PMI PMP Certification and Exam Process
Project Management Institute (PMI) is an organization that offers accreditations to project management professionals. It is also involved in research, determination, and publication of standards with regards to project management. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is one of the accreditations offered by PMI.
PMI PMP certification is designed for professionals who have demonstrated their expertise in the following areas:
performing general project-related tasks under the supervision
leading and directing teams in ensuring that projects are completed within the timelines and within the determined budgetary projections
applying the correct methodologies in delivering projects with regards to properly defined project requirements
To qualify for this certification, a candidate must first meet any of the prerequisites below:
Be a holder of a secondary degree
7500 hours of leading as well as directing team projects
A total of 35 hours of studying project management
Or
Be a holder of a 4-year degree
4500 hours of leading as well as directing team projects
35 hours of studying project management
Once you meet the above requirements, the next step is to register and schedule your PMP exam by following this certification process. Other details for this exam are available in the PMP Certification Handbook. PMP exam comprises 200 multiple-choice questions and an allocated time of 4 hours. 175 of these questions will be used to give you a score, while the other 25 are included for statistical purposes only. The last published exam score was done in 2005 and it was at 61%. As it is now, PMI no longer discloses its exams’ passing scores. The cost of this exam is $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members.
Before sitting for the PMI PMP exam, it is important that a candidate thoroughly prepares for it. The preparation process involves understanding the exam objectives, enrolling in a live online training course, and using other resources. It is also recommended that a candidate goes through and understands the exam outline and PMP Body of Knowledge (PMPBOK) because the exams are based on these guidelines.
Passing the PMI PMP exam qualifies you for a PMI PMP certification that is valid for three years. To maintain it, you must earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) every three years. This certification leads you to a number of job roles like PMP Certified Program Manager, Program Coordinator, Quality Assurance Specialist, Project Lead Technology Manager, and Program Manager.
