PMP

Project Management Professional (PMP)

• is a credential offered by the Project

Management Institute (PMI).

• as of 31 July 2010, there were 393,413

active PMP certified individuals

worldwide.

• over 4,300 individuals a month, since

September 2006, have obtained a PMP

certification

EXAM SYLLABUS

The PMP exam is based on the PMP Examination Specification,

which describes tasks out of five performance domains:

Initiating the project (13%)

Planning the project (24%)

Executing the project (30%)

Monitoring and controlling the project (25%)

Closing the project (8%)

• The exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions written

against this specification. The numbers in brackets describe

the percentage of questions for each domain

PURPOSE

• Government, commercial and other organisations

employ PMP certified project managers in an

attempt to improve the success rate of projects in

all areas of knowledge, by applying a standardised

and evolving set of project management principles

as contained in PMI's PMBOK Guide.

• In December 2005, the PMP credential was tied for

fourth place in CertCities.com’s 10 Hottest

Certifications for 2006, and in December 2008, it

was number 7 of ZDNet’s 10 best IT certifications

PRE-REQUISITES TO BECOME ELIGIBLE

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or an

ordinary degree with 60 months (7,500 hours) of project

management experience

or

• an honours degree with 36 months (4,500 hours) of

project management experience.

• In both cases candidates must also have 35 contact

hours of project management education.

• The application for the exam and verification of

education and experience are done online at the PMI

website.

CONTINUOUS CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

To maintain the PMP qualification, 60

professional development units (PDUs)

must be earned over a three-year cycle,

from activities such as researching,

authoring articles, speaking on project

management-related topics, or being

engaged full time in project management.

OTHER PMI CREDENTIALS

PMP (Project Management Professional) is one of six

credentials offered by PMI

Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Program Management Professional(PgMP)

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

IN DETAIL The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

® is a good entry-level certification

if you’re new to project management, or still figuring out your career path.

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the most important globally-recognized

and independently validated credential for project managers, perfect if you have

demonstrated experience and competence in leading project teams.

The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® is designed for those who manage

multiple, complex projects to achieve strategic and organizational results.

The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)SM

is designed for practitioners who utilize

Agile approaches to project management in their projects.

The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® is a specialty credential that

demonstrates competence in assessing project risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on

opportunities.

The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® is a specialty credential for practitioners who

want to focus on developing and maintaining project schedules.

Certification is an important step in career development and recognizes

qualified and competent individuals. Here are six reasons why project

management practitioners become PMI certified.

1. PMI certifications recognize your project management knowledge, skills

and abilities. PMI serves as an unbiased endorsement of your project

management knowledge and professional experience on a global level.

2. PMI certifications reflect achievement. Our certifications show that you have

demonstrated excellence in the field by meeting standard requirements

established by global project management practitioners.

3. PMI certifications can lead to greater earnings. Many certification holders

experience salary increases because of their certification status.

SIX REASONS FOR EARNING A PMI CERTIFICATION

6 REASONS CONTD

4. PMI certifications can lead to career opportunities and career advancement.

The family of certifications identifies you as a practitioner who has

demonstrated competency in project management processes or in

knowledge and experience in specialty areas of practice based on

industry standards.

5. PMI certifications allow for greater recognition from employers. PMI

certification holders gain increased recognition from employers for taking

the extra step in professional development.

6. PMI certifications can afford you a competitive advantage within the job market,

because the certifications can differentiate you from others within your industry.