PMP Exam Changes for 2016

Comparing the PMP Examination Content Outlines from 2010 and

2015

Pat Meusel, PMP 2015-08-25

The PMBOK is NOT changing!

• PMBOK 5th Edition – published in 2013

• PMBOK 6th Edition – to be published in 2017 (Q1)

The PMP Examination Content Outline IS Changing!

• The syllabus for our PMP exam

• The current version was published in 2010 with a revision in August of 2013

• The new version was published in 2015, and will be the outline/syllabus for the PMP exam effective January 12, 2016

Role Delineation Study (RDS)

• This keeps our exam content current, viable, and based on real-world practice

• Captures the perspectives of project management practitioners from all industries and regions

RDS Findings New Areas of Focus For the Modern Project Manager

• Inclusion of benefits analysis and realization

• Looking at risk management in terms of opportunity

• Placing more emphasis on stakeholder management plans and communication

• Additional focus on lessons learned

Comparing the 2010 and 2015 PMP Exam Content Outline

• 4 of the 5 domains have had tasks added (all but Closing)

• Task wording has changed throughout

• Executing – questions from this group will make up 31% of the exam (up from 30%)

• Closing – questions from this group will make up 7% of the exam (down from 8%)

2010 2015

2010 2015

2010 2015

Planning Domain II continued

2010 2015

2010 2015

2010 2015