PMP Certification Questions & Answers What is PMP?

PMP stands for Project Management Professional, a certification by PMI( Project Management Institute ) .PMI is the worlds leading association for the Project Management profession. It provides globally recognised examination-based professional credentials that are commonly accepted as evidence of a proven level of education, knowledge and experience in Project Management. To be eligible for a PMP credential, one must first meet specific educational and Project Management experience requirements and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct. The final step to becoming a PMP is passing a rigorous multiple-choice examination designed to objectively assess and measure ones ability to apply Project Management knowledge in the following six domains: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control, Close-Out and Professional and Social Responsibility.

What is the minimum requirement? Eligibility Requirements

At the time of the application, the candidate must meet the following requirements: Educational Background High School diploma, Associates degree or global equivalent Project Management Experience* Minimum 5 years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional Project Management experience during which at least 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks** Minimum 3 years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional Project Management experience during which at least 4,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks** Project Management Education 35 contact hours of formal education

Bachelors degree or global equivalent

35 contact hours of formal education

* Project Management experience must be accrued within 8 years of the date of application. ** Leading and directing project tasks as identified in the PMP examination specification. Within the total hours of Project Management experience, experience in all five-process groups is required. However, on a single project, you do not need to have experience in all five-process groups.

How do I prove my experience?

You would need to submit your credential application form and complete the projects hours as required.

What is the random audit?

All eligible applications are subject to a random audit. Candidates whose applications have been selected for an audit will be notified after the eligibility notification letter is issued and payment of the exam fee is remitted. Candidates will be asked to submit supporting documentation for the audit.

Where do I take the exam?

Testing Centre Thomson Prometric B.V Suite 21A-15-1 Faber Imperial Court Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : 6 - 03 - 76283333 Fax: 6 - 03 76283366

What are the fees involved? PMI member: Non-member: USD 405 USD 555

PMI membership fee: USD 129

What if I dont meet the minimum requirements?

You may pursue CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)

How soon can I take the exam?

We recommend participants to take the exam within 3 months

How soon will I know the result?

Immediately upon completion of the exam, candidates receive a printed copy of their results and their score (pass/fail status). 61% is the passing mark.

When will I get the certificate?

A certificate package will be sent to successful candidates approximately 6-8 weeks after passing the exam.

How frequent is the exam?

Every Thursday

Eligibility notification
The eligibility notification will be sent electronically and either confirms or denies that a candidate is eligible to take the exam. The eligibility period is one year: one has to sit for the exam before the expiration of this period.