basic information on pmp exam

7/27/2019 Basic Information on PMP Exam

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Some Basic information on

PMP Exam


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About PMI

Founded in 1969

Not for Profit Organization

250 chapters in over 70 countries

420,000 members and credential holders

Administers globally recognized certification programs including the coveted Project

Management Professional (PMP) certification

11 global standards (including Program and Portfolio Management)

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)


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PMI PMP Certification Overview

4 hours of examination

200 Objective type questions

175 questions for scoring and the rest 25 pretest questions

4 hours of exam time

Exam components

1. Initiation: 13%

2. Planning: 24%

3. Executing: 30%

4. Monitoring and Controlling: 25%

5. Closing: 8%


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Examination Fees

For PMI Members:

Computer-Based Testing : $405

Paper-Based Testing : $250

Computer- Based Re-examination : $275

Paper-Based Re-examination : $150

Credential Renewal : $60


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Examination Fees

For Non-PMI Members:

Computer-Based Testing : $555

Paper-Based Testing : $400

Computer- Based Re-examination : $375

Paper-Based Re-examination : $300

Credential Renewal : $150


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Is PMP Certification yours?

PMP certification is meant for you if:

You want to commit yourself better to Project Management profession

You want to excel at your work place

You want to make yourself more saleable and marketable

You want better job prospects


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Checklist on PMP Eligibility Criteria and Application

As prescribed by PMI, there are two different eligibility criteria:

High school diploma with minimum 5 years/60 months of unique and non

overlapping project management experience during which at least 7500 hours werespent leading and directing project tasks

Bachelors degree with minimum 3 years/36 months of unique and non overlapping

project management experience during which 4500 hours were spent leading and

directing project tasks


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Checklist on PMP Eligibility Criteria and Application

Before you go on to apply for the exam:

Check whether you have written your name as it appears on the identification that

you are going to present

Check whether you have attached the current CV of yours

Check whether you have attached all your educational testimonials

Check whether you have filled up the payment information and details

Check whether you have obtained 35 hours PDUs as prescribed by PMI


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Scheduling your PMP Exam

How do you go about scheduling your PMP Exam?

Better to become a PMI Member and study PMBOK

Prepare and Register online for PMP Exam

Pay your examination fee once your application is approved

Schedule your convenient examination date and time


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Tips to pass PMP Exam

If you would like to clear the grueling PMI PMP certification in a single go,make sure that:

Make sure that the lectures and presentations in your training program are given by PMPcertified experts from the industry

Make sure that you gain access to examination style tests and quizzes

Make sure that you have impromptu Doubt clearing session as and when you need it

Make sure that you study real case studies from industries to hone your project

Management Skills

Make sure that you form a study group like discussion forum to enhance your learning forthe exam

Make sure that you choose a right training program from a right training provider


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Why become a PMP?

PMP shows your commitment to the project management profession

PMP recognizes your knowledge, skills and abilities

PMP reflects achievement

PMP leads to better earning

PMP leads to career opportunities and advancement


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Why become a PMP?

PMP prepares you for greater job responsibilities PMP improves your skills and knowledge

PMP builds self-confidence

PMP allows for greater recognition from peers

PMP enhances the profession


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