PMP Certification
What does a PMP certification entail?
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is a widely accepted project management credential that evaluates a candidate's capacity to oversee a professional project's people, processes, and business priorities. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), which oversees the certification, there are over 10 lakh PMP holders worldwide [1]. It is useful to project managers in almost every area, including business, information technology (IT), construction, and health.
You must have the necessary experience and pass a certification exam in order to obtain the certification.
These are some essential details regarding the certification:
criteria for PMP certification
You must verify your education and project management experience in order to sit for the exam. They are listed below:
35 hours of project management training, or coursework that was primarily focused on project management learning objectives. A Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® qualification may be used in place of this.
If you have a four-year degree, you must have 36 months of project management experience; if you just have a high school diploma or an associate degree, you must have 60 months of project management experience.
PMP test price
The exam fee is 42,863 for non-PMI members as of August 2022 and 23,459 for PMI members. With a PMI membership, which costs $9,963 annually plus $772 for the application, the exam is marginally more affordable [2].
getting ready for the PMP exam
Planning and dedication are required to prepare for the exam; exam guides normally advise at least a few months to
Get ready for it. You can study with the aid of a number of courses, books, and other resources. Read more about getting ready for the test below.
your PMP certification being renewed
The PMP certification is valid for three years, however it can be kept up to date or renewed by accruing 60 PDUs—defined as hours spent on approved PDU activities—during that period.
How to get PMP certified
An outline for obtaining your PMP certification is provided below.
1. Fulfill the prerequisites for PMP certification.
Be sure you are qualified before signing up to take the PMP exam. Any of these is required.
If you have a four-year degree, you must have 35 hours of project management training and at least 36 months of project management experience, OR
If you hold an associate degree or secondary school degree, such as a senior school certificate, pre-degree certificate, or pre-university certificate, you can take a 35-hour project management course after 60 months of experience.
You should keep a record of your projects and training, noting details such as your precise role, your duties, and the duration of the projects or training, so that you may refer to it when you apply. Having a CAPM certification entitles you to a waiver of the training requirement.
The three-year expiration date of the PMP certification. To keep it, you will need to invest 60 hours per year in professional development activities. If not, you can register to retake the test.
2. Apply.
Create a PMI account to begin going.
on a PMP exam registration form. Sharing basic personal data like your school history and specifics of the projects you have worked on will be required.
After being accepted, you'll pay the exam price and make a test appointment.
3. Get ready.
This is the time when you prepare for the exam, either independently or through coursework. Several exam preparation companies advise devoting 60 to 120 hours to studying. The length of time depends on how regularly you study.
4. Pass the PMP test.
The test can be done online or in a testing facility close to you. A little under four hours are needed to finish the exam.
5. Keep your certification current.
The three-year expiration date of the PMP certification. You'll have to 60 hours must be devoted to professional development during that time in order to keep it. If not, you can register to retake the test.