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New STAR-PM Material
STAR-PM published new study material “Pass PMP Exam on Your First Try, Aligned with PMBOK 4th Edition, Online E-Book” in March 2009.

PMP Exam Passing Score
PMI made a decision in 2006 to no more publish passing scores for its exams. In 2007, PMI also removed all quantitative elements from the post-exam review for test candidates. The passing score is estimated inside a range between 61% and 75%.

4^th Edition of PMBOK^® Guide published by PMI
The Project Management Institute (PMI^®) has announced the release of the 4^th Edition of it's popular Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide), as of 31 December 2008.

What’s new?
* Standard language has been incorporated throughout the document to aid reader understanding.
* New data flow diagrams clarify inputs and outputs for each process.
* Greater attention has been placed on how Knowledge Areas integrate in the context of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing process groups.
* Two new processes are featured: Identify Stakeholders and Collect Requirements.

What are the differences between the third edition and the fourth edition of the PMBOK® Guide?
The Fourth Edition continues to reflect the evolving knowledge within the profession of project management. Like previous editions it represents generally recognized good practice in the profession.

However, the Fourth Edition also reflects a focus on improved consistency and clarity. Great consideration was given by the project teams to remove redundant information and add clarifying statements where needed. Terminology was updated only to present process names consistently in a verb-noun format.

The major differences between the Third Edition and the Fourth Edition are summarized below:

· All process names are in a verb-noun format

· Enterprise Environmental Factors were more clearly defined to avoid confusion with Organizational Process Assets.

· A standard approach for discussing requested changes, preventive actions, corrective actions and defect repairs was employed.

· The processes decreased from 44 to 42. Two processes were deleted, two processes were added and 6 processes were reconfigured into 4 processes in the procurement Knowledge Area.

· To provide clarity a distinction was made between the project management plan and project documents used to manage the project.

· The distinction between the information in the Project Charter and the Project Scope Statement was clarified.

· The process flow diagrams at the beginning of chapters 4-12 have been deleted and replaced with data flow diagrams.

· A data flow diagram for each process has been created.

· A new appendix was added that addresses key interpersonal skills that a project manager utilizes when managing a project.

A complete list of changes can be found in Appendix A of the Fourth Edition.

How will updates to the PMBOK® Guide—Fourth Edition affect the PMP examination?
When an update to a standard, such as the PMBOK^® Guide—Fourth Edition, is released, credential exams are updated to reflect changes in the professional reference. (Please see below for the Update Schedule)
The PMBOK^® Guide—Fourth Edition reflects a focus on improved consistency and clarity. Great consideration was given by the project teams to remove redundant information and add clarifying statements where needed. Terminology was updated only to present them consistently in a verb-noun format.

It is estimated only a small percentage of examination items/questions require updates that directly address actual changes in the standards. Of course new questions are always being produced, tested, and then used to replace older questions on a periodic schedule.

When studying for a credential exam which edition of the standards should I use?
When an update to a standard, such as the PMBOK^® Guide—Fourth Edition, is released credential exams are also updated. Please use these dates as a general point of reference:

Exam

Planned Date to sit for Examination

Study recommendation

PMP^®

Prior to 30 June 2009

PMBOK^® Guide—Third Edition

PMP^®

After 30 June 2009

PMBOK^® Guide—Fourth Edition

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