Where can detailed information be found on the changes made to the PMP exam (as of Jan 2021)? How will the setup change and how to best prepare without any learning material out so far for the 2021 test.
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
As it looks like PMI has retired a lot of the content related to the old exam from their primary website, you can get the Exam Content Outline (ECO) for the old and new exams here as well as a crossover mapping at the bottom of this page: https://www.pmi.org/update-center/certification-changes/pmp
2. Take a prep course from a PMI Authorized Training Partner who would deliver PMI's "official" PMP prep courseware
3. Self-study using a guide such as the RMC book which has been updated for the new exam or take a course from a non-ATP provider.
However, with little intel available from folks who might have taken the new exam, #3 is likely to be risky until a bit later on this year which would allow third-party providers a chance to inspect & adapt their materials based on feedback from those who have taken the exam.
Good luck!
Kiron
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2 replies by Becky Watson and Bianca Reiss
Jan 04, 2021 10:02 AM
Bianca Reiss
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Thank you, dear Kiro - very helpful and much appreciate it!
Jan 05, 2021 11:40 AM
Becky Watson
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There are some new format questions (such as drag/drop or select two/three answers rather than a single radio button), but I found (having passed on 4th Jan) that the main change (such as I can determine from various sims and question banks) is in the Agile / Hybrid / Predictive themes which are worked into the wording of the questions. I found the PMPrepCast sim 2021 extremely useful - I have no comparison to reference with other sims.
As it looks like PMI has retired a lot of the content related to the old exam from their primary website, you can get the Exam Content Outline (ECO) for the old and new exams here as well as a crossover mapping at the bottom of this page: https://www.pmi.org/update-center/certification-changes/pmp
2. Take a prep course from a PMI Authorized Training Partner who would deliver PMI's "official" PMP prep courseware
3. Self-study using a guide such as the RMC book which has been updated for the new exam or take a course from a non-ATP provider.
However, with little intel available from folks who might have taken the new exam, #3 is likely to be risky until a bit later on this year which would allow third-party providers a chance to inspect & adapt their materials based on feedback from those who have taken the exam.
Good luck!
Kiron
Thank you, dear Kiro - very helpful and much appreciate it! Saving Changes...
As it looks like PMI has retired a lot of the content related to the old exam from their primary website, you can get the Exam Content Outline (ECO) for the old and new exams here as well as a crossover mapping at the bottom of this page: https://www.pmi.org/update-center/certification-changes/pmp
2. Take a prep course from a PMI Authorized Training Partner who would deliver PMI's "official" PMP prep courseware
3. Self-study using a guide such as the RMC book which has been updated for the new exam or take a course from a non-ATP provider.
However, with little intel available from folks who might have taken the new exam, #3 is likely to be risky until a bit later on this year which would allow third-party providers a chance to inspect & adapt their materials based on feedback from those who have taken the exam.
Good luck!
Kiron
There are some new format questions (such as drag/drop or select two/three answers rather than a single radio button), but I found (having passed on 4th Jan) that the main change (such as I can determine from various sims and question banks) is in the Agile / Hybrid / Predictive themes which are worked into the wording of the questions. I found the PMPrepCast sim 2021 extremely useful - I have no comparison to reference with other sims.
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1 reply by Bianca Reiss
Jan 06, 2021 5:08 PM
Bianca Reiss
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Very helpful, Becky - Thank you!
And congrats on your passed exam :-)
There are some new format questions (such as drag/drop or select two/three answers rather than a single radio button), but I found (having passed on 4th Jan) that the main change (such as I can determine from various sims and question banks) is in the Agile / Hybrid / Predictive themes which are worked into the wording of the questions. I found the PMPrepCast sim 2021 extremely useful - I have no comparison to reference with other sims.
Very helpful, Becky - Thank you!
And congrats on your passed exam :-) Saving Changes...
What will be the deadline for taking the exam still in version six of PMBOK? Until what date PMI will be scheduling exams in version six of PMBOK ?
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1 reply by Becky Watson
Jan 07, 2021 2:46 AM
Becky Watson
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Hi Adriana,
The exam is actually based on the ECO (Exam Content Outline) for which you can find a link below, NOT the PMBOK.
PMBOK 6th ed is still one of the reference documents used to compile the exam questions, as is the Agile Practise Guide, and tens more publications too!
I suggest to read around a bit/find great videos online - particularly in areas where you might be weaker. Base your learning on the ECO. When you get your results sheet a day or so after passing the results will be defined in terms of your performance against the ECO.
What will be the deadline for taking the exam still in version six of PMBOK? Until what date PMI will be scheduling exams in version six of PMBOK ?
Hi Adriana,
The exam is actually based on the ECO (Exam Content Outline) for which you can find a link below, NOT the PMBOK.
PMBOK 6th ed is still one of the reference documents used to compile the exam questions, as is the Agile Practise Guide, and tens more publications too!
I suggest to read around a bit/find great videos online - particularly in areas where you might be weaker. Base your learning on the ECO. When you get your results sheet a day or so after passing the results will be defined in terms of your performance against the ECO.
