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Are you preparing for the PMP exam? Important info | PMP Exam changes in 2023

Posted on by Sharma Kavita
The PMP Exam is changing in 2023: All you Need to Know.   The PMP Exam is one of the most recognized credentials in the Project Management industry. Today, many companies across various industries use PMP as a requirement for project managers. PMI is the controlling authority of PMP certification and PMBOk standards. You can check more details at PMI.org. A PMP certification is a mark of excellence that helps you get your future job at a better salary. Background PMI launched the new PMP exam on January 2, 2021, with many changes. The exam was now based on Exam Content Outline (ECO) rather than PMBOK7, which was releasd at the same time (near-about 🙂 ) The new domains in the PMP exam are:
  • People 
  • Process
  • Business Environment
 
  •  The People domain has 14 tasks, including managing conflicts, leading the team, empowering team members to engage virtual teams, and mentoring relevant stakeholders.
  • The Process domain has 17 tasks, including executing projects with urgency, managing communications to determine appropriate project methods, and managing project closure.
  • The Business Environment domain has 4 tasks, including evaluating project benefits and addressing external business environment changes to support organizational change. 
The PMP exam changes in 2023 PMI has changed the reference material for the authorized PMP trainers, and you will see that the new material now contains more terms and references from PMBOK7.  PMI is slowly changing the reference of the PMP exam question to PMBOK7—especially PMBOK7 Models. It has been observed that the PMP questions type is also changing. Now you will see: 
  1. More mix and match question
  2. More multi-select questions
  3. Less single select questions
The Study Material for the NEW PMP exam 2023 If you are preparing by self-study, here is the recommended material:
  • PMBOK6
  • PMBOK7
  • Agile Standard
  • People Management Theories
Or you can buy  Pass PMP in 21 Days I – Study Guide.  This is updated with all the new reference material and will help you get started on your goal of being a PMP within a month. Comes with a 21 days study plan. Or  Enroll for a PMP workshop by an ATP. An ATP could give you the latest material prepared by PMI for the PMP exam.  Using the PMI Authorized prep content will give you confidence while studying for the PMP Certification exam. In addition, you have the assurance that the materials used for the PMP exam preparation are authentic.  How To Apply For The PMP Exam in 2023?  Before you apply for any exam, some procedures must be followed. This is especially applicable when you apply for the PMP Exam in 2023. To apply and schedule your PMP exam in 2023, you should:
  • Confirm your eligibility for the PMP exam (Eligibility requirements as outlined in www.pmi.org. 
  • Get trained and obtain 35 PDU certificate
  • Become a member of PMI.org
  • File PMP application
  • Prepare – prepare and prepare
  • Schedule the exam once you are ready. 
  • Pass the PMP exam within a month.
Requirements for PMP Certification eligibility in 2023 To earn your Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, you must meet the experience and education requirements and pass the PMP examination, a 180-question, multiple-choice test. The prerequisites are:
  •  A four-year degree
  •  36 months leading projects
  •  35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM Certification
                               — OR —
  •  A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
  •  60 months leading projects
  •  35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM Certification
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Sharma Kavita