PMP Study Resources: How to Become a PMP

Earn a Certification and expand your opportunities

PMI credentials certify your knowledge and experience in project management so you can be more confident at work and more competitive in the job market.

Project Management Professional (PMP)^®

PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)^® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers.
Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP^® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects.
This recognition is seen through increased marketability to employers and higher salary; according to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey–Seventh Edition, certification positively impacts project manager salaries.

Who should apply?

The PMP^® recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams.
If you’re an experienced project manager looking to solidify your skills, stand out to employers and maximize your earning potential, the PMP^® credential is the right choice for you.

PMP^® Requirements

To apply for the PMP^®, you need to have either:

A four-year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

OR
A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

How to Apply

Step 1: Sign-up for Project Management Institute (PMI) membership

To apply for the PMP^®, register Yourself to PMI's on line system to get started
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PMI Membership Currently Costs = US$ 129
PMI Exam Charges For Members = US$ 405
TOTAL COST for MEMBER = US$ 534
PMI Exam Charges For Non Members = US$ 555
Current Savings = US $ 21

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                                   Refer to the PMP^® Handbook for more details.

Step 2: Earn 35 Contact Hours of Project Management Education

Getting 35 Contact Hours of Project Management, is a pre-requisite for the PMP^® Exam .
You Have Various options of Getting On-line or Off Line Training from PMI R.E.P

Step 3: Apply for PMP Certification Exam with PMI

Apply for PMP^® Certification online using PMI's On line Certification System.
PMI reviews your application and if it is determined to be complete, PMI will send you an email to submit the exam fee.
PMI typically takes about 1 week for application approval.
Your application approval is valid for one-year from the date you receive the approval email.
After you pay for the exam, PMI will send you an email indicating one of the following next steps:
- Examination scheduling instructions to help you schedule your examination
- Application has randomly been selected for PMI's audit process
If you receive exam scheduling instructions, you can go ahead and schedule your exam with Prometric (Step 5).
If your application is selected for an audit, PMI will provide you the follow-up instructions to comply with the audit.

Step 4: Get the right Exam Prep Material and Study

We will Tell about best Resources of Exam in our Main Section

Step 5: Book the Exam with Prometric Testing Center

Try to book the exam with Prometric well in advance, as slots are always limited and Plan Your Dates well as prometric has started Penalty for Cancellation recently.

Step 6: Take the Exam