common faq for aspiring project managers
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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