Project Management Training

About the PMP® Examination
Credential Overview

The Project Management Institute (PMI) offers the PMP® certification exam.  There are over 360,000 certified Project Management Professionals worldwide in industries that range from healthcare, telecommunications and education to finance, construction and IT.

Dice.com states that Project Management is considered one of the top 10 tough skill sets to fill.

PMI writes “Project Management Profession is Expected to Survive, Thrive Despite the Troubled Economy”.  The article states that there are two factors at work: a shift in demographics and a growth in global projects worldwide.  The article refers to the 2008 survey by the Anderson Economic Group that shows the number of global projects is expected to keep growing significantly, and the global GDP in projectized industries is expected to increase by $4.5 trillion by 2016.  In addition, between 2006 and 2016, the number of project-oriented employees will grow by an estimated 8.2 million. 

To obtain the PMP® credential, an individual must satisfy educational and experiential requirements, agree to adhere to a Code of Professional Conduct, and pass the PMP® Certification Examination.

Eligibility Requirements
Candidates applying for PMP® certification must satisfy one of the following 2 categories listed below:  

Category	General Education	PM Education	PM Experience	Number of Questions	Sign Code of Conduct
One	Bachelors degree	35 contact hrs	4500 hrs (3 yrs)	200	Yes
Two	High School graduate	35 contact hrs	7500 hrs (5 yrs)	200	Yes

Below is a detailed breakdown by Categories:

Category 1 At the time of application the candidate holds: A Baccalaureate degree or global equivalent 3 years of project management experience 35 hours of project management education The Experience Verification Form(s) requires the following information: The number of hours must total at least 4,500 hours. The project dates must indicate that the candidate has at least three (3) years of project management experience within the eight-year (8) period prior to the application. The PMP® Candidate must record at least thirty-six (36) unique (non-overlapping) months of project management experience to satisfy the three-year (3) requirement.

Category 2 At the time of application the candidate holds: A high school diploma or equivalent 5 years of project management experience 35 hours of project management education The Experience Verification Form(s) requires the following information: The number of hours must total at least 7,500 hours. The project dates must indicate that the candidate has at least five (5) years of project management experience within the eight-year (8) period prior to the application. The PMP® Candidate must record at least sixty (60) unique (non-overlapping) months of project management experience to satisfy the five-year (5) requirement.

About the Examination
The exam is computer-based and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. The allotted time to complete the examination is four (4) hours. The exam is offered around the world at PMI-approved testing centers. To find a testing center in your area please visit the PMI website. The current fees for the examination are as follows:

Examination Fees	(US Dollars)
PMI® Member	$405.00
PMI® Non-Member	$555.00

How to Prepare
Partners Consulting can prepare you with the skills needed to meet the challenges of passing the PMP® exam using exercises and techniques designed  specifically to increase both learning and knowledge retention, giving students not only the knowledge they need to pass the exam, but also to become a better project manager—without memorization.  As an added bonus we will you through the process of how to apply and complete the PMP® exam application.  For more information about our PMP® Prep Course Click here.

Applying for the PMP®
For more information about applying for the exam go to www.PMI.org, then select the ‘Career Development’ tab, and then select ‘Certifications and Credentials’ hotlink.