Common FAQ for Project Management Professional Test

Candidates

Compiled by Dennis Kwan PMP

What is the PMP Test Criteria?

2 Categories

PMP - Project Management Professional– Bachelor Degree OR– Non Degree Holder

CAPM – Certified Associate Project Management– Non Degree Holder OR– New to Project Management Industry

CAPM / PMP Eligibility

How do I clock my projects?

Record Project Experience

Number of Months of Project Management Experience

For each month in which you worked on multiple, overlapping projects, you can only

count the time spent on ONE of those projects toward fulfilling your eligibility

requirements.

Should I Attend Formal PMP Class?

Project Education Contact Hours Yes, You should attend Project Management classes to understand

the education and processes.

Verify at least 35 contact hours of specific instruction that

addressed learning objectives in project management.

Record all education hours regardless of when they were accrued.

The course work must be completed at the time you submit the

application.

How much is the Test Fees?

PMP Credential Fees

Exam Administration Type

PMI Member

Non-PMI Member

PMI Member

Non-PMI Member

US Dollars Euros

Computer-based testing (CBT) $405 $555 € 340 € 465

Paper-based testing (PBT) $250 $400 € 205 € 335

Re-examination CBT $275 $375 € 230 € 315

Re-examination PBT $150 $300 € 125 € 250

CCR credential renewal $60 $150 USD only

What is the Application Process and How Long It Takes To Complete?

Multiple Choice Questions (Attempt 3 times within the 1 Year period)

Eligibility Period starts (1 Year)

Authorization Letter Issued with eligibility ID and details

Audit Process (select randomly) (90 Days to submit materials)

Application Payment Process

Application Submission Review (5 Days to Complete)

Application Submission (90 Days to Complete)

Process & Timeline

Credential Expiration

Occurs at the end of the suspension period.If you wish to hold the credential again, needs to re-apply the whole process and take test

Credential Suspension 1 Year Grace Period after 1 cycle (3 years), if you have not submitted and renewed the required PDUs

Credential RenewalComplete the 60 PDUs within 3 years; complete renewal process and submit renewal fees

(No Test Required)

Credential MaintenanceRequired to earn and report 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) within 3 year cycle

Certification Cycle3 Year Certification Cycle starts on the day you pass the test

Where to Book my Test Date?

Schedule your Examination Online

Schedule your appointment online at the Prometric website (www.prometric.com/pmi).

Upon arrival, you will notice that the page is divided into the two options. Under the section labeled “I want to...,” please select the left side, for PMP candidates.

How Many Questions and What is the Test Duration?

PMP Exam Blueprint

For more details, download the latest copy of PMP Handbook from the link below.

http://www.pmi.org/~/media/PDF/Certifications/handbooks/project-management-professional-handbook-pmp.ashx

To get more tips on Project Management Lessons Learned,

please click the link below

http://tinyurl.com/ProjMgmt-Lessons-Learned