PMP Certification:
PMI® Project Management Professional PMP® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects.
This recognition is seen through increased marketability to employers and higher salary; according to the PMI® Salary Survey — Sixth Edition, a PMP® increases your salary up to 10% more than your non-credentialed colleagues and peers.
Who should apply?
The PMP® recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. If you're an experienced project manager looking to solidify your skills, stand out to employers and maximize your earning potential, the PMP® credential is the right choice for you.
PMP® Requirements
To apply for the PMP®, you need to have either:
- A four-year degree (bachelor's or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.
- A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.
OR
How to Apply
A printable PMP® application form is also available or go to PMI® Offical site for online registration system.
The PMP® Exam Format was Updated on August 31, 2011
With the PMP® exam updated as of August 31st, we've noticed a lot of mis-information by course providers looking to capitalize on student anxiety. In a nutshell, students should notbe panicking about the minor adjustments to the PMP® exam.
Has the PMBOK® Guide changed?
No. The PMBOK® Guide - Fourth Edition (2008) remains the definitive reference text for the PMP® certification. It has not changed, and students will continue to use the PMBOK® Guide to refer back to for all PMP Knowledge Areas and processes.
What significant differences are there with the updated PMP® exam?
The most visible change is in the Professional and Social Responsibility content area, commonly known as "Domain 6". Moving forward, this domain will no longer be a standalone testing area. Rather, Professional and Social Responsibility will now be tested across every domain.
Have there been changes to the number of questions, the application process, or the passing score?
No. No other items have been changed with regard to the exam. The eligibility requirements, application process, score reports, number of questions, and passing requirements all remain the same.
- There continue to be 200 total multiple choice questions which make up the PMP® exam.
- 25 randomly placed "pre-test questions" are included, and do not count towards the pass/fail determination.
- Individuals have 4 hours to complete the exam.
- Individuals must score 61% or higher to pass the exam (106 of 175 questions)
| PMP® Exam Updates as of August 31, 2011 | ||
| Process group | Previous exam | Updated exam |
| Initiating the project | 11.00% | 13.00% |
| Planning the project | 23.00% | 24.00% |
| Executing the project | 27.00% | 30.00% |
| Monitoring and controlling the project | 21.00% | 25.00% |
| Closing the project | 9.00% | 8.00% |
| Professional ethics and social responsibility | 9.00% | Will be spread across all process groups. |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
PMI chapters and communities of practice for PMP®
Title: PMP® Exam Challenge! Fifth Edition
Author: J. LeRoy Ward and Ginger Levin
Pages: 614
Format: Paperback
Category: Exam Prep
Title: The Portable PMP® Exam Prep: Conversations on Passing the PMP® Exam, fourth edition
Author: Carl L. Pritchard and J. LeRoy Ward
Format: CD-ROM
Category: Exam Prep
Title: PMP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, eighth edition
Author: J. LeRoy Ward and Ginger Levin
Pages: 400
Format: Spiral Binder
Category: Exam Prep
Title: The PMP® Exam "How To Pass On Your First Try"
Author: Andy Crowe
Pages: 516
Format: Paperback
Category: Exam Prep
Title: Project Manager How to pass the PMP® Exam without dying in the attempt
Author: Pablo Lledó
Pages: 433
Format: Paperback
Category: Exam Prep
Title: PMP® Exam Practice Questions and Solutions- Why the best answer is best and the wrong answers are wrong- 4th Edition
Author: Aileen Ellis, PgMP, PMP
Pages: 265
Format: Spiral Binder
Category: Exam Prep
Title: The Ultimate PMP® Exam Prep Kit
Author: Wes Balakian, PMP and Timothy Bergmann, PMP
Pages: 672
Format: Paperback
Category: Exam Prep
Title: The Ultimate PMP® Exam Prep Guide
Author: Wes Balakian, PMP and Timothy Bergmann, PMP
Pages: 634
Format: Paperback
Category: Exam Prep
Title: Achieve PMP® Exam Success, 4th Edition
Author: Margaret Chu, PMP, Diane Altwies, PMP, & Janice Preston, PMP
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback w/CD-ROM
Category: Exam Prep
Title: PMP Exam Success Series: Certification Study System
Author: Tony Johnson, MBA, PMP, PgMP
Format: Paperback w/CD-ROM
Category: Exam Prep
Title: Fourth Edition PMBOK® Guide Based PMP Exam Review Simulation CD-ROM
Author: Tony Johnson, MBA, PMP, PgMP
Format: CD-ROM
Category: Exam Prep
Title: PMP® Bootcamp Manual with CD-ROM
Author: Tony Johnson, MBA, PMP, PgMP
Pages: 550
Format: Paperback w/CD-ROM
Category: Exam Prep
Title: PMP® Exam Success Series: Processes Audio CD
Author: Tony Johnson, MBA, PMP, PgMP
Format: CD-ROM
Category: Exam Prep