
• High-quality learning experience
• PMI-approved content that customers asked for
• The comprehensive knowledge to prepare for the exams

Selecting your Project Management training from a certified ATP partner ensures these 10 criteria are met:

Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) also ensures the quality and accuracy of your Project Management Professional (PMP®) training and the content that is used for earning your Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Ever wonder, how can you earn Technical PDUs for PMP® certification? Explore now.

Further, let’s have a look at questions such as when the PMP® exam is changing, what will be the new PMP® exam content outline, will the PMBOK® guide also change or not, and so on.

Important Dates for PMP® exam

Following are the important dates for PMP® exam changes by Project Management Institute:

• 31st Dec 2020: Last day to take the current version of the PMP® exam.
• 2nd Jan 2021: First day to take the new version of the PMP® exam.

Current PMP® Exam Content Outline

The current PMP® exam content focuses on five domains as the stages of the project lifecycle i.e.

• Initiating
• Planning
• Executing
• Monitoring and controlling
• Closing

New PMP® Exam Content Outline

The new PMP® exam content will be based on three domains:

• People
• Process
• Business Environment

Will the PMBOK® guide also change?

No, the 6th edition of the PMBOK® guide will remain the same for the new PMP® exam changes. Sixth Edition includes information on:

• How to implement its approaches in agile environments
• Trends and emerging practices
• Tailoring considerations
• A greater emphasis on Strategic and Business Knowledge
• A new section on the role of the project manager

For more information, check out our collection of PMBOK® 6 Videos.

Want to earn PMP® certification?

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Is it worth doing PMP® certification?

Absolutely yes. As a professional, you have to keep yourself ahead from others by getting certified and showcasing your uniqueness in the competitive market. PMP® certification improves your project management skills, efficiency, project performance and contributes to your self-confidence. The PMP® Certification brings prestige, career benefits, better pay and an opportunity to contribute to society. It is not surprising to see how with the passing years, the PMP® certification has earned global recognition. Apart from that, it is also helping certified individuals in getting a higher salary as compared to non-certified individuals. Know more about PMP® Exam Aspirant’s Definitive Guide To PMP® Exam Changes 2021.

We assure you that you will get full support throughout the process. We also focus on how we can make your exam preparation better. Check out our PMP® exam preparation videos.

The effort you apply now will have a lasting positive impact on your career opportunities. To gain more information on PMP®, subscribe to our YouTube channel which has 39,000+ subscribers from more than 50 countries.

Still, having any questions in mind? Have a look at our special PMP® – FAQs videos for better clarification.

It’s time to add a professional milestone and earn your Project Management Professional certification.

Good Luck!!

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