The document outlines the steps to become a PMI-PMP certified project manager. It discusses the prerequisites, including work experience requirements. It then details the 7 step process: 1) Check eligibility, 2) Complete 35 hours of training, 3) Fill out the PMP application, 4) Pay fees and become a Candidate PMP, 5) Schedule the exam, 6) Take the exam, and 7) Continue learning as a PMP. Key exam details like the number of questions, time allotted, and scoring are provided. Tips from past PMPs are shared to help with exam preparation.
The document outlines the steps to become a PMI-PMP certified project manager. It discusses the prerequisites, including work experience requirements. It then details the 7 step process: 1) Check eligibility, 2) Complete 35 hours of training, 3) Fill out the PMP application, 4) Pay fees and become a Candidate PMP, 5) Schedule the exam, 6) Take the exam, and 7) Continue learning as a PMP. Key exam details like the number of questions, time allotted, and scoring are provided. Tips from past PMPs are shared to help with exam preparation.
The document outlines the steps to become a PMI-PMP certified project manager. It discusses the prerequisites, including work experience requirements. It then details the 7 step process: 1) Check eligibility, 2) Complete 35 hours of training, 3) Fill out the PMP application, 4) Pay fees and become a Candidate PMP, 5) Schedule the exam, 6) Take the exam, and 7) Continue learning as a PMP. Key exam details like the number of questions, time allotted, and scoring are provided. Tips from past PMPs are shared to help with exam preparation.
The document outlines the steps to become a PMI-PMP certified project manager. It discusses the prerequisites, including work experience requirements. It then details the 7 step process: 1) Check eligibility, 2) Complete 35 hours of training, 3) Fill out the PMP application, 4) Pay fees and become a Candidate PMP, 5) Schedule the exam, 6) Take the exam, and 7) Continue learning as a PMP. Key exam details like the number of questions, time allotted, and scoring are provided. Tips from past PMPs are shared to help with exam preparation.
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. About PMI-PMP Exam • PMP Examination refers PMBOK Guide as the primary one: • 6th Edition of PMBOK Guide – from March 26, 2018 (current one) • PMP Examination Questions: • Developed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 standard • Developed and validated by a global group of PMP holders • Are referenced to current PM practices, including those of PMI’s • Are monitored through psychometric analysis • Satisfy the test specifications of the PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO) • PMP-ECO has both unique and overlapping contents when compared with PMBOK Guide
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Process – In 7 Simple Steps • Step – 1: Check your eligibility - “Aspiring PMP” • Step – 2: Take the 35 formal project management training • Step – 3: Fill the PMI-PMP Application (http://www.pmi.org) • Step – 4: Pay the exam fee after approval of completeness of you application • Application Approved “Candidate PMP” • Audit is optional as it is random. But it happens. • Step – 5: Schedule a Date for the Exam • Step – 6: Take the Exam and be a “Certified PMP” • Step – 7: Continue being a PMP by learning regularly (many miss it after being a PMP!)
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMP Exam Eligibility
• Non-overlapping experience • Experience does not mean as a designated Project Manager • Experience should be in all 5 performance domains (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing)
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMP Exam Information • Total Number of Questions = 200 • Number of Exam Questions = 175 (Scored) • Number of Pretest Questions = 25 (Unscored) • For You – No way to know. Take it as 200 Questions • Total Duration = 4 hours • Exam will be preceded by a 15 minutes tutorial (15 minutes) and will be followed by a Survey (15 minutes) • Pass percentage – Unknown • Exam Score – PASS or FAIL • Exam Grading – On 5 Performance domains
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Candidate PMP to Certified PMP 1. 35 Hour Formal Project Management Training
• Nearly 40% of your preparation will happen here
• Your coach/trainer – Makes a lot of difference • 1 day of interaction with an expert PMP is equivalent to 1 month of reading books! • Money should not be your No.1 criteria • Post 35 hour training, you should: • Know the names of all process groups, knowledge areas & process • Know how and why they interact with each other in a project • Know all the important & key inputs, tools & techniques and ouputs, known as ITTOs (you cannot and need not remember all) • Be proficient in all the mathematical areas
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Candidate PMP to Certified PMP 2. PMI Audit Process
• Applications can be audited by PMI
• During audit, you will be asked the following: • Copies of your diploma/degree/global equivalent • Signatures from your supervisor(s)/manager(s) for the project(s) recorded in your application • Copies of certificates for the 35 PDU contact hour program • Needed documents - Submit within 90 days • Audit takes 5 to 7 business days • Confirmation e-mail sent by PMI on audit completion
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Candidate PMP to Certified PMP 3. Preparation Time
• Desirable – 200 to 220 hours
• Minimum – 120 to 140 hours • Duration – Spread over next 12 to 14 weeks (maximum 24 weeks) • Toughest part – Tendency will be to elongate • More you delay, more chances of forgetting. • Daily Read – 1 to 2 hours every day • Over weekends – 4 to 6 hours • Overall weekly – 12 to 15 hours (50 to 60 hours in a month) • Revise what you have read • Another tough part
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Candidate PMP to Certified PMP 4. PMP Exam
• Exam is to be scheduled online
• Exam scheduling via Prometric: http://www.prometric.com/pmi • PMI Eligibility ID needed – alphanumeric ending with E, e.g., 1234567E1 • You can schedule the exam in advance • Once the date is selected - available time slot appears • Select the time at which you can take the exam • Last minute rescheduling is possible 48 hours (2 days) or more before the scheduled date.
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Tips: From Successful PMPs • PMP Success Stories – 2016 • These are based on the new PMP exam, which changed from January 12, 2016. Hence, important. • Link: https://managementyogi.blogspot.in/search/label/PMP %20Success%20Stories%202016 • PMP Success Stories – 2015 • Though based on old pattern, all the tips shared you can reuse. • Link: https://managementyogi.blogspot.in/search/label/PMP %20Success%20Stories%202015 • PMP Success Stories – 2014: • All reusable tips as they are also based on PMBOK 5th Edition • Link: https://managementyogi.blogspot.in/search/label/PMP %20Success%20Stories%202014
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Continuing as a PMP • Once certified PMP Certification is valid for 3 years • Holders must achieve 60 PDUs for renewal • 1 PDU corresponds to 1 hour of professional development activity approved by the PMI • PDU is divided into the segments of talent triangle.
PMI, PMBOK and PMP are registered trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Sustaining Benefits • PMP helps in your PMI-ACP certification • If PMP, you need not show the project management experience. • PMP helps in your PgMP certification • In PgMP, you have to know PMBOK Guide well for certain modules. • Low cost, but of high value compared to a 1 year Global MBA program on Project Management • PMP certification itself considered to be 1 year MBA in Project Management. • PMI is more recognized than many MBA programs on Project Management. • Highlighting your achievement • PMP in your professional online profile • PMP in your official signature • PMP in your resume and visiting cards
