PMP Certification Training in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Project Management Institute charges a standardized fee for PMP® Certification examination (in USD) all across the world. The fee is $ 405 for the PMI® members while for non-members it is $ 555. Log-on to www.xe.com to calculate the examination fee for PMP® Certification in Jeddah as per the present currency exchange rate. Both the members and non-members are permitted to re-attempt the exam thrice, each for a cost of $ 275 and $ 375 respectively.Given below is the detailed cost structure of the expenditures involved in the PMP® Certification process:

The various expenditures related to the PMP® Certification are:PMP® Examination Fee: A candidate can select either online computer-based or offline paper-based exam by paying $ 555 as fee. In the absence of appropriate online test centers, PMI® conducts only paper-based certification tests in several locales.Three re-attempts can be made for a cost of $ 375 each, if a candidate is not able to cross the line at the first attempt.
PMI® Membership: PMI® Membership can be bought for $ 129 along with an additional joining fee of $ 10. Being a member of the PMI® brings down the examination cost from $ 555 to $ 405. Also, the members are entitled to a free PMBOK® e-handbook, which the non-members can avail for $ 50 (from Amazon).

Tutoring and Training Cost: It is compulsory for every individual to undergo training for a 35-hour period before taking the PMP® exam. The candidate can either do it in a trainer-led program or a classroom learning course. In case of a traveling constraint, an online course may be selected. While the online courses in Jeddah cost around $ 400, the classroom training programs can be undertaken for $ 800.

Addition Study Material: Along with the PMBOK® Handbook, numerous study modules and guides are required while preparing for the PMP® Exams. The cost for these texts may vary from $ 40 to $ 100.

Credential Renewal: Every PMP® certified professional has to get the credentials renewed once in every three years.

In Saudi Arabia, PMP® Examination fee for members of the PMI® and non-members is $ 405 and $ 555 respectively. The exam can either be taken online through computer or offline on paper.Apart from the membership fee of $ 130, a renewal-fee of $ 119 is charged too. Various cost benefits are conferred upon the members of the PMI®. For instance, members can access and download the digital copy of the PMBOK® Handbook for free from the PMI® Website.

Every type of PMP® Certification Training: classroom training, mentor-led training and self-learning has its own pros and cons. The most cost-effective amongst these three is self-learning.Tutor-led training and self-learning can be acquired through online platforms. KnowledgeHut is one of the supreme platforms via which you can acquire 35 contact hours of PMP® Training.The below mentioned should be kept in mind while picking an online portal for training:

• Is the trainer certified?
• Does it extend a 35 contact-hours certificate?
• Are the lectures offered by an eloquent English-speaker?
• How long are the E-learning sources accessible?

Every member of the PMI® receives free PDUs during the membership term and its renewal. Free PDUs can also be attained by engaging in lectures and seminars and through other ways extended by the PMI®. The latest information regarding academics, membership, networking and project management certification can be acquired via PMI® Newsletter. Consequently, it helps in enhancement of your understanding and knowledge.The following are the advantages of being a PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter member:

• Interaction and Debate: PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter presents a foundation to its members for the assessment of complexities, consequences, resolutions and concepts concerning Project Management.
• Network Formation: PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter grants you the opportunity of connecting with the local community of experts. This local community of experts incorporates a continues exchange of ideas and  knowledge. This kind of solid networking promotes learning and is beneficial to all the events of the chapter. Furthermore you also get an opportunity of locating lucrative job offers with the formation of vital internal connections.
  
• Symposiums and Conclaves: PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter conducts several events such as seminars and conclaves exclusively for its members.
  
  
• Volunteering: PMI® members have additional privileges of volunteering in various events held by the PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter.
  

You can visit and contact the PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter through:Address: Alyoum Tower 10th Floor        King Fahad Road        Al Hussam        Dammam 34223
Tel: +966 13 807 9960
Fax: +966 13 807 9960

The numerous education and certification programs catered by the PMI® Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Chapter are:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
• PMI® Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®
• PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
• PMI® Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®
• PMI® Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®

+44-161-855-7397 is the customer service contact number for Saudi Arabian candidates.

If a candidate doesn’t have the required computer equipment for online proctored exams, he/she might not receive a refund. Hence, you should check to see if you meet the minimum system requirements before you schedule the exam. Your PMP® examination (CBT & OP) can be scheduled through:

1. Visit www.PMI.org. Find the “Review Application Status” option under “myPMI” section and select “Schedule Exam”
2. Next, you will be taken to your Pearson VUE account, when you can choose the exam you wish to schedule under the “Pre-approved Exams” list.
3. The page you land on will allow you to search for your testing program by typing in its name. Enter PMI® (Project Management Institute) as your testing program.Note: Before scheduling, rescheduling or cancelling your exam, the testing program has to be selected, or the customer service can also be contacted.
4. Alternatively, you can view a list of all test sponsors by selecting “A to Z list of all programs”
5. Since your PMP® test sponsor name is Project Management Institute (PMI), you can find it after clicking on “P”
6. After selecting PMI® - Project Management Institute, you will be redirected to a page where you have to enter your unique PMI® eligibility ID for logging in.
7. Next, you will have to select the option for Center Based Test or Online Proctored Test.

Choosing CBT:

You need to continue with the following steps for scheduling CBT in a Jeddah Test Center:

1. You will be required to select the available booking method. Choose “I will be scheduling for a future date at a test center” and proceed
2. Next, you will be able to “View Testing Policies”. Review the policies and select “Schedule this exam”
3. The next step allows you to choose the test center, date, and time for your PMP® certification exam. You just need to choose your exam center in Jeddah and then choose a suitable date and time.
4. Select “Proceed to Checkout” after you have reviewed the appointment.
5. Next, select “Submit Order”
6. You should get a confirmation mail for your appointment. 

Choosing Online Proctored Test:

If you wish to choose Online Proctored Test for scheduling your PMP® exam in Jeddah, you need to follow the steps given below:

1. Go through the online proctoring policies, agree to it and proceed by selecting “Next”
2. In the next page, you can view your selected exam and language aid. Select “View Testing Policies” and then select “Schedule This Exam”
3. Next, you will be required to select the time and date for your exam. There is no need of choosing a location. Select any date first (between Tuesday and Saturday), then you can select any time of the day.
4. Select “Proceed to Checkout” after you have reviewed the appointment information
5. Select “Submit Order for completing the checkout process
6. A confirmation mail will be sent to you from Pearson VUE to confirm the appointment

For maintaining the PMP Certification, it is critical for an individual to consistently earn PDUs. PDUs are fundamental components of CCR (Continuing Certification Requirements). At least 60 PDUs are needed to fulfill the CCR which further aids in the PMP Certification renewal process.

The following are the requisites of the CCR for PMI® Certification:

The following professional development activities can be adopted for earning the requisite 60 PDUs:

• Education/Learning
• Contributing to your profession