E55 All You Ever Wanted to Know About the PMP Exam!

Project Management Office Hours

Ever wonder about the history of the PMP exam? Have you heard of the upcoming changes to the PMP in 2021? Why was there a change to the REP program and how PMP training is being conducted. In this episode we have a fun and informative discussion with Sierra Hampton-Simmons and Lee Lambert talking all things PMP.
Lee Lambert is a PMI Fellow and one of the founders of the PMP exam. He shared with us the history of the PMP. When it started, how it started, why it is called the PMP and more. Back in the early days, Lee was the one reviewing every application for the exam. A little trivia for you...How many people took the original exam? Tune in to hear Lee share his story.
Sierra Hampton-Simmons is the Director of Certification Products with PMI and is responsible for the PMP and all the certifications PMI offers. While Lee gave us the PMP history, Sierra shared where we are heading with the exam in the years to come. She discussed the changes coming in 2021 and how to best prepare. Sierra also shared info on the PMI program to assist Veterans with Project Management and the PMP. Listen to hear Sierra's story and learn why she isn't PMP certified.
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