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Guide To The Changes in PMP 2015
Guide To The Changes in PMP 2015
THE CHANGES IN
PMP- 2015
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Introduction the purpose of this manual
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Introduction
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
If you have been preparing for the Project Management Professional
Certification exam, work as project manager, or even have only passing
interest in the field of Project Management, chances are youve likely
heard of the changes PMI the organization that administers the PMP
credential- has introduced to the exam, for 2015 and beyond.
And when it comes to an exam as tough as the PMP, staying up-to-date
with developments and changes is crucially important to tailor your prep accordingly.
This guide offers a detailed overview of the changes to the exam, categorized by process group and
knowledge area, an analysis of the PMP exam paper to arrive at a breakdown of weightage, by area,
and details of the changes to CCR requirements. Keep this guide at hand and within reach as you
prepare so you never lose sight of the end-objective: acing the exam on your first attempt!
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Domain 1
Domain 2
Domain 3
Domain 4
Domain 5
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Initiating
Task 1
Task 2
Identify key deliverables that are based on business requirements that help in
managing customer expectations and direct achievement of project goals.
Task 3
Task 4
Task 5
Task 6
Attain project charter approval from the sponsor, for the purpose of formalizing
the authority assigned to the project manager and gaining acceptance and
commitment for the project.
Task 7
Task 8
Ensure common understanding of the key deliverables, the milestones and roles
and responsibilities by informing stakeholders of the approved project charter.
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Planning
Task 1
Task 2
Based on the approved project scope and the use of use scope management
techniques, develop a scope management plan, to define, maintain, and manage
project scope.
Task 3
Based on Project scope, resources, schedule, approved project charter and other
information, develop the cost management plan while using estimating
techniques, to manage project costs
Task 4
Task 5
Task 6
Task 7
Task 8
Define the quality standards and develop the Quality Management plan for the
project, based on the project scope, risks, and requirements, to control the cost
of quality and to prevent the occurrence of defects.
Task 9
Define how changes will be addressed and controlled by developing the change
management plan to track and manage change.
Task 10
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Task 11
Task 12
Hold the kick off meeting, communicate the start of the project, the key
milestones and other relevant information to engage and inform the
stakeholders and gain commitment.
Task 13
By analyzing the needs, interests and potential impact, develop the stakeholder
management plan to effectively manage stakeholders expectations and engage
in project decisions.
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Executing
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Using the appropriate techniques and tools, implement the quality management
plan order to ensure that work is performed according to required standards
Task 4
Task 5
Task 6
Task 7
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Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Monitor and assess risk by determining whether exposure has changed and
evaluating the effectiveness of response strategies in order to manage the impact
of risks and opportunities on the project.
Task 5
Review the issue log, update if necessary, and finalize corrective actions by using
appropriate tools and techniques to minimize the impact on the project
Task 6
Capture, analyze and manage the lessons learned, with the use of the lessons
learned management techniques to enable continuous improvement
Task 7
Closing
Task 1
Task 2
In accordance with the project plan, transfer the ownership of deliverables to the
assigned stakeholders to facilitate project closure.
Task 3
Using generally accepted policies and practices, obtain financial, legal, and
administrative closure to communicate formal project closure and ensure transfer
of liability
Task 4
According to the Communications Management plan, prepare and share the final
project report, to document and convey project performance and assist in project
evaluation.
Task 5
Task 6
Using generally accepted policies and practices, archive project documents and
materials to comply with statutory requirements and for potential use in future
projects and audits.
Task 7
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Changes to Continuing
Certication Requirements
Effective 1st December, 2015, PMI's CCR programme will be aligned with the skills depicted in the
PMI Talent Triangle. The framework for the CCR program remains the same. However, classification of
PDUs earned from two categories has undergone a change.
EDUCATION
60 PDUs required in this category: This change is to place emphasis on evolving employer
demanded skills.
These PDUs will be aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle
Minimum no. of PDUs must be earned in Technical Project Management, Leadership, and
Strategic and Business Management categories.
GIVING BACK
The maximum no of earned PDUs in this category has decreased.
The activities remain the same, i.e., Volunteering, Creating Knowledge and Working as a
Professional.
The total number of PDUs to be earned in Working as a Professional has decreased.
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In a nutshell
As a PMP candidate, you will only need to keep in mind the date of the exam change and the updates
to the exam outline. Education and experience eligibility will not change. All the other elements of
application and testing involved in certification will remain the same. If you wish to take the exam
under the current version of the PMP exam, you will have to appear before the 1st of November.
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