Did you know the PMP Exam was changing again next year? August 30th is the target date for the latest round of changes.

While the change that occurred last year was based on the updated PMBOK Guide, 4th Edition, the changes next summer are due to the project management role delineation study (RDS) that is conducted every five to seven years as part of PMI’s ISO 17024 requirements.

What does this mean for folks seeking PMP certification?
1. No changes to the education and experience requirements
2. Approximately 30% of the PMP® exam content will change
3. Certain areas of the examination will be tested differently. For example, Professional and Social Responsibility will now be tested in every domain (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing) versus having it tested as a stand-alone domain.

PMI has given their Registered Education Providers (REPs) with enough notice for us to update our materials accordingly to ensure alignment when the new version rolls out next summer.

So if you haven't taken the plunge and scheduled your exam, this just might be the motivation you need to get it done early in 2011! What a great new year's resolution!