PMP Certification Training – Advance Your Project Management Career

A standardized examination fee is charged for PMP® Certification all across the globe (in US Dollars). It is $ 405 for the members of the PMI® (Project Management Institute)TM while the non-members are supposed to pay $ 555 as the examination fee. Log-on to www.xe.com to determine the cost of PMP® Certification Examination in Sharjah as per the spontaneous exchange rate. Three re-examinations can be applied for by the members and non-members for an amount of $ 275 and $ 375 respectively.The list stated below provides a thorough outline of the various costs incurred during the PMP® Certification process:

PMP® Examination Fee: The fee for PMP® Certification exam is $ 555 and the test can either be taken offline or online. PMI® offers only paper-based test alternative in some locations due to the lack of adequate computer-based test centers.In case you are not able to pass the exam at once or twice, three re-attempts are allowed. You need to pay around $ 375 for each re-exam.Membership of the PMI®: When you become a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, examination fee is brought down to $ 405 from $ 555. The membership fee is $ 129 while there is also additional joining fee of $ 10. Further, the members can download a free copy of the PMBOK® Handbook which may cost non-members upto $ 50 (on Amazon).Training Fee: 35-hour training is compulsory for every candidate before appearing for the PMP® examination. The training can be completed through either a trainer-led course or through a classroom learning program. In case of a travelling limitation, you can opt for an online course as well. The online training courses in Sharjah may cost around $ 400 while a classroom learning program costs around $ 800.

Additional Study Modules: With the PMBOK® Handbook, certain other study modules and supplementary texts are also required for the preparation of PMP® exams. These texts cost around $ 40 to $ 100.

Mock-tests can also be taken to enhance the preparation level. Practice tests for PMP® exams cost around $ 60 to $ 100.

Credentials Renewal: Attaining a PMP® Certification is not enough; every certified professional has to get the credentials renewed every three years. The renewal fee for members is $ 60 while for non-members it is $ 150. 

The PMP® examination fee for PMI® members is $ 405 and for non-members, it is $ 555 in UAE. The exam can either be taken on paper or online through computer.Apart from the $ 130 PMI® membership fee, a yearly renewal fee of $ 119 is also charged. An individual can also acquire numerous benefits by becoming a member of the PMI®. One of the cost benefits is the free digital copy of the PMBOK® Handbook from the PMI® website.

All modes of PMP® Certification Training: classroom training, trainer-led training and self/informal learning, have their own merits and demerits. However, self-learning is the most inexpensive amongst the three.The provisions for mentor-led training and self-learning are all available online. The portals such as KnowledgeHut can provide you with 35 contact hours of PMP® training, of fine quality.The following characteristics should to be examined before picking an online platform for training:  

• Registration and authenticity of the trainer
• Assurance of a 35 contact-hours certificate
• Linguistic proficiency of the lecturer
• Accessibility duration of E-learning

Free PDUs are provided for being a member of the PMI® or via membership renewal. PDUs for free can also be attained through active engagement in seminars and by other methods offered by the PMI®. The latest information updates in academics, member services, networks and certification for project management can be acquired via the PMI® newsletter. Therefore, it helps you in upgrading your knowledge of the present times.The below mentioned advantages can also be attained by a member of the PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter:

• Dialogue and Debate: PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter offers a platform to the members for examining and discussing the problems, resolutions and insights related to project management.
• Networking: You can connect and communicate with numerous experts as a member of the PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter. There is an unrestricted flow of ideas and knowledge in this network of experts. Such an effective networking promotes learning and is good for all the other events of the chapter as well. The formation of crucial insider connections also helps you in spotting lucrative jobs. 
• Seminars and Lectures: Numerous events such as lectures, seminars and conferences are conducted by the PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter exclusively for its members.
  
  
• Volunteering: Various volunteering options, at many events, are provided by the PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter to its members.

The PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter is situated in Sharjah.

Address: 

PMI® - UAE Chapter

Block No. 6, First Floor – F07

Sharjah Knowledge Village

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

The PMI® UAE Khaleeji Chapter in Ajman organized the event ‘How to fail gracefully’ on 20th October 2019 at the Radisson Blu Hotel - Ajman. The keynote speaker was Mr Omar Al Busaidy, who is the Optimistic Opportunist, Entrepreneur, Author and Futurist. He is also a very proud Emirati Global Shaper, speaker for the World Economic Forum, member of the US and UAE Public Affairs Committee, member of The Arab Youth Pioneers Program.The event started with a welcome note which was addressed by the branch manager,  followed by a session on 'How to fail Gracefully' by Mr Omar Al Busaidy. Over 400 people attended the half-day long event. The event was free of cost for the Current PMI® UAE Chapter members, while it had cost AED 100 for a current PMI® member(and not a current PMI® UAE Chapter member) and AED 200 for the attendees who were not a PMI® UAE Chapter members / nor PMI® members.

The customer service contact number for UAE candidates is 0161 855 7455.

Before scheduling the exam, make sure you meet the minimum system requirements. You might not get a refund for  the online proctored exam, if you don’t have the right computer equipment.

You need to consider the following steps for scheduling your PMP® exam irrespective of your choice of Center-Based Test (CBT) or Online Proctored Test (OP):

1. Log in to www.PMI.org. Under the myPMI® section, move to ‘Review Application Status’ and click on ‘Schedule Exam’.
2. You will be redirected to your Pearson VUE account.
3. The Pearson VUE page comprises of a space to enter the name of your testing program. You need to type the PMI® - Project Management Institute in it.
   
   Note: You need to select your testing program before scheduling, rescheduling or canceling an exam, or you could contact a customer service representative.
   
   
4. Or else, you can click on ‘A to Z list of all programs’ which will take you to a list of test sponsors.
5. The test sponsor name for PMP® is PMI® (Project Management Institute) which you’ll be able to find once you click on ‘P’.
6. Once you find and click on PMI® - Project Management Institute, you’ll land on a page where you need to log in using your unique PMI® eligibility ID.
7. In the next step, you’ll have to choose between the Center Based Test or Online Proctored Test option.

If you select CBT option:

Continue with the below-mentioned scheduling instructions to take up the PMP® Exam (CBT) in Sharjah Test Center:

1. Next, you will have to select the booking method option available to you. Select the ‘I will be scheduled for a future date at a test center’ option and click on Next.
2. On the next page, you will be asked to review the View Testing Policies. Next, click on 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 Sharjah and then choose a suitable date and time.
4. After selecting, review the appointment and click on Proceed to Checkout.
5. Follow the steps and click on Submit Order. This will confirm your appointment
6. You will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE.

If you select Online Proctored Test:

You need to consider the following steps if you choose to take up the PMP® exam in Sharjah Test Center through Online Proctored Test:

1. Agree to the online proctoring policies after reading it and click ‘Next’.
2. The next page comprises of the exam and language aid you have selected. You need to click on ‘View Testing Policies’ and then click on ‘Schedule This Exam’.
3. Next, you need to choose the date and time you wish to take your exam on. However, you do not have to select a location. You can schedule your PMP® exam at any time of the day between Tuesday to Saturday. First, select a date you would like to take your exam on and then the time.
4. Once you make the selection, you need to review your appointment details and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’.
5. Complete the checkout by following the next steps and then click on ‘Submit Order’.
6. You will receive a confirmation email from Pearson VUE once your appointment is confirmed.

To sustain the PMI® Certification, it is compulsory to earn PDUs on a regular basis. They are essentials of the CCR (Continuing Certification Requirements). 60 PDUs are required to satisfy the CCR, which is necessary for renewing PMI® Certification.  

The essentials of the CCR for PMI® Certification are as follows:

These activities, which lead to professional growth, can be selected for acquiring the 60 PDUs necessary:

• Education/Academic
• Giving back to your profession