PMP® Certification Training

Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP certification demonstrates to employers, clients and colleagues that a project manager possesses project management knowledge, experience and skills to bring projects to successful completion.  

As the demand for skilled project managers is at a critically urgent level, the PMP certification empowers you with the professional skills necessary to lead project teams and achieve successful project results.  The PMP® certification course enables you to: 

• Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality. 
• Demonstrate your proficiency in project management. 
• Grow your career in project management with confidence.  
• Enhance your salary (Year after year, the PMP certification has garnered global recognition and commanded a higher salary for certified individuals over non-certified individuals). 
• Enable you to network with industry leaders and Agile professionals 
• Begin your project management journey to advanced certifications like PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® and others. 
• Give your career a boost and make you eligible for best roles in top companies globally. 
• Enhance your versatility and expand your skillset through rigorous training and coursework.

The new PMP® course has been thoughtfully designed to make you a skilled Project Manager. You will be equipped with all the tools and techniques to design, organize, execute and complete projects within the set deadlines and allocated budget. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to: 

• Value servant leadership
• Measure training outcomes
• Maintain team and knowledge transfer
• Assess behaviour with the help of personality indicators
• Examine the personality indicators and check the emotional needs of stakeholders
• Assess opportunities to deliver value incrementally
• Subdivide the tasks into modules and find the Minimum Viable Product
• Coordinate with other projects and other operations
• Recommend a project methodology or approach(agile/hybrid/predictive)
• Use iterative incremental practices throughout the project lifecycle(Lessons learned/ Stakeholder Engagement)
• Confirm approach for knowledge transfers
• Classify compliance categories
• Determine potential threats to compliance
• Use methods to support compliance
• Analyze the consequences of noncompliance
• Determine the necessary approach and action to address the compliance needs(risk/legal)
• Measure the project compliance
• Evaluate delivery options to demonstrate the value
• Assess organizational culture
• Manage conflicts within and across teams 
  
• Motivate and build high-performance teams 
• Become a sought-after Project Manager, Program Manager or Portfolio Manager. 

The workshop is aimed at project managers, aspiring project managers and anyone who manages projects. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: 

• Mid-Level and Senior Project Managers 
• Project Coordinators 
• Project Analyst 
• Project Leaders 
• Product Managers 
• Program Managers 
• Project Sponsors 
• Team Leaders 
• Anyone who wishes to build-up knowledge in agile and hybrid approaches 

Software Requirements  

• Internet browser  
• MS Word or Notepad for Case Study  

System Requirements  

• Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity. 

There are no prerequisites to attend the course. Anyone interested who wishes to build-up knowledge in project management, agile and hybrid approaches will benefit from the course. 

Once you have mastered PMP, you can consider the certifications below: 

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) 
• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) 
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) 
• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) 
• Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP®) 

PMP® certifications are offered by Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI®), the accrediting body for PMP certification. 

KnowledgeHut’s partnership with PMI dates back to 2011 when it became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). As a result of meeting rigorous standards for training quality and effectiveness over the years, KnowledgeHut has now achieved Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) status with PMI.  

You cannot take the PMP exam without undertaking 35 hours of project management education, either as a self-paced e-learning or live instructor-led training from an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI, like KnowledgeHut.

To fulfil eligibility requirements for the PMP® exam, you must fulfill the following: 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent), OR
• Four-year Degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent), OR
• Bachelor's or Post-Graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master's or global equivalent).
  

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, OR
• Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, OR
• Minimum two years/24 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: 

• 35 contact hours of formal education, unless you are an active CAPM holder.

Some find the application process for the PMP exam to be quite complex. When you enrol for a PMP certification training program with KnowledgeHut, you'll benefit from step-by-step guidance by a KnowledgeHut in-house SME on your PMI® registration and membership as well as your application review and submission. The expert will hand-hold you through the entire process, so that you can focus on what matters - your exam preparation. In addition to this, you’ll also benefit from a 100% money-back guarantee.

Here are the ten steps to get PMP® certified: 

Step 1: Confirm your eligibility to become a PMP® certified project manager before proceeding.

Step 2: Register on the PMI® website, or become a PMI® member and member of your local chapter.

Step 3: Undertake 35 hours of PMP® Training from an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) like KnowledgeHut to earn 35 PDUs (PMI’s Education requirement).

Step 4: Check out the PMP® classroom training schedules & dates to find a suitable session that meets your requirements.

Step 5: Sign up for the PMP® Exam by filling the PMI® application form and submit it to PMI® for approval.

Step 6: Once your online application has been determined to be complete, PMI will send your eligibility code, requesting payment.

Step 7: Pay the credential fee payment ($405 for PMI members; $555 for non-members). 

Step 8: Schedule your PMP exam on the PMI® app, my.pmi.org; you can choose to take the exam at a Pearson VUE test center or via the online proctored testing solution.

Step 9: Develop a detailed study plan and study hard; study the PMBOK® Guide thoroughly a few times, as it is one of the primary references for the Exam.

Step 10: Appear for the exam with the required documents and aim for at least 80% or higher (this is a guideline rather than a rigid pass percentage criterion as PMI have not published the pass score in recent times).

You will get detailed information about applying for the PMP® exam in PMI’s PMP Handbook. The handbook provides information on all testing modalities, policies and procedures for obtaining and maintaining the PMP certification. You will find tips and important information on the certification process including the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 

You do not need to earn all 35 contact hours from one project management course. However, it is more structured to acquire all the project management knowledge from a single course that focuses on the latest PMBOK® Guide framework.  

Yes, you should have completed the 35 PMP contact hours before submitting your PMP application. Yes. You would need to enter the course details together with the date of completion on the PMP® application form before submitting. 

The PMBOK® Guide refers to PMI's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® and the latest edition, the Sixth Edition, published in 2017, can be downloaded here. As per the history of the PMBOK Guide, PMI releases a new version every 4 to 5 years to keep up with the latest best practices and trends. We anticipate the seventh version of the PMBOK Guide being released sometime in 2021 or early 2022. 

The PMBOK® Guide is a great resource and an extremely useful one to prepare for the PMP® exam. The PMP exam tests your understanding of project management from PMI’s perspectives, which the PMBOK Guide captures in a very organized and systematic way. 

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate from KnowledgeHut on successfully completing the course.  

The time it will take you to get PMP certified depends on your effort and capability as well as your experience and qualifications. To be eligible for the PMP® exam, you need to meet the experience and education requirements, and pass the PMP examination, a 180-question, multiple-choice exam. Along with fulfilling eligibility requirements, professionals typically take between 2 to 4 months to prepare for the exam.

The PMP certification status can be verified via PMI’s Certification Registry. However, inclusion in the registry is voluntary, so not all certification holders may be listed.

To verify a certification holder's status, enter an individual's last name/surname in the search field and a list of matches will be displayed.

Renewing your certification enables you to demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development. It also demonstrates the value of your knowledge in project management to employers, peers and colleagues.  

Below are the steps to renew your PMP certification. 

• Acquire 60 PDUs for every 3-year cycle. 
• Enter your PDUs in the online CCR system (CCRS). 
  
• Pay the renewal fee according to the instructions mentioned on the renewal reminder notification from PMI. 

Ways to earn PDUS; 

• Through education you can earn a maximum of 35 PDUs 
• Giving back to the PMI will get you a maximum of 25 PDUs. Volunteering activities, working as project management professional and generating knowledge are some ways to give back to the PMI.  

PDUs are Professional Development Units issued by the Project Management Institute®. They can be earned by completing educational training or learning opportunities, which serve to validate your participation and continued proficiency in the principles and practices of project management. 

PDUs are the measuring unit used to quantify your professional development as part of the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 1 PDU = 1 hour of learning/activity. 

PDUs recognize your dedication to the project management world through the award of credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. PDUs are offered by the PMI®, and every PMI certification, except the CAPM®, requires you to earn a specific number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.  

You will be eligible for 35 PDUs on course completion that can be used for recertification from PMI® Inc. 

You can earn PDUs by attending training programs offered by PMI Authorized Training Partners or by organizations or universities. Whenever you attend a PMI congress, webinar, conference or any other event or indulge in self-directed learning, you can earn PDUs. 

You can start earning and recording PDUs as soon as you earn a PMI certification. Any activities you have completed before earning your certification will not count as PDUs for your newly acquired certification. 

Yes, you can transfer PDUs to your next certification cycle if you have earned PDUs above the required total of 60 for PMP, in the last year of your 3-year certification cycle. The PDUs you earned in the first two years cannot be utilized in a future cycle. Further details can be found in the PMP Handbook.  

No, you do not need to submit any supporting documentation to report new PDUs. However, it is recommended that you keep a folder of all PDU-related documentation handy for at least 18 months post your Continual Certification Requirement (CCR) cycle, so it is readily available should you be randomly selected for an audit. 

You can find out more about PDUs in PMI’s FAQs. 

The submission of a PMP exam application indicates your agreement to comply with PMI’s terms of the audit process. All applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected for audit.  

The purpose of the audit is to enhance the credibility of the certification programs and maintain the high standard established. 

KnowledgeHut is right by your side throughout your certification process. Right from your enrollment for the PMP training program, you will receive comprehensive assistance for PMI registration and membership and review and submission of your PMP exam application. 

Should your application get selected for the audit process, you will have 90 days to gather and submit all certificates and documentation to substantiate your project management experience and project management-related education; proper verification for the project experience listed in the application must be provided. A KnowledgeHut expert will guide you through every step to ensure application and exam success. All you need to do is focus on your exam preparation.

You would need to submit: 

1. Copies of your diploma/global equivalent 
2. Signatures from your supervisor(s) or manager(s) from the project(s) recorded in the experience verification section of the application 
3. Copies of certificates and/or letters from the training institute(s) for each course recorded on the application to meet the required contact hours of project management education 

You have 90 days to submit the requested documentation. Provided you submit all the necessary documentation to meet the terms and requirements of the audit process, the audit should take just about five to seven business days to complete. 

If selected for audit, you may not continue with the certification process until you have complied with the audit requirements. The completed audit forms can be sent by regular postal mail or express courier service, to the address below. All materials must be sent at one time, in one envelope.  

• PMI 
• Attn: Certification Audit 
• 14 Campus Blvd. 
• Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA 

If a PMP audit fails, PMI’s Certification Department will take further actions depending on the specific case. 

You will need to get a colleague, peer, client or sponsor verify programs and/or projects that you were the manager or supervisor for. The person would need to have sufficient knowledge of the project to be able to verify your project management experience. 

No, PMI will retain the documentation submitted as per its internal auditing procedures. 

Yes, audit materials are completely confidential, and PMI will not be sharing this with any third parties unless legally required to do so. 

You can find more information about the audits in the PMP Handbook. 

The exam is conducted by PMI®. KnowledgeHut is an Authorized Training Partner of PMI. 

Yes, once you pay the PMP® Certification fee or complete the PMP® application audit, you will receive an approval email/audit verification confirmation email from PMI®. This email consists of your PMI® Eligibility ID which you will need to schedule your PMP® exam at the Pearson VUE website. 

Note: You can also recover your PMI® Eligibility ID on the my PMI® section of the PMI® website in case you lose the email. 

To fulfil eligibility requirements for the PMP® exam, you require: 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent) OR Four-year Degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) OR Bachelor's or Post-Graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master's or global equivalent);

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience OR minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience OR minimum two years/24 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience;

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION:  35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder, minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience and 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder.

The experience and education requirements for the exam can be quite confusing. When you enrol for a PMP certification training program with KnowledgeHut, you'll benefit from step-by-step guidance by a KnowledgeHut in-house SME on your PMI® registration and membership. The expert will hand-hold you through review and submission of your PMP® exam application, so you can focus on what matters - your certification. In addition to this, you’ll also benefit from a 100% money-back guarantee.

You can take your PMP exam either at a Pearson Vue Test Center or via an Online Proctored Test by following these steps: 

• Step 1: Log in to www.PMI.org and then move to ‘Review Application Status’ under myPMI® section. Click on ‘Schedule Exam’. 
• Step 2: You’ll be redirected to your Pearson VUE account.  
• Step 3: The landing page of your Pearson VUE account comprises of a space where you need to search the name of your testing program. For PMP®, you need to search for PMI® - Project Management Institute. 
• Note: Before scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling an exam, it is mandatory for you to select your testing program, or you can also choose to contact one of the customer service representatives. 
• There is another way to find and select your testing program. You can find a list of all test sponsors on the landing page of your Pearson VUE account by clicking on ‘A to Z list of all programs’. 
• Step 4: In the next step, click on ‘P’ to find PMI® (Project Management Institute) which is the test sponsor or testing program name for PMP® exam. 
• Step 5: Clicking on PMI® - Project Management Institute will take you directly to a landing page where you need to use your unique PMI® eligibility ID to log in. 
• Step 6: Now you need to choose between Center Based Test (CBT) or Online Proctored Test (OP) option. 

On selecting CBT option: 

• Step 7.1: Select the booking method for your PMP® exam. You need to select the ‘I will be scheduling for a future date at a test center’ option and then click on ‘Next’. 
• Step 7.2: Clicking on ‘Next’ will take you to the View Testing Policies page where you need to review the testing policies and then click on ‘Schedule this exam’. 
• Step 7.3: Choose the test center, date, and time for your PMP® certification exam.  
• Step 7.4: Once you choose your test center, date, and time, review the appointment and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’. 
• Step 7.5: Just follow the steps and click on Submit Order which will confirm your appointment. 
• Step 7.6: On completion of the process, you will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE. 

On selecting Online Proctored Test: 

• Step 8.1: Select the Online Proctored Test option for your PMP® certification exam, you need to read and agree to the online proctoring policies and then click ‘Next’. 
• Step 8.2: You’ll come across the exam and language aid. First, click on ‘View Testing Policies’ and then click on ‘Schedule This Exam’. 
• Step 8.3: As you will be taking the exam from home, you don’t need to select any exam center. Select the time of the exam once you select the date. Schedule your PMP® exam at any time between Tuesday and Saturday. 
• Step 8.4: Review your appointment details once you make the selection and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’. 
• Step 8.5: Follow the next steps and then click on ‘Submit Order’. 
• Step 8.6: Once your appointment is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE. 

While submitting an application, you don’t need to send in any documentation. However, if you are selected for a random audit, you will need to send your supporting documentation. To find out more about PMI's audit process, refer to the PMP Handbook and the audit FAQs. 

PMI’s PMP Application Checklist is a handy checklist to ensure you’re following PMI guidelines as follows: 

• Project entries should represent professional project work experience only.  
  
• All projects to be listed individually. Multiple projects not to be entered together. 
  
• True title of the project or basic descriptor of the project purpose should be used. 
  
• Each project descriptions should be high level summaries of the project. 
  
• Project entries should not include routine, operational, or administrative tasks and responsibilities. 
  
• Number of team members who participated in this project and the budget for the project should be accurate. 
• If selected for the PMI audit process, proper verification for the project experience listed in the application must be provided. 

Some find the application process for the PMP exam to be quite complex. When you enrol for a PMP certification training program with KnowledgeHut, you'll benefit from step-by-step guidance by a KnowledgeHut in-house SME on your PMI® registration and membership as well as your application review and submission.

PMI conducts random audits of the applications to ensure the credibility of the certification program and of the certification holders. If your application is selected for the audit process, you will have 90 days to gather and submit all certificates and documentation to substantiate your project management experience and project management-related education; proper verification for the project experience listed in the application must be provided.

A KnowledgeHut expert will hand-hold you through the entire process, enabling you to focus on what matters - your exam preparation. In addition to this, you’ll also benefit from a 100% money-back guarantee.

The latest PMP exam was rolled out by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) on January 2, 2021.

The latest (2021) PMP® certification exam pattern is as follows: 

• Number of questions: 180 (the previous exam was 200, but the same number of questions will be scored)
• Time: 230 minutes
• Breaks: One additional break for a total of two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests; no scheduled breaks for paper-based exams.
• Question type: Combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot and limited fill-in-the-blank. See prototype questions for examples.
  
• Difficulty level: The questions are populated as per the difficulty level. The questions are randomized so that no two candidates will get similar questions. The easier the question, the higher the passing score determinant and the higher or tougher the question, the easier the passing score. 
• Domains covered: While the old exam focused mainly on the stages of a project, the new one encompasses everything and everyone involved, namely:

1. PEOPLE – 42% of items on the exam, emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team. 
   
2. PROCESS – 50% of items on the exam, reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project.
   
3. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 8% of items on the exam, highlighting the connection between projects and organization strategy.

The exam will include content that spans the value delivery spectrum, including predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. 

You can learn more about the 2021 PMP Exam Content Outline here.

The new examination blueprint detailing the percentage of questions contained in each project management process group is as follows: 

• People: 42%  
• Process: 50% 
• Business Environment: 8% 

More details can be found in the PMP New Examination Content Outline – Jan 2021 

PMI® rolled out new changes to the PMP® exam based on thorough research into how the project management profession has evolved since the last changes made in 2015. Three significant changes include:

1. PMP Exam Format

The new exam is comprised of 180 questions, which need to be answered within 230 minutes (one additional break for a total of two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests; no scheduled breaks for paper-based exams). Questions will be a combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot and limited fill-in-the-blank.

2. PMP Exam Content

While the old exam focused mainly on the stages of a project, the new one encompasses everything and everyone involved, namely:

PEOPLE – 42% of items on the exam, emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team. 

PROCESS – 50% of items on the exam, reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 8% of items on the exam, highlighting the connection between projects and organization strategy.

3. Exam Preparation

Through its Authorized Training Partners (ATP), PMI is making available its digital resources for exam preparation. When you enrol for KnowledgeHut's PMP training, you will receive comprehensive exam preparation support.

You can learn more about the 2021 PMP Exam Content Outline here.

PMI takes about 5 days to carry out an Application Completeness Review. If selected for the audit process, you will have 90 days to submit your audit materials. PMI processes audit materials within 5 to 7 days.  

There is no re-evaluation for the PMP exam. However, if you fail you can attend the exam again. Ensure that you use the remaining two attempts within a year of your eligibility period. If you don’t, you cannot fill the PMP® exam application form for a year. If you still fail the remaining two attempts, you have to wait for a year from your last exam attempt before you can re-apply and write the exam. 

You can retake the exam if you fail, provided your next attempt is within your eligibility period of 1 year.

If you have already passed the test, you will not be able to take it again to receive a better score.   

Your web-based exam results will be visible to you immediately upon completion of the exam.  

You can attempt the exam a maximum of 3 times within your eligibility period of 1 year.

Yes, PMI has published official samples of the latest 2021 PMP Exam. Refer prototype questions for examples.

Getting high-quality training for your PMP certification is much more than listening to lectures from an instructor. As the PMP exam can be quite challenging, it is essential that you have sufficient study resources at your disposal. At KnowledgeHut, we offer the most comprehensive and highest quality training material available and will soon be adding more.

In addition to digital resources from PMI, you can practice for the PMP exam with three Mock Exams. Our mock exams are in-depth tools intended to help you identify areas of weakness. Identify where you stand with regard to the exam and determine areas of focus for your study.

The exam file is made available the last day of class on your learning experience platform. The mock exams auto-grade your answers while providing score breakdowns by domain and task areas.

The PMI Certification Digital Bade Program allows you to easily share verified proof of your distinguished PMI certification wherever and whenever you choose. PMI has partnered with Acclaim to provide you with a digital badge that displays your professional qualifications and achievements. Your badge also comes with valuable job market information to help you advance your career. 

A digital badge helps you authenticate and display your certification, skills and qualifications. It provides information on:  

• when the certification was earned 
• key skills associated with the certification 
• what it takes to qualify for the certification 
• the work you do to actively maintain the certification 

You can share your badge on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, in an email signature or embed it in a website.  

You will receive an email from Acclaim within two weeks of earning your certification. The mail will  notify you that PMI has issued you a badge. On clicking the Accept button in the email, you will be taken to the Acclaim website where you will be able to create an account and claim your badge. 

If you don’t receive an email from Acclaim within two weeks of earning your certification or need support, contact support.youracclaim.com. 

The PMP® Certification workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through PRISM, our immersive learning experience platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions. 

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.   

Our PMP® trainers are experienced project management professionals and experts who have immense experience in leading, applying, coaching, and teaching about project management. 

Our dedicated team of coaches deliver training on par with the standard of excellence as set out by PMI. Every candidate receives the same high-quality content irrespective of the trainer and the location. They help you further develop the competencies and skills you need to make a difference in your organization.  

Currently, our PMP® courses are delivered through live interactive virtual classrooms and can be structured over two days or more.  

Our course focuses on interactive learning. Most class time is dedicated to hands-on exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration, all facilitated by the trainer who is an experienced PMP practitioner. The focus is on finding practical solutions to real-world scenarios in various projects environments, both big and small.  

Software Requirements  

• Internet browser  
• MS Word or Notepad  

System Requirements  

• Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity

Yes, your course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. Once you log in to PRISM, you will have access to the study plan and all the course material.  

The course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies. 

The sessions would be auto recorded on PRISM, subject to permission by PMI® and the DA Trainer. Based on the permissions, you would have lifetime access to the video recordings of the sessions as well. 

No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.  

If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option to re-join within about half an hour subject to accreditation body guidelines and the instructor’s preference. 

Our workshops are currently held online and anyone with a stable internet from anywhere across the world can benefit from this to get PMP® certified.  You can check out the schedules here: https://www.knowledgehut.com/project-management/pmp-certification-training/schedule 

You will receive a registration link from PRISM to your e-mail id. You will have to set your password, log in to our Immersive Learning Experience platform and start your learning journey.  

If you miss a class, you can access the class recordings from PRISM at any time. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10-12 minute recapitulation of the previous class.  

This is a live instructor led training where you will be coached by PMP® experts.   

We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing and will soon be adding more integrations with Webex and Microsoft Teams. However, all the sessions and the recordings will be available right from within our learning platform. Learners will not need to wait for any notifications or links or install any additional software.    

Yes, there are other participants who actively participates in the class remotely.  They can attend online training from office, home, or any other suitable place.   

In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section on PRISM. You can also reach out to your workshop manager on your workshop group messenger.   

Unlimited number of attempts are permitted for quizzes. Assignments can be retaken for the specified number of attempts.   

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you.   

With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy, you are assured of the highest standards of quality. At KnowledgeHut, we strive to ensure that your learning experience with us is beyond reproach. However, if for any reason your expectations are not met, we will refund the course fee in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy. 

Note*:  In case of refunds, it will be credited back to your account within 10-15 business days of the refund request.   

Yes, you can switch your start date with prior notice of at least 24 hrs and subject to availability in the desired batch.   

Yes, we have a 100% money-back guarantee and as with everything we do at KnowledgeHut, you get a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

With our comprehensive exam preparation support combined with your diligent efforts, we're sure that you'll pass the PMP® certification exam. If not, we'll gladly reimburse the course fee to you. Here's how the KnowledgeHut Money-Back Guarantee works:

• The first exam must be taken within 45 days of the PMP® 35-hour training.
• If unsuccessful in the first attempt, you may retake the KnowledgeHut training (for free) as many times as you like.
• If unsuccessful in the second attempt, you MUST retake our KnowledgeHut class (you will not be charged) before taking the exam a third time.
• The third attempt must be taken within 30 days of the retaken class.
• If you fail even in the third exam attempt, please go ahead and share the payment proof of your PMP exam registration (third attempt) with us and we'll reimburse the entire class cost in full to you.

Our goal is to have you pass the exam the very first time. And our commitment to you is that KnowledgeHut will be available for guidance every step of the way.

Yes, we have scholarships available for students and veterans with grants that can vary up to 50% of the course fees.   

To avail scholarships, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team shall send across the forms and instructions to you. Based on the responses and answers that we receive, our panel of experts decides on the Grant. Please note that the entire process could take about 7 to 15 days. 

Yes, group discounts are available and apply to groups as small as three (3) participants. The more participants that attend a training course, the greater the discount. By registering in groups, you can typically save up 20% to 30% on the course fee. For more details, please check out the upcoming schedules. 

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PMP® is an acronym for Project Management Professional. It’s the certification offered by Project Management Institute (PMI)® to professionals who clear the PMP® exam.

This credential is a globally renowned certification that’s highly valued and recognized in the field of project management. It indicates your level of competence and expertise as a project manager who can lead and handle even the most complex projects. Additionally, industry reports claim that professionals with PMP® certification earn 20% percent than those without the credential. 

A Project Management Professional is entrusted with some of the core responsibilities in an enterprise. Right from overseeing a project to using one’s skillset during the implementation and reporting stages, a PMP® is indispensable.

Below are some of the major duties of PMP® certified professionals:

• Designing, organizing, executing and completing projects within the set deadlines and allocated budget.
• Choosing the right resources for a project and managing them effectively
• Enforcing professional and social responsibility
• Finding and analysing constraints and assumptions
• Ensuring control over a project through performance trackers
• Predicting potential risks and charting the right approach to prevent them.

As a PMP® certified professional, there are several benefits for you as an individual, your career and the organization you are working for.

Following are the benefits of PMP® certification:

• PMP® certification gives your career an extra boost by making you eligible for the best roles in the top companies globally.
• It enhances your versatility and expands your skillset through the rigorous training and coursework.

A Project Management Professional (PMP)® certified professional is a person who has passed the PMP® certification examination and obtained a certificate.

There are over 950,000 active PMP certified individuals and more than 300 chartered chapters across over 218 countries and territories worldwide. A PMP® certified person is acknowledged worldwide and can work as a project manager anywhere in the world. This certification paves the way for better career growth and salary. 

This course will be useful for professionals in the following roles, among others:

• Associate Project Managers
• Project Managers
• IT Project Managers   
• Project Coordinators
• Project Analysts
• Project Leaders
• Senior Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Product Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Sponsors
• Project Team Members seeking PMP® or CAPM®

The average salary for a certified PMP® is $108,000 in the United States. Certified PMP®s earn more in Australia, Switzerland, and the United States.

• In Australia, the average salary of a certified PMP® is $134,658, while it is $133,605 in Switzerland.
• The lowest salaries are given in China, India, Egypt and Nigeria with $24,201, $27,052, $27,156 and $30,000 respectively.
• Apart from the certification and location, other factors that affect the increase in salary are education, level of experience and skills.
  

According to the salary survey carried out by PMI, PMP® certified individuals can expect a salary raise of upto23% compared to their non-certified counterparts. The survey involves collation of salary information from 26,000 project managers from 34 countries of the world.

That said, the salary depends on your level of experience, problem-solving skills, location, education, and industry. For instance, PMPs in Australia, Switzerland and the United States earn more than those in China, Germany, and UAE.

Yes, PMP® certification is helpful in changing your job profile and industry as long as it’s in the field of project management.

If you meet the PMP® requirements for the certification regarding the minimum hours of experience and education, you can switch between industries. The most important aspect is getting qualified to attend the exam and successfully passing it so that you get to enjoy all the benefits the PMP® certification offers. You can soar higher in your industry and even change career lanes.

Program Management Office (PMO) job profile describes the responsibilities of PMO as follows:

• The PMO supervises the project management lifecycle right from the implementation to monitoring in order to ensure successful execution.
• The PMO also leads programs and projects, and overlooks both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, and issues.

The PMBOK® Guide stands for Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®  Guide)—Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2017. It is a guide from PMI that contains the processes, best practices, terminologies and acceptable guidelines in the project management field.

The PMBOK® Guide is normally updated within 4-5 years to reflect new ideas, ideologies, trends and best practices in the project management industry. It helps project managers to create a workable standard across companies. The first edition was published in 1996. It is now on the sixth edition which was released in September 2017. The 7th edition is under development and PMI is expected release this over the course of 2021. 

The PMP® certification training must be undertaken from an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI®. Following are the important factors you should consider before choosing the right online platform for training:

• Is the training provider an Authorized Training Partner of PMI?
• Do they guarantee a 35 hours certificate?
• Are the videos presented by an English speaker?
• What is the duration of eLearning access?

KnowledgeHut has been an Registered Education Provider (REP) of PMI® since 2011. As a result of meeting rigorous standards for training quality and effectiveness over the years, we are currently a Premier Authorized Training Partner of PMI.

PMP® process comprises the basics of project management which includes five phases found in a project life-cycle.

These are: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing. The 49 processes are sub-grouped into these five main areas, which are interwoven in the course of the project life-cycle.

The process connects all the necessary components required for meeting the specific criteria and goals of any project. Since the project manager is the centre of each project, he is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with the given rules and details that can lead to success.

A PMP® Certificate is awarded to professionals who have passed PMI’s Project Management Professional certification exam. This training and subsequent exam are rigorous and intensive and the credential is a symbol of the capabilities and skillset of the holder. Project managers with this certificate are considered to be a class apart from their peers. They are often given the responsibility to lead and direct team members in the successful execution of a project.

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is a certification designed for professionals who already have experience in leading and directing projects. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification is designed for professionals who want to get started in their project management career.

The eligibility requirements for these certifications differs in this respect. The requirement for PMP is a five year project management experience or 60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience or a minimum three years or 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience or a minimum two years or 24 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience. The requirement for CAPM is not so rigorous.

A project description must consist of the following:

1. A short, one-sentence project objective.
2. Summary of the project deliverables according to the process areas - Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing. You can use the acceptable abbreviations - IN, PL, EX, MC & CL.
3. A short, one-sentence project outcome.

To fill out the PMP application experience, you have to follow this simple 5-step process:

1. Project Information - This includes title, start and end date, and the role you had in the project. The role may or may not match with your designation.
2. Organization Details - This includes contact details, the physical address of office locations where you performed the duties.
3. Organization Contact - In this, you have to provide the email, contact details, and the relationship you have with the primary contact person in the organization.
4. Hours per domain area - You have to document the exact number of hours you spent in all 5 process groups individually.
5. Project Experience Summary - In this, you have to summarize the activities from the processes where you have spent hours.

Here are some rules for calculating hours for the PMP application-

• You can only count hours of formal project management education and not the hours you spent studying at home. These educations hours have to be from the mandatory training PDUs.
• For the Project Management experience hours, make sure that you enter project-wise hours that you spent in each project.
• A general guideline for counting hours that must be considered is that maximum hours per week should be 40 hours and for a calendar year of 12 months, it should be around 2000 hours. This is just a guideline. The specific hours can be anything as per actuals.
• These education hours should be from your mandatory training PDUs.
• If you are managing two projects at the same time in a month, these will be counted as only one month. But, when you are calculating hours, projects can overlap. For example, if you spent 3 hours on one project and 4 on another, you can count 7 hours in your application.
• Organize the number of hours in five groups. Each hour can be counted for only a single group.

Here is a step-by-step process for filling out the PMP application:

• Navigate to the form by visiting the PMI website.
• On the topmost bar, under the ‘Certification’ option, click ‘Apply Now’.
• You will be asked to log in to your account. If you don’t have one, click on ‘Create an account’.
• Enter the information including your personal details, work details, etc. Once the account is created, visit the link and click ‘Apply for PMP Credential’.
• You will be redirected to the form. There are several steps where you will have to include your contact address, contact information, attained education, Project Management education, experience, optional information (primary referral source), etc.
• You can pay for the certification exam after you receive approval of your PMP application from PMI.

You can get 35 contact hours for the PMP application through relevant training for the certification. For training, you can either opt for the online or in-person classes from any authorized training institutes. Alternatively, mandatory 35 contact hours of project management education can be obtained from PMI Chapter organised Project Management training programs. However, note that hours from any meetings or cultural events from the PMI chapter activities will not count towards the prerequisite education hours.

Once you have submitted your application, PMI will take 5 business days or a week to approve your application. If your application is approved, you will receive the email confirmation. However, if you are audited, the approval might take longer. Please note that your application getting selected for an audit is a purely random process.

Here is what you need to do for getting the PMP application approved in the first submission itself:

1. Before applying for the exam, make sure that you have finished your 35 contact hours certification requirement.
2. Make sure that your previous bosses, of whom you are sharing the contact details, are aware of what you are doing.
3. Take extra care to avoid providing details of the overlapping experience.
4. Keep photocopies of 35 contact hours certificates, educational certificates, and experience certificates.
5. Before hitting ‘Submit’, double-check all the information that you have provided.

Audit is the process for ensuring the sanctity of the application process. PMI expects applicants to provide true information only. The audit will also check for adequacy of the fulfilment of the prerequisites. After the audit, PMI may deny your application on grounds of insufficient project management experience. However, if you have intentionally provided false information, there is a chance that you might get banned from the PMP exam forever. PMI audit is a tool used by the PMI for ensuring that it only gives certification to people who actually are who they claim to be. Through the audit, they are trying to establish the credibility of the PMI certification process.

If your application is denied for any reason, you can appeal to PMI for reconsideration providing more clarification on the grounds on which the application was rejected. PMI will have the final authority for the decision.

Once you have submitted your application, the PMI will take about a week to approve it. After that, the time taken to get the PMP certification depends on the date of the scheduled exam. However, you must schedule and complete the test within 12 months of application approval.

To renew the PMP certification online, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Credential maintenance: Meet the CCR or Continuing Certification Requirements for the PMP certification by earning the required PDUs or Professional Development Units. You're required to earn and report 60 PDUs in your 3-year renewal cycle.
• Credential renewal: You can complete the renewal process  once you have earned and reported 60 PDUs per the requirements and submit renewal fees.
• Credential suspension: This occurs on the third anniversary of the day you passed the exam if you have not fulfilled the Continuing Certification Requirements. During this period you will be unable to use the PMP designation. 
• Credential expiration: This occurs at the end of your suspension period if you did not fulfill the Continuing Certification Requirements toward credential maintenance and renewal.
• After credential expiration: If you wish to hold the credential again, you must reapply.

Here are some steps that will help you choose the best training institute for your needs: 

1. Decide if you want the in-person or online course. An in-person course has the advantage of a live interaction, but the online courses are more convenient. 
2. Compare the prices and select the one that fits your budget. Make sure that you don’t compromise on the quality. 
3. Select institutes that are PMI Authorized Training Partners.  
4. Make sure that the principal instructor of the course is PMP-certified. You need to check out their credentials and whether they are available for offline support and interaction or not. Also, the trainer should be flexible with the schedule. 
5. Check if the online PMP course offered by the training institute is based on the current PMBOK Guide.  Make sure that the institute/trainer provides you with all the study aids that are available with the course. 
6. Ensure that with the end of course assessment, you will receive the required 35 contact hours certificate.

As of August 2019, there are 932,720 active PMP certified individuals and 300 chartered chapters across 218 countries and territories worldwide. The PMP® is the most common certification among the Project Management Institute suite of certifications. In fact, about 93.5% of all PMI® certification holders are PMP® holders.

The country with the highest number of PMP® certification holders is the United States. This is because PMP® certification holders are in high demand across all industries in the US.

The failure rate for the PMP® exam is 40-50%, which is high. Most of the people who have failed the exam did so in the first attempt. Some of the reasons why people fail the PMP® exam at their first attempt are the following:

• Inadequate preparation
• Inadequate knowledge of the PMBOK® Guide
• Failure to read other study materials.

Passing the PMP® exam requires adequate preparation. You must dedicate about 2-3 hours per day to study. Read third-party study materials and the PMBOK® Guide. Also, take practice tests and quizzes from KnowledgeHut

There is no pass rate for the PMP® exam because PMI does not publish the pass mark for the exams anymore. Questions are rated according to their difficulty level. This makes it hard to calculate the pass percentage according to the number of correct answers. Each exam question is scored based on the difficulty of the question you have answered correctly.

To pass the PMP exam, aim for a precision rate of at least 80% or higher (this is a guideline rather than a rigid pass percentage criterion as PMI have not published the pass score in recent times).

Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is the most popular certification offered by the PMI®.

Below are reasons you need a PMP® Certification:

1. It is globally accepted
2. It increases your salary by 20%
3. It gives better job opportunities
4. It broadens your experience
5. It helps you to handle projects efficiently
6. It is applicable to most industries such as Telecom, Business processing, IT, Commerce and Finance.
7. It is an investment for your future
8. It gives you job security.

PMP® certification is globally accepted, and it is as valuable to IT developers as it is to people from other professions.

• An IT developer who is PMP® certified is respected and recognized all over the world.
• As an IT developer, you should also learn Agile methodologies to enhance your project management knowledge.
• The PMP® credential demonstrates your competence in project management.
• PMP® certification helps you to be well organized and also builds your project success rate.
• Your skills and expertise are recognized by employers as top-notch.

As a leading Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI®, KnowledgeHut caters to the training needs for corporate organizations and professionals across the globe. It’s successfully spread over 70+ countries where it conducts PMP® training. Few of the cities in India and the U.S  are listed below for your reference:

The PMP® certification exam fee is different for members and non-members. If you are a PMI member, you are expected to pay $405, while the fee is $555 for non-members. If you are not yet a PMI member at the time of application, you will still pay $555 for the exam and membership fees. The annual renewal fee for members is $119 while it is $129 for new members.

Below are the 10 best certifications for project management:

1. Project Management Professional (PMP)®
2. Certified Associate in Project Management(CAPM)®
3. Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)
4. CompTIA Project+ certification
5. PRINCE2® Foundation/PRINCE2® Practitioner
6. Certified Project Management Practitioner (CPMP)®
7. Associate in Project Management
8. Master Project Manager (MPM)
9. Professional in Project Management (PPM)
10. Project Management in IT Security (PMITS)

PMP® is recognized in Australia and everywhere in the world. It is the first and the most popular certification from the Project Management Institute. Once you meet the eligibility criteria, and write and pass the exam, the certification is recognized all over the world. As a certified PMP® in Australia, you will enhance your marketability in the workplace and earn a top salary in your industry.

The cost of the PMP® course depends on the mode of training of your choice. There are three distinct modes of delivery of the PMP® course:

1. the online self-learning course which costs $50 -$200. It is the cheapest.
2. the online instructor-led training, which costs between $250 to $2000.
3. the classroom instructor-led training, which costs from $250 to $4000.

The PMP® course will give you the 35 contact hours required by PMI to sit for the PMP® exam.

You can reschedule your PMP certification exam appointment up to two days before the exam date. If you do so within 30 days of the exam, you will have to pay 70 USD , but doing so within two days of the exam will forfeit your full exam fee.

However, you can reschedule your exam before 30 days for free.

PMP® certification renewal for Project Management Institute members costs $60 while it is $150 for non-members. Renewal is mandated every three years from the time you first receive the certification.

Project management is a dynamic industry and you need to renew your certificate to show that you are conversant with the changes and best practices used by project managers all over the world. The renewal will be displayed on your profile status as ”PMP® with good standing”.

There is no fixed cost for becoming a project manager as it varies depending on the institution of your choice. You should have the required experience, should have undergone project management training and done adequate preparation to pass the exam.To be a project manager, you must also have leadership skills and the ability to work with others comfortably.

The cost of PMP® certification in India is:

1. PMI membership fee for a year - $129.
2. Examination fee - $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members.
3. Training fees (to get the required 35 contact hours) - between $176 - $2,600.
4. PMBOK® Guide cost - digital edition is free for members. The paper edition is $49.50 for members, while it is $65.95 for non-members.

A PMP® test is an examination for project managers who want to become certified. It contains 200 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options.

There are six types of questions in the PMP® exam and they are:

1. Formula-based questions 
2. Situational questions 
3. Knowledge-based PMP® exam questions 
4. Interpretational questions 
5. Specific technique questions 
6. PMBOK® Guide knowledge questions. 

The PMP® exam is difficult because the standard set is high. The certification exam examines your understanding of the PMBOK® Guide, and demonstrates your experience in project management. To pass the exam, you need to study supplemental study content and take regular practice tests and quizzes. Take several months to read the material and practice at least 2 hours daily.

Ensure that you use the remaining two attempts within a year of your eligibility period. If you don’t, you cannot fill the PMP® exam application form for a year. If you still fail the remaining two attempts, you have to wait for a year from your last exam attempt before you can re-apply and write the exam.

The PMP® exam last changed on January 2, 2021. 

You can take the PMP® exam three times a year. If you still have not passed the exam after your third attempt, then you have to wait for a year from the date of your last exam attempt.

You have to pay for each exam attempt and get your application reviewed and approved. But you don’t need to retake the training course because your contact hours will not expire.

It is possible to reschedule or cancel your online proctored test or CBT exam up to 48 hours before your scheduled date. However, late rescheduling and cancellations will result in a fee.

The fee for rescheduling or cancelling your exam within 30 days of your scheduled exam date is US$70. If you wait till within 48 hours of your exam date, you will not be able to cancel your appointment and you will forfeit the entire exam fee as it will be considered a ‘no show’.

These are the steps to reschedule or cancel your appointment online at the PMI.org website. 

1. Log in to PMI.org 
2. Navigate to Review Application Status under myPMI.  
3. Click on Reschedule Exam or Cancel Exam. 
4. You will be prompted to schedule your exam through Pearson VUE. 
5. In your Pearson VUE account, your exam will be available under Upcoming Appointment.  
6. Click the exam that you have already scheduled.  
7. Review the current appointment details, and choose the appropriate options to reschedule or cancel your appointment. 

A few weeks to 6 months of active study and preparation for the exam can guarantee your chances of passing the PMP® exam. In a general sense, there is no fixed time for passing the PMP® exam. It depends on your level of assimilation and ability to answer the questions correctly.

If you’re able to devote enough time for study; an average of 180 hours of study should be enough to help you pass the exam. The most important thing is to start an intensive study plan as soon as you register for the exam. Also, a 3-hour daily study should usually help you get set for the exam within 3 months.

The 2021 PMP exam is structured as follows:

• Number of questions: 180 (the previous exam was 200, but the same number of questions will be scored)
• Time: 230 minutes
• Breaks: One additional break for a total of two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests; no scheduled breaks for paper-based exams.
• Question types: Combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot and limited fill-in-the-blank. See prototype questions for examples.
• Difficulty level: The questions are populated as per the difficulty level. The questions are randomized so that no two candidates will get similar questions. The easier the question, the higher the passing score determinant and the higher or tougher the question, the easier the passing score. 
• Domains covered: While the old exam focused mainly on the stages of a project, the new one encompasses everything and everyone involved, namely:
• PEOPLE – 42% of items on the exam, emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team. 
• PROCESS – 50% of items on the exam, reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project.
• BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 8% of items on the exam, highlighting the connection between projects and organization strategy.

The exam will include content that spans the value delivery spectrum, including predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. 

You can learn more about the 2021 PMP Exam Content Outline here.

According to PMI’s 2013 Talent Gap Report, the project management industry is set to grow by $6.6 trillion by 2020, with more than 41.5 million jobs becoming available. This is a validation of the need for talented and qualified project managers, who can steer projects towards success and achieve organizational goals. This PMP® training will equip you to handle complex, multifaceted projects and prove that you are indispensable to the organization.

The PMP® process chart is an important aspect of the PMBOK® Guide, hence you need to memorize it before you take the exam.

The six steps below will help you:

1. Find a paper and draw a table with 6 columns and 11 rows
2. In the 6 columns, write the 5 processes.
3. In the 11 rows, write the 10 areas of knowledge.
4. Fill in the processes in each of the corners of the process chart
5. Fill the planning column with the processes
6. Fill the estimate processes into the planning process group
7. Fill the perform processes
8. Fill the five develop processes
9. Fill the control processes
10. Fill the manage processes
11. Fill the remaining processes in the PMBOK® Guide.

PMI’s passing score for the PMP® exam for each aspirant is different. The exam score is determined based on the difficulty level of the set of PMP® exam questions you have answered. PMI uses a scientific approach to determine whether a PMP® candidate is eligible for the PMP® certification. The report card will show the Target level i.e. above Target, Target, Below Target and Needs Improvement.

The PMP® exam is fairly difficult, and it requires adequate preparation.

Below is what you can do to prepare for the PMP® exam:

1. Read the PMBOK® Guide
2. Read third-party PMP® textbooks such as Rita Mulcahy and Andy Crowe’s books.
3. Join PMP® Exam workshops
4. Use online PMP® exam simulators
5. Join study groups and discussion forums
6. Take PMP® exam practice questions.

Make sure you answer at least 85% of the questions correctly. If you get this percentage on your first attempt, then you are well prepared for the exam.

You can study for the PMP® certification exam by reading and understanding the PMBOK® Guide. Decide which learning mode will suit you best. How best do you learn? Is it through reading a book, listening to a podcast, watching a video? Understand your learning style and plan your study around it.

Studying for a certification exam requires partnership. Study in groups and learn from the contribution of others. You need to familiarize yourself with the lexicon of project management as used in the PMBOK® Guide.

You can also take a PMP® prep exam or register for an online practice test and quizzes.

Reading the best books is important to pass the PMP® exam.

Below is the list of books that can help you prepare for PMP® exam:

1. The latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide
2. Rita Mulcahy’s PMP® Exam Prep
3. Head First PMP® by Jennifer Greene
4. PMP® Exam simplified by Eileen Ellis
5. The Velociteach All-In-One PMP® Exam Prep Kit.

You need approximately 180 hours to successfully study and pass the PMP® exam. This equals around 2 hours per day for 3 months or 3 hours per day for 2 months. For instance, if you can devote more hours, say 6 hours per day, you will be prepared within the next one month.

Basically, it depends on the time you have for the study, how serious you are about passing the exam at the first attempt and the quality of the preparation resources you want to use.

Passing the PMP® examination requires enormous preparation. You need at least 3 months or 90 days to prepare for the exam.

1. You need to first satisfy the project management education hours (35) required for the exam.
2. Then, you need to read the PMBOK® Guide at least twice.
3. There are third party PMP® books like Rita Mulcahy’s book, which is one of the best in the industry.
4. You also need to take practice exams and quizzes to validate what you have read.

PMP® exam fee is the fee paid to register for PMP® certification. The institute in charge of this registration; PMI (Project Management Institute) has two options for PMP® certification exam registration:

• For the computer test fee, PMI members must pay $405 while non-members must pay $555.
• For the paper exam fee, PMI members pay $250 while non-members pay $400.

In 2019, the PMP® Exam costs $405 and $555 for members and non-members, respectively.

• There are other costs such as the cost of the 35 contact hours of project management education which ranges from $200 - $2,000.
• The cost of the PMBOK is $70 for non-members but a free downloadable version is available for members.
• The cost of the course and preparation materials for the exam ranges between $179-$2,600. You may also need to purchase other third-party materials that will enable you to better understand the concepts of project management.

PMP® exam fee can be paid using credit cards, checks, money orders, and wire transfers.

1. You can pay through credit cards by sending payments through PMI online certification system.
2. It can also be paid using checks and money order sent to PMI post.
3. The last method of payment is wire transfer. You need to reach PMI customer care for the details of wire transfer.

You should note that you will not be allowed to schedule your exam until you pay the exam fee. However, after the approval of your application, you have the grace of one year to pay/schedule the exam.

You can reschedule your PMP certification exam appointment from 30 days upto two days before the scheduled exam date on paying 70 USD. Rescheduling within two days of the exam will forfeit your full exam fee. However, you can reschedule your exam before 30 days for free.

Candidates in various locations are required to pay their equivalent of the US dollars in their own currencies.

Canadians aspiring to get certified in PMP® have to pay the equivalent of US $405 as PMI members or the equivalent of US $555 as non-members. This is for the CBT exam.

Those aspiring for the paper-based test of the PMP® exam are also expected to pay the equivalent of US $250 as registered members and the US $400 as non-registered members.

There are other costs apart from the exam cost. You will need to pay for sample practice exams, prep courses, prep books and other materials needed to aid your successful completion of the PMP® exam.

The first attempt at the PMP® exam costs $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members.

If you fail at the first attempt, you can retake the PMP® exam again at a cost. It is $275 for the computer-based exam for PMI members and $375 for non-members. It is cheaper for the paper-based exam. It is $150 for a PMI member and $300 for a non-member.

If you fail the second attempt, you still need to pay to retake the PMP® exam.

The PMP® Exam in India costs $405 for the computer and paper-based exams for members and $555 for non-members.

The PMI membership fee is $130 with an annual renewal fee of $119. You can become a member of the PMI and save costs. Members have the privilege to download the digital edition of the PMBOK guide for free on the PMI website.

Other costs include training fees which vary between $126 and $2700 to complete the 35 contact hours required. You may also need to purchase other third-party books to help you prepare for the exam adequately.

You need to meet the minimum system requirements in order to schedule your PMP® exam. In case you don’t have the right computer equipment and you have already purchased the exam, it is unlikely that you will get a refund.

In order to schedule your PMP® exam through Center-Based Test (CBT) or Online Proctored Test (OP), you need to follow these steps:

• Step 1: First, you need to log in to www.PMI.org and then move to ‘Review Application Status’ under myPMI® section. Click on ‘Schedule Exam’.
• Step 2: Following the above step you will be redirected to your Pearson VUE account. 
• Step 3: The landing page of your Pearson VUE account comprises of a space where you need to search the name of your testing program. For PMP®, you need to search for PMI® - Project Management Institute.
• Note: Before scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling an exam, it is mandatory for you to select your testing program, or you can also choose to contact one of the customer service representatives.
• There is another way to find and select your testing program. You can find a list of all test sponsors on the landing page of your Pearson VUE account by clicking on ‘A to Z list of all programs’.
• Step 4: In the next step, click on ‘P’ to find PMI® (Project Management Institute) which is the test sponsor or testing program name for PMP® exam.
• Step 5: Clicking on PMI® - Project Management Institute will take you directly to a landing page where you need to use your unique PMI® eligibility ID to log in.
• Step 6: Now you need to choose between Center Based Test (CBT) or Online Proctored Test (OP) option.

On selecting CBT option:

Follow these scheduling instructions in order to take up the PMP® certification exam in CBT mode:

• Step 7.1: In this step, you will have to select the booking method for your PMP® exam. You need to select the ‘I will be scheduling for a future date at a test center’ option and then click on ‘Next’.
• Step 7.2: Clicking on ‘Next’ will take you to the View Testing Policies page where you need to review the testing policies and then click on ‘Schedule this exam’.
• Step 7.3: This is the step that allows you to choose the test center, date, and time for your PMP® certification exam. For instance, if you are based in Delhi, India, you just need to choose your exam center in ‘Delhi’ before choosing the date and time. As another example, if you are based out of New York, USA, you need to choose your Pearson VUE test center in New York before choosing a suitable date and time for your PMP® exam.
• Step 7.4: Once you choose your test center, date, and time, review the appointment and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’.
• Step 7.5: Now you need to just follow the steps and click on Submit Order which will confirm your appointment.
• Step 7.6: On completion of the process, you will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE.

On selecting Online Proctored Test:

If you decide to appear for your PMP® exam through the Online Proctored Test mode, you just need to follow these steps:

• Step 8.1: In order to select the Online Proctored Test option for your PMP® certification exam, you need to read and agree to the online proctoring policies and then click ‘Next’.
• Step 8.2: In this step, you will come across the exam and language aid. First, you need to click on ‘View Testing Policies’ and then click on ‘Schedule This Exam’.
• Step 8.3: As you will be taking the exam from home, you don’t need to select any exam center. But you do need to choose the date and time on which you want to take your exam. You can select the time of the exam once you select the date. You can schedule your PMP® exam at any time between Tuesday and Saturday.
• Step 8.4: You need to review your appointment details once you make the selection and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’.
• Step 8.5: Follow the next steps and then click on ‘Submit Order’.
• Step 8.6: Once your appointment is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE.

Yes, you do get a refund on your examination fee if you cancel your exam within 30 days, but you are charged with an exam fee of $70. Also, in case you fail to cancel your appointment before 48 hours of the exam, you will have to forfeit the entire exam fee.

In order to schedule your PMP® with Pearson VUE via telephone, you need to follow these steps:

• Step 1: Once you call the representative at the Pearson VUE’s Contact Center, you need to tell them the name of your Testing program. For PMP®, the name of your Testing program is PMI® or Project Management Institute.
• Step 2: In the next step, you need to tell the name of your examination and your PMI® ID.
• Step 3: Finally, you need to verify your name, address, email address, and phone number.

You should already have been granted a Test Accommodation in order to schedule your PMP® exam with it. Follow these steps to schedule your Test Accommodation for your PMP® exam with Pearson VUE:

• Step 1: Contact the Pearson VUE Contact Center.
• Step 2: Next, you need to provide your details that include Testing program, name of the examination, and your PMI® ID to the representative who picks your call. 
• Step 3:  Finally, you need to get your name, email address, phone number, and address verified.

Once you pay the PMP® Certification fee or complete the PMP® application audit, you will receive an approval email/audit verification confirmation email from PMI®. This email consists of your PMI® Eligibility ID which is compulsory for you to schedule your PMP® exam at the Pearson VUE website.

Note: You can also recover your PMI® Eligibility ID on the myPMI® section of the PMI® website in case you lose the email.

In case, there’s any change in your plan for taking up your PMP® Exam, you can reschedule or cancel the same with Pearson VUE. Follow these steps to reschedule or cancel your exam:

• Step 1: Begin by visiting www.PMI.org and then click on Reschedule Exam or Cancel Exam which you’ll be able to find under the Review Application section.
• Step 2: The above step will redirect you to your Pearson VUE account. Scroll to the  Upcoming Appointment section and click on the exam that you want to reschedule or cancel.
• Step 3: Once you review the current appointment details for your exam, you will get an option to reschedule or cancel your exam.

Note: You will have to forfeit your entire exam fee if you decide to cancel your exam within 48 hours of the PMP® exam.

There are certain materials which are prohibited in the Pearson VUE Testing location. These are watches, wallets, food, beverages, books, calculators, books, bags, sweaters, coats, pagers, cellular, telephones, tape recorders, dictionaries, eye drops, medications, etc.

If you wish to take your PMP® exam in the comfort of your home or office environment then you should go for the Online Proctor exam offered by Pearson VUE.  But before purchasing the exam voucher make sure that your computer equipment meets the system requirements mentioned by Pearson VUE. 

There are certain requirements which you should fulfill to take up the PMP® exam through the Online Proctor option. There are the standard system, environment, technical, and testing protocol requirements which you need to meet in order to be eligible to take the Online Proctor exam. Check for the following things before scheduling an appointment for your PMP® Exam:

1. Run System Test 

• Run the exam in your system and the location where you will be taking the exam once you download it.
• You will require a microphone, working internet connection, and a webcam.
• In order to ensure that you have a secure browser, you need to take a one-question exam.

2. Review policies and procedures

You should read the policies and procedures for the Online Proctor exam and follow them strictly. 

3. Verify System Requirements

Most importantly, you need to verify that your system meets the system requirements before you schedule an appointment.