introduction
after we have got an overview about PMI
let us talk about the most famous certificate of PMI : PMP( Project management Professional )
benefits of PMP® Certification
Here are some benefits of PMP® Certification :
Recognizes your Expertise in Project Management :
- The PMP is the project management credential of choice for numerous industries and companies. By attaining the PMP credential, your name will be included in the largest and most prestigious group of certified professionals in the project management community. The PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace.
Better Salary:
- Based on a survey carried out by PMI, PMP Certified project managers get an average salaries about 20% more than similar Project Managers who do not have the prestigious PMP credentials.
Better Job Opportunities:
- In spite of the bad job markets in the recent past, the requirement for qualified Project Managers has been increasing exponentially. Based on surveys, there are 20% more jobs than PMP Certified Professionals
available.
- This has created an extremely good job market for Project Managers who have the PMP credentials. With the requirements for qualified Project Managers expected to increase exponentially in the future, the job market for PMP Certified managers will get better.
Officially recognized
- by leading companies: PMP certification is officially recognized by several leading organizations (e.g. Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Wipro, Infosys etc to name a few) that actively endorse the PMP certification and encourage their project managers to get PMP Certified. This has helped in making PMP certification as the de-facto industry standard for Project Managers.
Pre-requisites for PMP Certification
At the time of application, the candidate :
- Holds a baccalaureate or global equivalent university degree, he/she is required to have 4500 Hrs and 36 months of unique non-overlapping project management experience leading and directing project tasks
OR
- 7500 hrs and 60 months of project management experience (if the candidate does not hold a baccalaureate or global equivalent university degree, but holds a high school diploma or equivalent secondary school credential).
please Note
- Candidates will be required to document experience in performing tasks within the domains as part of the application process
- Candidates will be required to have 35 Hours of PMP training for both type above
PMP Certification Credential Process
Step 1: Application
- Submit the 4500Hrs or 7500Hrs of Project Management experience to PMI in their format . One should submit it online through www.pmi.org.
Step 2: Eligibility Letter
- PMI validate PM experience.
- It will be processed generally within 5-7 business days .
- If the experience details satisfies the requirements of PMI , technical eligibility letter will be sent to qualifying candidate.
- The eligibility letter confirms that a candidate is technically eligible to take the examination.
- The eligibility expires after one year.
Step 3: payment procedure
- Next: Candidate should pay US$ 555/- OR US$405/- as per the PMI membership status.
- Once the payment is processed ( PMI receives the payment & if application is NOT picked for AUDIT) within 5-7 business days
- candidate will receive a confirmation letter from the PMI and requesting to schedule the exam online.
Step 4: Schedule your exam
- Upon receipt of the payment confirmation letter, candidate can schedule their exam through a link provided by PMI in their letter.
PMP Application Audit
PMI holds the right to ‘Audit’ candidates application.
The process is generally applied randomly & only after candidate has paid for the examination
PMI sends back the details of 4500Hrs of experience back to candidate and asks for formal verification of each project by the concerned contact person. ( detailed and very simple step by step procedure will be informed by the PMI through mail)
Candidate should submit all the projects data duly signed (hard copy) by the contact person back to PMI
Upon satisfactory submission PMI will send the confirmation letter to the candidate to schedule the exam
PMP Examination Fees
Fees – First Exam.
- For PMI Members, the fees for the exam are $405
- üfor non-members the fees are $555.
Fees – Re-Exam (Second Shot )
- For PMI Members, the fees for Re-exam are $275
- for non-members the fees are $375.
Fees – Re-Exam (Third Shot )
- For PMI Members, the fees for Re-exam (Third Shot ) are $150
- for non-members the fees are $300.
please Note:
Candidate should be PMI member while submitting the application to avail above said discount in exam fees
PMP Exam session
The PMP Certification Examination is computer based and is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions. The allotted time to complete the examination is four hours.
PMP Examination constructed based on the PMP Examination Specification. The Exam specification details the percentage of questions that are contained in each process group as follows;
- Initiating 11% 22 Questions approx.
- Planning 23% 46 Questions approx.
- Executing 27% 54 Questions approx.
- Monitoring & Controlling 21% 42 Questions approx.
- Closing 09% 18 Questions approx.
- Prof & Social Responsibilities 09% 18 Questions approx.
PMP Study Preparation
- Understanding of PMBOK® Frame work.
- Understanding type of questions in PMP® Certification exam
- Question Answering Techniques
- Try the Elimination Technique:
- How do you pace yourself for the test?
- What to do after you have answered all the questions:
- Do not forget to pace yourself during the test:
PMP Certificate Validation
- PMP® Certificate is valid for 3 Years.
- You have to earn total 60 PDU’s (Professional Development Units) in these 3 years to continue your PMP Certificate.
- On or before completion of the 3rd year of the PMP Certificate, you have to claim these PDU’s online to PMI USA along with a continuation fees applicable at that time.
- On submission of the PDU’s & the fees your PMP Certificate will be continued for another 3 years.
PDU ?
Professional Development Unit – It is the measuring unit used to quantify approved learning and professional service activities. Typically, 1 PDU is earned for every one hour spent in planned, structured learning experience or activity
There are 5 categories under which you can earn PDUs; they are as follows –
- Formal academic education:
- Professional Activities and Self-Directed Learning
- PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)
- Other Providers: Contact hours of project management education may be earned by
- Volunteer Service to Professional or Community Organizations: A maximum of 20 PDUs
Documentation Required upon PMI audit/request: registration form, certificate or letter
