Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Exam Preparation

Exam Details
PMP is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
 Table of Contents

 PMP® Prerequisites
 PMP® Application
 Preparing for the PMP® Exam

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 1 PMP® Prerequisites

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 Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives for This Module are:

What is PMI® & PMBOK® Guide?
Evolution of the Project Management Institute
Certifications offered by the PMI®
PMI® contact resources
What is PMP®?
Prerequisites for the PMP® Exam
PMP® Exam Syllabus
How is the PMP® Exam structured?
About this tutorial

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 Prerequisites for the PMP® Exam

▪ Best way to understand the requirements for taking your PMP® Examination is to read
and absorb the PMI®’s PMP® Handbook (30 Minute reading)

▪ PMI®’s PMP® Handbook covers all aspects prerequisites, creating and submitting your
application including all steps and exceptions

▪ The handbook is a free download from the Project Management Institute, Inc. website

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 Prerequisites for the PMP® Exam

Training Requirements: Project Experience:

• 35 contact hours of project • Experience in leading and directing

management training project "tasks"
• The KnowledgeHut training program • 4500 hours over at least 36 months
enables you to meet PMI®'s 35 hour with a four year Bachelor’s Degree or
training requirement global equivalent
• 7500 hours over at least 60 months
with a High School/Diploma
PMP® Application: Payment:
• Completed, submitted and accepted • $405 for PMI Members
PMP Application • $555 for Non-PMI Members

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 2 The PMP® Application
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 The PMP® Application Process

Application Process: Scheduling Your Exam:

▪ Once your PMP® Application is submitted, ▪ You need to schedule and pass the PMP®
reviewed and accepted by PMI and payment exam within 1 year from registration date
is made, PMI will send an electronic ▪ You have three trials within 1 year to clear
notification indicating: the PMP® exam (Re-examination fees apply)
▪ Examination Scheduling Instructions, or ▪ PMP® Exam is conducted through Thompson
▪ A notice your application has been Prometric – online registration and
selected for audit scheduling
▪ You will need your PMI confirmation number
from PMI to register for the PMP® Exam

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 The PMP® Application Process – Audit Process

PMP® Audit: PMP® Audit Process:

▪ Any application can be audited as part of a ▪ PMI will provide all forms needed,
Random Audit downloadable from their web site
▪ Not a set back – just takes a bit longer before ▪ Reach out to your contacts listed on your
you are able to schedule your exam application and deliver the forms to them to
sign and seal
▪ Return everything to PMI via registered mail
(No scans or electronic delivery)
▪ Make sure your contacts are reachable and
willing to verify your experience
▪ 10-30 minutes time investment from their
side
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 3 Preparing for the PMP® Exam

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 Preparing for the PMP® Exam

Preparing for Your PMP® Exam

▪ Meeting Education Requirement - 35 hours of education/training
▪ Create an account on PMI website and join as a PMI member (recommended)
▪ Start Your PMP® Application:
▪ Important to list accurate contact details
▪ Project descriptions are important
▪ Do not include overlapping projects experience
▪ Provide experience in all five process groups
(On a single project, you need not have experience in all five process groups)
▪ Avoid red flags
▪ Line up your contacts from previous projects for a possible audit
▪ Submit application for review and pay the exam fee
▪ If selected for an audit, clear audit requirements, else, you get a notification to schedule the exam
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 Preparing for the PMP® Exam

Preparing for Your PMP® Exam

▪ Make a study plan and stick to it

▪ Set a realistic date for taking the exam and schedule it (2-3 months out recommended)
▪ Read the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition at least twice
▪ Master Earned Value and Critical Path areas, know your formulas
▪ Take as many sample questions as possible
▪ Once passed, you are PMP® certified for 3 years. Congratulations.
▪ You need to earn 60 PDUs within 3 years to maintain your certification for the next 3 years.

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 PMP® Exam Preparation Tips

▪ Setup a study plan and stick to it

▪ Start your study program early, do not wait 9 months
▪ Uninterrupted study time is best
▪ Form a group study with others (if that works for you)
▪ Stay positive (this too shall pass)
▪ Eat well, exercise and get enough sleep
▪ Do not study for more than an hour before the exam; get a good night’s sleep

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 Preparing for the PMP® Exam – Links & Resources

▪ PMI Web Site – www.pmi.org

▪ Prometric - www.prometric.com/PMI
▪ Internet - Plenty of resources for helping with PMP® certification
▪ KnowledgeHut web site – www.knowledgehut.com
▪ Sample Exams and Questions – Attempt as many as you can
▪ Why PMP®?
- pmi.org/learning/project-management-salary-survey.aspx
- businesswire.com/news/home/20151028006050/en/PMI-Global-Survey-Reveals-PMP%C2%AE-
Certified-Project-Managers
- http://www.cio.com/article/2945413/certifications/top-10-project-management-
certifications.html

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