According to the latest PMI PMP changes, the PMI Authorized PMP exam prep and PMP exam is set to be updated in January 2023. The PMP exam and the prep guide is continuously updated to meet the needs of an ever evolving profession of project management. These updates assist the professional to train as per the latest needs of organizations globally.
Changes in the PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep
Besides the 7th edition of the PMBOK guide, the PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep is the primary source of preparation for the PMI-PMP exam. With the latest PMI PMP changes, the exam prep is also set to change. It is currently in the 2.1 version and the 3.0 version will be implemented in January 2023. These updates are aligned with the latest PMI PMP changes and are tabulated below.
PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep: Key differences between 2.1 and 3.0
| PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep 3.0 (2023 onwards) | PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep 2.1 (2020-2021) |
| Includes 6 lessons. A new lesson is added towards the end that prepares the professional about closing a project. The lessons in the latest PMP Exam prep are: Ch.1 Business Environment Ch.2 Start the project Ch.3 Plan the project Ch.4 Lead the team Ch.5 Support the project team Ch.6 Close the project/phase |
Includes 5 lessons Currently, the PMI PMP exam prep guide contains 5 chapters. They are: Ch.1 Creating a high-performing team Ch.2 Starting the Project Ch.3 Doing the Work Ch.4 Keeping the team on track Ch.5 Keeping the business in mind |
| Lesson 1: Business Environment The latest PMP exam prep removes the first lesson: “Creating a High-performing Team”. This topic is uniformly distributed throughout the new exam prep guide. The first lesson is now “Business Environment” and will prepare the professional in foundational project management, organizational and business concepts that are important to your role |
Lesson 1: Creating a high-performing team The first lesson demonstrates how to build a high-functioning team, define team ground rules, build a shared understanding about a project and more. This chapter is removed in the latest PMP prep guide. |
| Lesson 2: Start the Project The second chapter in the previous version of the PMI authorized PMP Exam prep was “Starting the Project”. In the latest 2023 version, this chapter is split into 2nd and 3rd lessons. The second chapter will discuss how to think at the start of the project. |
Lesson 2: Starting the Project The second lesson in the current PMP prep guide is “Starting the Project”. It prepares the professional in determining the most suitable project methodology, planning and managing scope, budget, resources, schedule, and deliverables. |
| Lesson 3: Plan the Project Keeping in mind the latest PMI PMP changes, the third lesson in the latest PMP prep guide focuses on the steps you must take to plan the project’s scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and quality |
Lesson 3: Doing the Work The third chapter in the current PMP exam prep deals with executing the planned project to deliver business value. It prepares you in managing communications, engaging with stakeholders, dealing with changes and issues,etc. |
| Lesson 4: Lead the Team The fourth lesson is renamed in the 3.0 version of the PMI Authorized PMP Exam prep. It enhances your leadership skills and prepares you to manage and create a highly efficient team for a successful project deliverable. |
Lesson 4: Keeping the Team on Track The fourth lesson trains you in leading a team, supporting and enhancing its performance, managing and resolving its conflicts and effective collaboration. |
| Lesson 5: Support the Project Team This chapter assists you in getting the best performance from a project team. It trains you in using the tools, techniques and additional leadership skills |
Lesson 5: Keeping the Business in Mind This lesson includes managing compliance requirements, evaluating and delivering project benefit and value, and supporting organizational change and continuous process improvement. |
| Lesson 6: Close the Project/Phase The latest PMI PMP changes have included an additional lesson in the PMP prep guide. It discusses how and when to close a phase or project and the important topic of benefits realization |
No lesson 6 There is no dedicated lesson in the current PMP prep guide. However the new PMI PMP changes introduce a new 6th lesson. |
PMI PMP changes: The PMP exam in 2023
The latest PMI PMP changes will also impact the PMP exam. The new PMP exam will also include three domains:
- People– includes questions on soft-skills mandatory for a project manager to lead a team effectively in today’s rapidly changing business environment. This domain contains 42% of the 180 questions.
- Process– includes questions on technical aspects of project management. This domain includes 50% of the total questions.
- Business Environment– questions about relationships between projects and organizational strategy. This domain shapes 8% of the PMP exam.
The PMP exam in 2023 will:
- Have 180 questions
- Be of 230 minutes
- Will have two 10-minute breaks in computer based exam. No breaks in paper based exams.
- Will contain a combination of MCQs, multiple responses, matching, hot-area, and fill in the blank questions.
The PMI PMP changes ensure that the professional is trained in the latest project management standard. This makes them extremely proficient and desirable in their profession. Training with Education Edge ensures that-
- You prepare with the latest PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep.
- You train with PMP certified professionals who are well informed about all the PMI updates and coach you according to the PMI standards
- You get the best and the latest PMI PMP prep course that is aligned with all the recent PMI PMP changes.
