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Fill your PMP application correct

At Templates page there is a link to a template, which helps to submit a candidate’s project management experience for PMP application. It calculates number of symbols, working hours, and is well-structured.

Enjoy!

 

Upcoming changes in PMP certification

The PMI has announced the changes in PMP and other Project management certifications in connection with PMBOK Sixth is available since September, 6th.

The main change is a new chapter concerning project manager’s leadership skills: communication, team skills, business strategy understanding, and others.

Some updates concern new terminology and chapters renaming.

The exam update is announced in Q1 2018 with more strict date coming soon.

 

PMI CAPM certification is available on-lene now

PMI announces that since August, 24, 2017, the Certified Associate for Project Management (CAPM) certification is available in so-called “anywhere” mode. A candidate can pass the exam with proctor on-line supervising anywhere: at home in an office.

As CAPM is the basic level certification it is very convenient for candidates to pass it at appropriate time and location.

See details at the official PMI web-page.

PMBOK Sixth launch is on September, 6th

Cited by the pmi.org:

“The PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition will be available in print and digital formats in September 2017.

PMI members can download a free digital copy upon its release.

Translations (print and digital) in 11 additional languages will be available in October 2017.

What’s new?

A chapter on the role of the project manager.

Two renamed knowledge areas

  • Schedule Management
  • Resource Management

Four new sections in each knowledge area

  • Key Concepts
  • Trends and Emerging Practices
  • Tailoring Considerations
  • Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments

Greater emphasis on strategic and business knowledge, with a discussion of project management business documents.

A new section on the role of the project manager, including the PMI Talent Triangle®—technical, leadership and strategic and business management.

An appendix on agile practices.”

Our consulting and training practices renew shortly after the PMBOK new edition launches.

 

PMP holders earn 20% more

According to a survey of almost 25000 project managers all over the world the average annual income of non-certified managers is $91000, while the PMP holders earn about $111000.

The research is available at: http://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/project-management-salary-survey.pdf?la=en

PMI Standart for Portfolio management new edition

PMI(r) Standard for Portfolio management 4th ed. is available for open independent review till February, 23.

Any volunteer PMI member  can send his/her review at PMI website.

PMI Standard for Program Mangement 4th Edition is upcoming

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On January 13-15, a conference discusses the new standard. The main change is evolution from process- to principle-based platform to fix program management best practices.

The Q3 in 2017 is an announced period for the Standard readiness.