New PMP Exam Starts July 31, 2013
The Project Management Institute (PMI)® recently released the official dates for when the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and some other of its exams will be updated to the latest standards. Here is what we have learned and our recommendations for studying:
| Credential | Examination Updated | You are taking your Exam BEFORE this date |
You are taking your exam ON or AFTER this date |
| PMP® | 31 July 2013 | Use PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition | Use PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition |
| CAPM® | 1 July 2013 | Use PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition | Use PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition |
| PMI-SP® | 31 August 2013 | Use PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition | Use PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition |
| PMI-RMP® | 31 August 2013 | Use PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition | Use PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition |
| PgMP® | 31 July 2013 | Use PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition | Use PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition |
Please note that the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 5th edition is not yet available. It will be released on December 31, 2012.