I am taking a PMP exam prep course based on the PMBOK 6th edition. Now that the 7th edition is issued, and knowing that the exam is based on the Exam Content Outline not on the PMBOK, are the information in the 6th edition still valid and enough for the exam?
The PMBOK Guide is just one of the many references used when exam items (questions) are being written. And because the Sixth and Seventh editions are complementary with the former being process-centric and the latter principle-centric, you could choose to review both or alternately review the Seventh Edition and the Process Groups: A Practice Guide which is essentially the PMBOK framework process content from the Sixth Edition.
Also, remember that studying the PMBOK Guide(s) alone is insufficient given the wider range of references used on the exam.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Mark, here is what I suggest you do (This is my own personal recommendation):
1) Read through the Exam Content Outline (ECO), PMBOK 6th Edition (Including the Agile Extension as lots of questions are Agile / Hybrid based) and then read the PMBOK 7th edition. I believe both editions are relevant to the exam.
2) Go through Rita Mulchay’s Exam Prep book, I think its 11th edition now, but double check. This is one of the best resources for exam preparation.
3) After you are done, purchase the Simulator Package through PM Prep Cast and practice as much as you can. This is a great simulator and resource for questions that mimic the real exam.
4) If you want a course to fulfill your 35 Hours then check Joseph Phillips on Udemy. He is a PMI ATP and great instructor or check out PMI's self-paced course in the PMI Store.
Hope this helps - Let me know if you have further questions - Good Luck! Saving Changes...
Surupa ChakravartyBusiness Development Manager| InfosysToronto, Ontario, Canada
Mark -
The PMBOK® Guide details "good practice" for project management. It is a generally agreed-upon set of skills, tools and techniques that will increase chances of success over a wide range of projects. It is not exhaustive. The Sixth and Seventh editions are complementary with the former being process-centric and the latter principle-centric. I suggest that you should go through both the books. Only studying the PMBOK Guide(s) is insufficient given the wider range of references used on the exam. You need to go through several other material as well. Saving Changes...
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