nashville pmi - pmp/acp exam changes
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Here are the slides to be presented to the PMI Nashville support group for the PMP and ACP exam changes.TRANSCRIPT
Presented by Craig A. Stevens, PMP, MBB, President of Westbrook Stevens, LLC
Beginning at 5:30 PM ◦ Short Mixer
Beginning at 6:00◦ Introduction to Support Group
◦ Short Introduction to Group Mission
◦ Presentation on PMP Exam Changes
◦ Questions and Answers
Ending at 7:00 PM
8/24/2015
1) Michael McSurley, Vice President of Education
2) Cathy Goodrich, Vice President of Membership
3) Arlene Carter, Vice President of Professional Development
4) James Mitchell, Vice President of Programs
5) Craig Stevens, Vice President of Communities of Practice
6) Pat Meusel, Director of Mentorship
8/24/2015
PMI is updating the 2015 Certification Exam.
◦ Our Mission is to assist all members to stay relevant in our rapidly developing profession.
◦ PMI Nashville wants to ensure that you have what you require as a chapter member when aligning your courses and educational programs to the PMI Talent Triangle.
8/24/2015
Beginning at 5:30 PM ◦ Short Mixer
Beginning at 6:00◦ Introduction to Support Group
◦ Short Introduction to Group Mission
◦ Presentation on PMP Exam Changes
◦ Questions and Answers
Ending at 7:00 PM
8/24/2015
What this means◦ A recently completed Role Delineation Study (RDS) provided an updated
description of the project management professional role.
◦ Research included a large-scale survey of global Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification holders to validate updates to domains, tasks, knowledge, and skills.
◦ The RDS captures perspectives of project management practitioners from all industries, work settings, and regions. It serves as the foundation for the PMP exam and ensures its validity and relevance.
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From a Presentation by Cathy Goodrich, PMP and Jamie Madaris, PMP -- PMI and the Project Manager, 25 June 2015 for PMI to Martin Methodist College Project Management Class.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®)
Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®)
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP SM)
Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Program Management Professional (PgMP®)
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP®)
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®)
From a Presentation by Cathy Goodrich, PMP and Jamie Madaris, PMP -- PMI and the Project Manager, 25 June 2015 for PMI to Martin Methodist College Project Management Class.
8/24/2015
http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes.aspx
PMI certifications are driven by current practices in the profession – active practitioners author exam questions and validate our research. This hands-on input ensures that each PMI certification remains relevant, valuable and globally recognized.
http://www.pmi.org/certification/ccr-updates-pra.aspx
Every 3-5 years, PMI conducts a Role Delineation Study (RDS) that identifies leading-edge components of successful performance, including:◦ specific tasks a practitioner performs
◦ critical knowledge and necessary skills
◦ required tools and techniques
Vital in maintaining each certification’s relevance◦ ensures the exam continues to reflect the current status of the profession.
http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes.aspx
The PMP exam update -11 January 2016 (Last Day)
PMP and PMI-ACP both have some changes◦ Exam updates may impact
Domains of Practice
Specific tasks performed within Domains
Required knowledge and skills
Required tools and techniques
http://www.pmi.org/certification/ccr-updates-pra.aspx
8/24/2015
http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes/pmp.aspx
The domains remain the same. But Tasks within each domain have been modified, added, or removed.◦ Domain 1- Initiating the Project
3 tasks added – task 2, task 7, task 8
◦ Domain 2 - Planning the Project
1 task added – task 13
◦ Domain 3 - Executing the Project
2 tasks added – task 6, task 7
◦ Domain 4- Monitoring and controlling the project
2 tasks added – task 6, task 7
◦ Domain 5 - Closing the project
No new tasks added
http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes/pmp.aspx
Watch the Video http://www.brainshark.com/pmiorg/2015PMPExamChange
PMP Examination Content Outline http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/pmp-certification-exam-outline.ashx
Link to PMP Update Page -http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes/pmp.aspx
8/24/2015
Beginning at 5:30 PM ◦ Short Mixer
Beginning at 6:00◦ Introduction to Support Group
◦ Short Introduction to Group Mission
◦ Presentation on PMP Exam Changes
◦ Questions and Answers
http://www.pmi.org/certification/exam-changes/faqs.aspx
Ending at 7:00 PM
8/24/2015