--- title: The Project Management Academy Blog | PMP Exam Prep (2) description: PMP Exam Prep | Get the latest industry news, trends and insights you need to be the most effective Project Manager. 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In the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) most recent update to the PMP exam, some familiar concepts may seem to have “disappeared.” While the PMP exam now focuses on three domains with various tasks, enablers, and tools, this does not mean information about process groups and knowledge areas is now obsolete. 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Project Management Academy can help you break down the influence diagram PMP significance in more detail. Understanding PMP influence diagrams can help as you study for the PMP exam and manage actual projects. [Read More](https://resources.educate360.com/influence-diagram-pmp-significance-and-exam-preparation) Share -  Close - - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://resources.educate360.com/influence-diagram-pmp-significance-and-exam-preparation](mailto:?body=https://resources.educate360.com/influence-diagram-pmp-significance-and-exam-preparation) ![The Complete PMP® Certification Guide Hero](https://resources.educate360.com/hubfs/the-complete-pmp-certification-guide-hero.png) #### Are you interested in earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification, but you’re unsure how to start the process? Learn what steps you need to take to become a PMP certification holder and subscribe to our blog. 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Working towards a Project Manager Professional (PMP ®) certification, with PMP holders earning 25% more than counterparts without it, is an important professional goal. Make sure that you are informed about the PMP process and your training investment will have the needed returns. With the PMP® certification exam changing on Jan. 2, 2021, all project managers should know the content changes and how to prepare for exam. 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This is the gold standard of project management certifications and comes with a number of benefits for those who pass the exam. Explore this article to learn more about these benefits and the steps you must take to earn your PMP certification. 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