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This article included all you need to know about the changes about the PMP exam such as the process, knowledge areas and some other changes.
According to PMI, we can expect the following release dates: Final Release is scheduled for the third quarter of 2017 (July-Sept 2017)
Which version of the PMBOK® Guide should I use to study for the PMP® Exam?
Total Number of Processes:
PMBOK 5th Edition | PMBOK 6th Edition |
47 | 49 |
Processes added, moved & removed:
PMBOK 5th Edition - Deleted Processes | PMBOK 6th Edition + New Processes |
Manage Project Knowledge | |
Implement Risk Responses | |
Close Procurements | Control Resources |
Nine Processes Renamed:
PMBOK 5th Edition | PMBOK 6th Edition |
Plan Human Resource Management | Plan Resource Management |
Plan Stakeholder Management | Plan Stakeholder Engagement |
Perform Quality Assurance | Manage Quality |
Acquire Project Team | Acquire Resources |
Develop Project Team | Develop Team |
Manage Project Team | Manage Team |
Control Communications | Monitor Communications |
Control Risks | Monitor Risks |
Control Stakeholder Engagement | Monitor Stakeholder Engagement |
Two Knowledge Areas will be renamed:
PMBOK 5th Edition | PMBOK 6th Edition |
Human Resource Management | Resource Management |
Time Management | Schedule Management |
The Agile concept is incorporated in all 10 knowledge areas. Each knowledge area will contain a section entitled Approaches for Agile, Iterative and Adaptive Environments, describing how these practices integrate in project settings.
The PMBOK® Guide –Sixth Edition will contain a new chapter on the role of the project manager which discusses the PMI Talent Triangle™ and the skill sets organizations demand that make project managers more competitive and relevant—technical project management, leadership, and strategic and business management.
The first 3 chapters of the book have been completely rewritten to highlight importance of project management’s role in the business value creation and any organizational change. In the new edition, the role of the project manager has been expanded as a leader, business expert and strategic thinker.
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