Changes in the PMP exam in 2015

Every 3-5 years, PMI conducts a study on the description of roles (The Role Delineation Study), which defines the criteria for successful work, including:

• specific tasks that the specialist performs;
• critical knowledge and skills;
• necessary tools and methods.

These studies are important in maintaining the relevance of each certification. It allows you to determine whether the exam meets all the requirements.

What changed? PMP certification

A recently completed study on the description of roles (The Role Delineation Study) provided an updated description of the position of the project management manager. The study included a large-scale review of Project Management Professional (PMP) among certification holders to apply updates to the database, basics, tasks, knowledge and skills. The document describes the perspectives of practitioners in project management from all industries, activities and regions. The study serves as the basis for the PMP exam and ensures its relevance and relevance.

What's new:

Part 1. Initiation of the project - 3 topics were added (task 2, task 7, task 8);

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Part 2. Project planning - 1 topic added (task 13);




Part 3. Project execution - 2 topics added (task 6, task 7);



Part 4. Project control - 2 themes added (task 6, task 7);


Part 5. Completion of the project - no change.



The distribution of questions in parts:


Attention! November 1, 2015 is the last day of the PMP exam for the current version.
For more detailed topics please follow the link: http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes/pmp.aspx .