Paper-based exams are available for those seeking PMP certification.
The Project Management Professional, or PMP, exam is taken by business professionals to enhance their credentials. As a globally recognized certification, the PMP gives professionals an upper hand in attaining their preferred level of work. Payment is required to take the exam. If unsuccessful in passing the exam, professionals may retake it up to three times within one year of the application. Those who pass the PMP exam must maintain their credentials with a minimum of 60 Professional Development Units (or PDUs) of project management-related service activities or continued education every three years.
Instructions
PMP Application Process
1. Meet the prerequisites. You must have a bachelor's degree, 4,500 hours of professional service and 35 hours of project management education to take the exam. Alternatively, those with a high school diploma or equivalent must have 7,500 hours of service and 35 hours of project management education. You also must have three to five years of non-overlapping project management experience, depending on your level of education.
2. Visit the Project Management International (PMI) website and click on "Certification." Locate the information on the page to apply for the PMP test and follow the website's directions to register as a PMI user, which is required.
3. Create an account with PMI, providing a user name, email address and other personal information. Follow the instructions to complete the registration process.
4. Complete the online application within 90 days. Read and agree to PMI's code of ethics before submitting the application electronically. Alternatively, you can submit a paper application to PMI. If mailing, include the fee payment with the paper application.
5. Remit payment fee, for online applicants, according to the level of PMI membership, the number of times you have taken the exam during a one-year period or renewal status. Submit payment with a credit card, personal check, money order or wire transfer. Include a Credential Payment Form with your payment.
6. If you are randomly selected for an audit, submit proof of eligibility requirements pertaining to experienced hours and education. Send PMI copies of certificates, supervisor signatures and educational diplomas. The one-year interval allowing an applicant to take the PMP exam begins after the successful audit has come to a close.
Preparation and Exam
7. Study the topics covered in the PMP exam. Take practice tests and attend training classes to prepare you for the exam and give you test-taking strategies.
8. Schedule your computer-based exam online by visiting www.prometric.com and follow the directions. Research the computer-based testing site locations; if none exists near your home, a paper-based test center may be available.
9. Bring a government-issued photo ID that includes your signature and your PMI eligibility ID to be admitted into the exam. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time to sign in. Do not bring anything else into the exam room with you, including calculators, coats, purses or other personal belongings.
10. Follow the proctor's directions and answer each exam question to the best of your ability. Take your time and concentrate on the exam questions. Four hours are allotted for the 200-question exam.
11. Access your pass/fail designation and proficiency level online no earlier than 10 days after the exam date through PMI's online certification system. Scoring of paper-based tests require an additional $45 fee for hand-scoring and take longer for results.
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