PMP or Project Management Professional certification is one of the most important and valuable certification especially for the project management professionals. The entire industry and people working in the field of project management recognize it. It gives the candidate a chance for earning a higher payroll as compared to those individuals who are not PMP Certified.

Due to the change in the job specification of project managers the PMP certification exam has also incorporated some changes for the year 2021. Let`s have a look at the various reasons for the changes in PMP certification Exam: –

  • The Project Management Institute (PMI) conducts research every 3-5 Years to evaluate how the profession has progressed, the impact of emerging trends and how the responsibilities of project managers have changed.
  • Experts from all leading organizations all around the world who have worked with PMI have suggested some alterations to secure the future of PMP. The result of this research was the publication of a new PMP examination content outline in June of 2019 and 2021; this new outline will lead to an updated PMP examination policy.

What Are the Various Changes in 2022 PMP Exam?

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In 2022 new PMP examination content was published online. This document defines the syllabus/content of the PMP exam. This means that the PMP is currently changing the PMP Exam pattern to match with the new syllabus and the new examination, which will be held in the Year 2022.

Briefly, the current PMP exam is based on 5 performance domains but in 2022, the exam will be based on 3 performance domains. These domains are explained in the PMP exam content outline.

Here is what the change from 5 to 3 domains means:

PMI published the new exam content outline on 30 June 2019. The new outline is ‘radical’ but extremely valuable departure from all previous exam content outlines. The new PMP exam will require candidates to have experience in and answer questions from three domains:

  • People (42%)
  • Process (50%)
  • Business Environment (8%)

PMP certification exam cost 2022

The demand for skilled Project Managers is increasing day by day. If you are ready to improve your career prospects in the field of project management. You must consider taking the PMP certification Exam. 

Being aware of the details of the exam fee structure is your first step towards PMP Exam Journey. The PMP certification fees vary depending upon the following conditions: –

  1. PMI Members
  2. Non-PMI Members
  3. Re-attempt of PMP examination
Enroll in our PMP Certification today and develop a strong foundation in the principles of project management.

For PMI Members: –

PMP Examination fee — Approx. USD 400 (First Attempt)

PMP Re-attempt Examination — Approx. USD $270

For Non-PMI Members: –

PMP Examination fee — Approx. USD 550  (First Attempt)

PMP Re-attempt Examination — Approx. USD $370

Rescheduling or Cancelling PMP Certification Fee

Although you have booked for PMP Examination and paid the fee for it. Suddenly due to certain circumstances, you have to change the date of examination or cancel it. In such conditions, you may or may not be able to get the refund or get the alterations done without paying any thing extra. This depending upon the following conditions: –

  • More Than 30 Days = No Fee
  • Less Than 30 Days, But More Than 2 Days  =$70
  • 2 Days or Less =  Loss of the entire exam fee

It is recommended that you cancel or reschedule your PMP Exam as soon as you realize that you won`t be able to appear for the examination. Otherwise, you will have to pay the rescheduling fee or the cancellation fee. The rescheduling or cancellation fee would be zero if done before 30 days, prior to the date of the exam. Otherwise, if the cancellation or rescheduling is done in less than 30 days from the date of exam the rescheduling or cancellation fee has to be paid.

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