PMP® Bridging Course
Public Courses » Project Management Courses » PMP® Bridging Course- This PMP® Bridging Course is designed for those who have already completed PMP® training before the new PMP® Exam came into effect on January 2nd.
- It is solely focused on covering the gap in agile knowledge between the syllabus for the old exam (pre-January 2021) and that of the new exam.
- This 2-day Bridging Course will prevent you from needing to repeat a full PMP® Exam Preparation Course in order to pass the new exam.
- It enhances your existing PMP® knowledge by focusing on agile approaches within the new PMP® Exam. It will also support you in passing the new PMP® exam.
- If you haven’t yet completed any PMP® training, we recommend taking a look at our PMP®Exam Preparation Course.
Choose your training delivery style:
Prepare for your 2021 PMP® Exam
- Style: Exam Preparation
- Focus: Agile within PMP® Exam
- Delivered: Online, Live Virtual Class
- Course Duration: 2 Days
- Exam Simulator Access: 60 Days
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Why is this PMP® Bridging Course important?
A new PMP® Exam came into effect on January 2nd 2021. With this new exam came several changes.
If you completed PMP® exam preparation in 2020 or earlier, you will have been working towards the old PMP® exam. Without key supports provided by a bridging course, passing your PMP® exam will be a significant challenge.
Focused on Agile Approaches
As 50% of the new exam based on agile or hybrid approaches to managing projects, the core focus of this 2-day course is equipping you with the knowledge and understanding of agile approaches.
Read more about what’s covered during this PMP® Bridging Course in the “Course Overview” and “Course Content” tabs below, or by downloading our PDF brochure.
How would you like to learn?
Live Virtual Training
In-House Training
Why this PMP® Bridging Course?
- It focuses on the agile knowledge you need to have in order to pass the new PMP® Exam.
- You'll learn from experienced PMP® trainers who are familiar with the New Exam Content Outline (ECO).
- You'll gain a 60-day access to our online PMP® exam simulator, fully aligned with the new 2021 exam.
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What is the Objective of this Course?
The primary objective of this PMP® Bridging Course is to expand your prior PMP® learning to incorporate agile approaches to project management, which now make up 50% of the new PMP® Exam.
Who Attends?
This course is specifically designed for those with prior PMP® training, including:
- Those who completed PMP® Exam Preparation training in 2019 or 2020 but did not sit the PMP® Exam.
- Those who sat the old PMP® Exam, but did not pass.
What Are the Benefits?
- Extend your PMP® knowledge to incorporate agile approaches to project management – an increasingly important skill set for any project manager.
- Understand the content and format of the new PMP® exam and gain tips and guidelines for preparing to pass.
- Develop the focused mindset and stamina for passing the PMP® exam through your 60-day access to the online PMP® exam simulator (fully aligned with the new PMP® exam).
Joining this PMP® Bridging Course
You will need to purchase the PMI® publication, Agile Practice Guide 2017 before attending this course. Our team can advise on the best places to source this book during your booking process.
Connecting with our live online training platform is easy. All you’ll need is a steady internet connection and a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with a web camera, microphone, and speakers.
Ask us Anything
If you have any questions about this course and how it can support you in passing the new PMP® exam, we would love to hear from you.
Click below to ask a question online or call us directly at Freephone 1800 910 810 or Dublin 01 861 0700.
What is covered in this PMP® Bridging Course?
Here is an abbreviated overview of what we cover during this PMP® Bridging Course.
You can get a full, detailed outline, plus more information on how we run this course by downloading our PDF brochure.
Course Content
This course is focused on equipping you with the awareness and understanding of an agile approach to managing projects.
Module 1
- 2021 exam overview
- Exam Content Outline (ECO), People, Process, and Business Environment
Module 2
- Predictive vs Adaptive (Agile) project management
- The Agile Manifesto
- Scrum - the most popular form of agile
- Initiating and chartering an agile project
- Agile release planning
- Value driven delivery and continuous improvement
- Creating the deliverables
- Daily stand-ups and Kanbans
- Iteration or sprint review
- Iteration or sprint retrospective
- Deliver accepted increment to product owner or customer
- Consider next iteration or sprint
- Extreme Programming (XP)
- Kanban
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Module 3 - Initiating
Module 4 - Adaptive Planning
Module 5 - Implementation
Module 6 - Review and Retrospect
Module 7 - Release
Module 8 - Other Forms of Agile
Get Started
Use the “Ask About Dates” button below to reserve one of the limited spots on an upcoming PMP® Bridging Course date.
About The New PMP® Exam
As one of the world’s leading credentials, the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam must continually evolve to retain its relevancy to project management excellence.
In line with this, on January 2nd 2021, a new PMP® exam came into effect.
What has changed?
You can read more about what has changed in the PMP® exam by downloading our PDF brochure, but here is a brief synopsis of what has changed:
Domains
The new exam is structured along three domains with the proportion of questions as follows:
People 42% - Process 50% - Business Environment 8%Agile and Hybrid Practices
The exam includes predictive, agile and hybrid project management approaches found across the three domains.
50% of the exam is expected to be based on agile and hybrid approaches and 50% based on predictive or plan based approaches.
What does this mean for you?
If you have already completed PMP® training focused on the old exam (prior to January 2nd 2021), you will need to develop your existing knowledge further to incorporate agile practices.
This 2-day PMP® Bridging Course is designed to do just that.
New to PMP® Training?
If you have not already completed PMP® training, our 5-day PMP® Exam Preparation Course is the right choice for you.
Frequently Asked Questions about this PMP® Bridging Course
Here the questions we hear most often about this PMP® Bridging Course.
If we haven't answered your query here, you can ask a question online or call us at Freephone 1800 910 810 to speak with our experienced consultants.
Is my previous PMP® training no longer valid?
As the exam structure and content has changed, your prior PMP® training will remain important and useful, but will not cover everything you need to know in order to pass the new PMP® exam.
This bridging course will compliment your existing training and knowledge by rounding it out with agile knowledge to support you in achieving your PMP® credential.
What do I need for this PMP® Bridging Course?
You will need to purchase a copy of the Project Management Institute (PMI)® publication, Agile Practice Guide 2017 . We can recommend the best stockists during your booking process.
To connect with our online live virtual training, you'll just need a steady internet connection and a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a web-camera, speakers, and microphone.
How do I know if my training was for the old or new PMP exam?
If you completed your training with Professional Development before the end of 2020, your training was focused on the old exam.
If you completed training with another provider before the end of 2020, it's almost certain that your training was focused on the old exam.
To be sure, get in touch with our consultants to discuss your prior training. You can do this by asking a question online or calling us at Freephone 1800 910 810 or Dublin 01 861 0700.
What is changing in the new PMP® exam?
There are several changes in the new PMP® exam.
You can read about these changes in the PMP® Exam tab, by downloading our PDF brochure, or in our article "PMP® Exam Changes in 2021"
How is this PMP® Bridging Course delivered?
This PMP® Bridging Course is an exam preparation style course, delivered online via our live virtual training platform.
"Live virtual training" means connecting to real-time sessions run by our experienced PMP® tutors.
How long is this course?
This course runs over 2 days, beginning each morning at 9.30am and finishing at 5.00pm.
How can I get dates and reserve a place on this PMP® Bridging Course?
Use the "Ask About Dates" button below to get all upcoming dates and reserve your spot.
