I have started as a project manager recently and I've signed up for a basic membership in this platform a couple of days ago. I've been enjoying helping my team achieve results and I'd like to actively study the profession, moving away from 10 years as a software developer. I'm aware of the 3 years of project management experience to take the PMP which I don't have.
It appears that the PMBOK Guide is being updated significantly for its 7th edition. Furthermore, it appears that the exam itself is also undergoing an update, according to recent news.
Given that other experiences reflect a lot of profound, long study, I wonder if it's worth to invest a reportedly insane amount of time and some study material on the 6th edition of the PMBOK; or rather, should I study something lighter to get my feet wet until all of the changes aforementioned roll out?
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Jared PadgettVerizon MediaVentura, Ca, United States
José,
If you don't have enough experience to qualify for the PMP exam, it should be fine to wait until the next version of the PMBOK is released. However, I don't think it would hurt to review the current version while you're waiting. That way you'll be aware of the differences between it and the new version, which might also help as you look for study tools. You could also look at the CAPM certification if you have some experience, and could use the current PMBOK for that exam if you qualify for it.
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1 reply by Jonathan Lee
Jun 16, 2020 11:34 PM
Jonathan Lee
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Really good answer - exactly what I would have conveyed, as someone who took the CAPM before taking the PMP.
I don't plan on stopping my study. I'm sure there's plenty of material out there at an affordable price. I wouldn't like to spend too much money for the time being if there's a possibility that I might re-spend it. Saving Changes...
Jonathan LeeBusiness Development Manager| Symphony Communication Services LLCSingapore, Singapore, Singapore
Jun 16, 2020 6:18 PM
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José,
If you don't have enough experience to qualify for the PMP exam, it should be fine to wait until the next version of the PMBOK is released. However, I don't think it would hurt to review the current version while you're waiting. That way you'll be aware of the differences between it and the new version, which might also help as you look for study tools. You could also look at the CAPM certification if you have some experience, and could use the current PMBOK for that exam if you qualify for it.
Really good answer - exactly what I would have conveyed, as someone who took the CAPM before taking the PMP. Saving Changes...
The new exam (January 2021) is a mystery at this point. Also, other than taking prep courses closer to that time from a PMI Authorized Training Partner, existing self-study resources won't be of much help.
If you meet the prerequisites now (education/experience), I would strongly recommend taking the time to prepare and take the current exam which has tons of resources available to help you pass it.
At the end of the day, NO one cares which version of the exam you passed, just that you attained the PMP.
Jose, I have been thinking the same about whether to spend on purchasing books that will be obsolete within the year.
I am aware that those outside of this community wont care which version of the exam I pass as long as I have the PMP credential but if I'm going to spend thousands on reference materials, study guides, and other courses I would prefer to learn the latest and most up to date processes if I can.
The reason that I've read for this major change (from other blogs)
"...mainly focusing on waterfall project management techniques. However, with the fast pace of technology, competition is harsher than it was never before. Product life cycles are shorter and requirements of the product or project can change over time depending on the progress of the project.
With conventional project management approaches, it is not possible to welcome rapidly changing requirements to the projects. That is why agile project management methods and approaches emerged in the 2000s. These agile frameworks started to be adapted by many organizations in project management, especially in the IT and software industry. PMP is the most reputable project management certification around the world with nearly one million PMP certified professionals. PMBOK is the backbone of the PMP certification exam content. Since the project management dynamics, popular frameworks, and trends are changing, PMBOK must be relevant to the changing dynamics of the project management profession as well. That is the main reason why PMBOK is changing every three to five years..."
I will wait until after PMBOK7 is out and updated testing materials are created to buy them at full price.
In the meantime expect to find significant discounts up to and after the release of PMBOK7 for older study materials. I will be taking advantage of these deals to get a head start but will only pay full price for the most updated materials. Saving Changes...
