PMP Certification Eligibility
All you need to know about the requirements for being a Project Management Professional
If you are planning to be a Project Management Professional (PMP), then you need a PMP certification to get started. There are some prerequisites for getting this certification and being eligible for the PMP exam. Read on to know all the requirements for a PMP certification.
What are the PMP Certification Requirements
The two primary PMP certification requirements are qualification and experience.
There are two prerequisites for the PMP certification, and you need to have at least one of them to be eligible for the PMP certification.
PMP Certification Requirement 1:
- You need a secondary or associate degree along with 5 years (60 months) of Project Management experience. Of this, 7500 hours should be dedicated to leading and managing projects, and 35 contact hours are to be of project management education
This means that you need to participate in a project management environment for 5 years. The 7500 hours, which is approximately 3.5 years, should be spent in a leading role. A supervisor or junior team leader assisting a Project Manager is a qualified role for PMP course eligibility.
PMP Certification Requirement 2:
- You need a four-year bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or an associated field and at least 3 years (36 months) of project management experience. Of this, 4500 hours should be dedicated to leading and managing projects, and 35 contact hours are to be of project management education.
If you have a four-year bachelor degree or above, then you only need three years of project management experience. Again, the 4500 hours required in a leading or directing role includes a supervisor or junior team leader role assisting a Project Manager.
As for the 35 hours of Project Management education, you can enrol for PMP certification training.
Path to Taking the PMP Exam
Here are the steps to be eligible to take the PMP exam.
- Four-year bachelor’s degree with 4500 hours of project leading and directing experience. If you have a secondary degree, then you need 7500 hours of project leading and directing experience
- A minimum of 35 hours of formal Project Management education. You can get the Project Management Institute (PMI) membership, but that is optional
- Apply for the exam and pay the exam fees. The exam fees for members are $405 and for non-members, it’s $555
- Schedule the PMP exam
- Pass the PMP exam
A PMP certification requires you to sit for and pass the PMP exam. To be eligible for the Project Management Professional exam, you need to complete 35 hours of PMP training/education.
According to the Project Management Professional handbook by the PMI, you need to take 35 contact hours of PMP education to be eligible for the PMP certification. These 35 hours of training can be broken down into separate courses and need not be one single course.
One contact hour is one hour (60 minutes) of PMP training taken. Online classes and podcasts can also be included in this time. But, self-study does not form a part of the 35 contact hours.
As per the PMBOK Guide from PMI, the required project management topics include:
- Project quality
- Project scope
- Project budget
- Project schedule
- Project risk
- Project procurement
- Project communication
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- Onsite / Virtual
- Instructor-led Delivery
- For small to large groups
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- Study guide Prepared by SMEs
- Practice Tests
- Retrospective session
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- PDUs for relevant courses
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FAQs on PMP Certification
What is the PMP certification training course objective?
After completing your PMP Exam Prep training, you will gain an in-depth understanding of:
- Initiating a project
- Planning project work
- Developing Project schedules, cost estimates, and budgets
- Planning project staffing and communication
- Analyze projects risks
- Plan and manage project procurement
- Monitoring and controlling of project work, and more
What are the prerequisites to take the PMP exam?
There are a set of minimum requirements to be met for PMP certification. The prerequisites to take the PMP certification exam are:
- Scenario 1
- Educational Background: Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent)
- Project Management Experience: 60 months leading and directing projects
- Project Management Education: 35 hours of project management education or CAPM certification
- Scenario 2
- Educational Background: Four-year degree
- Project Management Education: 36 months hours leading and directing projects
- Project Management Education: 35 hours of project management education or CAPM certification
What is the PMP exam format?
- Exam Type: Multiple choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot, etc.
- No Of Questions: 180 questions per paper, 175 scored
- Exam duration: 230 Minutes
- Type: Closed book exam
- Result: The passing score is determined through psychometric analysis
Is it difficult to get PMP certified?
The most challenging part is clearing the eligibility criteria for the PMP Certification. Once you have done that, half the job is done. The other half is the examination and maintaining the credential. The PMP Certification training preparation aspect is taken care of by the PMI accredited REPs like Invensis Learning. A structured learning path and dedicated preparation are needed to get PMP certified.
How long does it take to get PMP certified?
After clearing the necessary eligibility requirements for the PMP Certification, including the 35 hours of training/learning, the application process can be started. Where the audit will take place, and a candidate has to pay the exam fee. This could take anywhere between 5 days to 3 months. In short, getting a PMP certification can take up to 8-10 weeks, including the preparation and PMP Certification training.
Can I get PMP certified without experience?
The eligibility criteria clearly state that a candidate must have project management experience. So, unfortunately, a candidate cannot get a PMP Certification without experience. But a little relaxation in qualifications is overwhelming. A high school diploma holder can also appear for the certification after completing the other eligibility requirements.
For how long does the PMP certification stay valid?
The PMP Certification is valid for three years, starting from the day the candidate clears the exam. In this period, the candidate must earn 60 PDUs to maintain the PMP credential after the completion of 3 years.
What is the cost of the PMP Exam?
The PMP Certification Exam cost is USD 405 for members and USD 555 for non-members.
What qualifies as PMP experience?
The project management experience is any work that is spent planning and executing projects. This may include any work related to initial planning, time management, execution, budget allocation, risk management, etc.
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