Whenever possible RMC attempts to keep its customers abreast of the latest changes, developments and announcements regarding the PMP® certification. The following information was taken from a memo sent to all PMI® Registered Education Providers (REPs) on Tuesday, May 17th, and pertains specifically to the NEW PMP® exam—the one that will be rolled out by PMI on September 30th of 2005. This memo covered three specific areas:

• Changes to the PMP Examination
• Changes to the Eligibility Criteria
• Changes to the PMP Credentialing Process

If you have additional questions regarding the information outlined below, please contact our Customer Service Department at (952) 846-4484 or via email at info@rmcproject.com.

Changes to the PMP® Examination

Below are two (2) changes to the PMP® exam itself that test-takers need to be aware of.

• 25 pretest questions will be randomly placed throughout the new examination to gather statistical information on the performance of these questions in order to determine whether they may be used on future examinations. These 25 pretest items are included in the 200-question examination, but will not be included in the pass/fail determination; candidates will be scored on 175 questions.
• Diagnostic score reports are now being given to all candidates to show their overall pass or fail status. Additionally, candidates are provided with an overall percentage of questions answered correctly for each Domain and Knowledge Area. To pass the PMP examination, candidates must answer a minimum of 141 of the 175 scored questions correctly.** It is possible to fail one or more of the Domains, yet still pass the exam.
  
  **Note: Scoring information has since changed. Click the following link for more information on PMP exam scoring changes.

Changes to the Eligibility Criteria

As the project management profession evolves, the PMP credential must evolve as well. PMI must ensure that project management practitioners who obtain the PMP credential are well versed in the latest trends in project management and have met requirements that reflect the evolving profession. Market research indicates that employers want to hire project management practitioners who have experience leading and directing projects.
To better meet this need, PMI is incorporating in the application process the tasks required to effectively lead and direct projects. Beginning 30 August, candidates will be required to document experience in performing tasks within the domains as part of the application process.

However, the hours required to meet the project management education and project management experience requirements for the PMP will remain the same.

Changes to the PMP® Credentialing Process

PMI is strengthening the application process to build upon the credential’s rigor and make the process more customer-centric. Changes include:

• A new and improved online application. To be released with the release of the new examination, this easy-to-use system will enable users to view their status throughout the credentialing process.
• Collection of project contact information. Applicants will be required to provide contact information for each project that is submitted as part of the application. During the application evaluation review period and if an application is selected for audit, PMI will contact manager(s) indicated on the application to validate the documented experience.
• Evaluation period. All applications submitted will go through an enhanced review process.
• Instant audit notification. Applicants selected for audit will be notified electronically. Automated follow-up reminder notifications will be issued to candidates electronically throughout the audit process.
• One-year eligibility period. All candidates will be given one year to take the examination. This one-year eligibility period begins when a candidate's application is approved.
• Limit on the number of times candidates will be permitted to test. Candidates will have three opportunities to take and pass the PMP examination within their one-year eligibility period. If candidates do not succeed on the third attempt, candidates will have to wait one year from their third unsuccessful attempt before being permitted to test again.

 

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