PMP stands for “Project Management Professional”. It is a certification scheme designed by the Project Management Institute® in order to standardize the assessment of project management leadership ability. It is aimed at those with an established background in project management.
You can find out more on our What Is PMP® page.

For individuals, a PMP certification can significantly increase your expected salary. It can also provide greater opportunities in the project management field. It will consolidate your existing demonstrate your ability to direct project management activity to both employers and peers.
For organizations, PMP certified teams are better at realizing project benefits. They have been shown to deliver more objectives on time and to specification than non-certified managers. 80% of high-performing projects include certified project managers on their team. That’s because they make the difference in key areas: from management of risk, to value management, project strategy, and post-project analysis.

To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must meet certain educational and professional experience requirements. All project management experience must have been accrued within the last eight consecutive years prior to your application submission
A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent). A minimum three years / 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing the project* and 35 hours of project management education,
OR
A Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent). A minimum five years / 60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing the project* and 35 hours of project management education.
* Leading and directing the project as identified with the tasks, knowledge, and skills specific in the Project Management Professional Examination Content Outline. You should have experience in all five process groups across all your project management experience submitted on the application. However, on a single project, you do not need to have experience in all five process groups.

Technically, no. But it is the best and most affordable method available, and the one most recommended by us at ProjectManagementQualification.com.
You may, for example, purchase the exam as a non-PMI member for $555 USD.
The combined cost of PMI membership, plus the exam at the membership rate, is $544 USD.
So if you apply for the PMP exam after joining PMI, you can make a saving on booking costs.
There are also numerous other benefits of becoming a PMI member.

For only $700 USD you can gain 12 months’ access to our award-winning and multimedia online exam preparation materials.
Purchasing the exam through PMI, with membership fees and discounts, amounts to $544 USD.
This brings the total to $1,244 USD, all for a project management qualification that will see you through the rest of your career.

The PMP certification exam consists of 200 questions. Out of the 200 questions, 25 are considered pre-test questions, which will not affect your final score in any way.
Generally, exams are complete using computer-based testing which is the standard method of administration for PMI. Exams are also sometimes available via Prometric testing centers.
The total allotted time for the CBT examination is four hours.

ITTO (Input, Tool & Technique and Output) based questions:
Selecting the correct input, tool & technique or output for a given process.
Definition based questions:
Among the most simple multiple choice questions in the exam, you may be asked to choose the correct definition of “secondary risk” for example.
Situation based questions:
Solving mathematical formulas, often using the critical path method, PERT, earned value management, etc.
Interpretation based questions:
Testing your ability to analyze data to find the desired answers and solutions.
Professional and social responsibility based questions:
Demonstrating your ability to follow the PMI code of ethics and professional conduct.

Don’t worry. You have three total attempts available within the one year of your eligibility period.
However, you must use all your attempts within that year. Failure to meet this deadline will mean you have to re-apply for the PMP exam after another one year’s suspension.
It’s worth noting that the exam fee for second and third attempts will cost less. PMI members will pay only $275 USD for computer-based testing, and $150 for paper-based tests.
To prepare yourself for exam resits, you should utilize our online training materials to test and benchmark your PMP knowledge. It has been specially designed to allow you to track and monitor your own progress with an exam simulator included in the e-learning package. Also ensure that you study the PMBOK® Guide in great depth.

You will receive your PMP exam results shortly after completing your exam at your designated test desk.

If you are an experienced project manager, eligible to sit for the PMP exam, you might want to go ahead and earn your PMP certification for the following reasons:
Credibility – the PMP certification is widely recognized and respected and can help you stand-out from the competition in that next big project proposal
Knowledge – PMI’s 6th Edition PMBOK® Guide (“A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge”) is a successful codification of the art and science of project management. Even if you are a master of your craft, the rigorous framework you learn in the course of preparing for the exam is bound to help clarify your thinking about your work and how the various activities relate to each other, to a successful project outcome and to a happy client. We have nothing to say about the 7th edition PMBOK Guide at this time — it is not yet relevant for testing.

The requirements can be found on PMI’s web site. High-level recap, you will need:
a) 36 months of project management work experience within the past eight years (or 60 months if you don’t have a 4-year college degree). (The 4500 / 7500 hours requirement no longer applies).
b) 35 hours of qualified project management training (See FAQ #7 below)

The CAPM® certification may be just the thing for you. If you are a high school graduate, all you need to be eligible is 23 hours of qualified training.
If you are thinking about the CAPM, you may also be wondering how to get started accumulating project management experience.

The test is described on PMI’s web site. As a high-level recap:
a) The test consists of 180 questions which must be completed in 230 minutes (just under 4 hours).
b) Most questions are multiple-choice, with four choices
c) There is no penalty for incorrect choices, so leave no question unanswered

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