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What is PMPPMP, Project Management Professional is a certification provided by Project Management Institute, USA. PMP is currently project management profession's most globally recognized and respected certification credential. This certificaton provides professionals with a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace. Certified Professionals are highly favored making this one of the most sought after certification in Project Management What is PMIEstablished in 1969 and headquartered outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading not-for-profit project management professional association, with over 95,000 members worldwide. Currently, PMI supports over 95,000 members in 125 countries worldwide. PMI members are individuals practicing and studying project management in many different industry areas, including aerospace, automotive, business management, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications. What is the official PMI Website?www.pmi.org is the official website of PMI, USA. Where do I register for PMP certification?Register through the PMI website, https://certificationapp.pmi.org/https://certificationapp.pmi.org/ Can I register through mail? How long does it take me to get the confirmation?It would take at least 3 weeks plus the time the mail takes to reach your city from PMI,USA. How long does it take to receive confirmation when registering online through the Web?This is almost an instantaneous process. Many have received their confirmation within a day. Do I need to wait for the confirmation letter from PMI to register for the exam?Yes, you will have to wait for the confirmation letter because it contains a confirmation number which will be required for scheduling your test. What is the Fee for PMI membershipThe details listed below are taken from the PMI Website. Check www.pmi.org for updates. Project Management Professional (PMP®) Initial Certification Fee – member of PMI in good standing($405.00) Initial Certification Fee – non-member of PMI ($555.00) Re-Examination Fee – member of PMI in good standing($275.00) Re-Examination Fee – non-member of PMI ($375.00) Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ®) Examination and Re-examination Fee ($100.00) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM™) Initial Certification Fee – member of PMI in good standing($225.00) Initial Certification Fee – non-member of PMI ($300.00) Re-Examination Fee – member of PMI in good standing($150.00) Re-Examination Fee – non-member of PMI ($220.00) How long can I wait once I get my eligibility notice before taking up the exam?You should take your certification test within 12 months of confirmation. However, PDUs cannot be accumulated until you clear the certification. How many hours of study do I need?This is a subjective question and it depends on how well you are aware of the subjects that are required for the certification. 200 hours of study would be considered a solid time of preparation for the certification. what is the best way get those 35 educational units required for the PMP examination?Though there are multiple methods of gaining those mandatory educational units, a structured and dedicated instructure led workshop can be very vital not just for clearing the exam but also for enhancing the overall understanding of the knowledge, skill and expertise that mature domain experts provide during the training program. Till how many years this PDU'S will be valid for?The 35 contact hours that you earn through this training is permanently valid. According to PMI there is no time limit/expiration. However when the PMBOK edition changes, you need to upgrade yourself. Within how many days or months we have to give the PMP exam after the Completion of 35 hrs PDU’s?Once your application is approved, you have one year of duration to take up the examination. But we suggest normally to take the exam within three months. How much we have to score for passing in the examination?SCORE 106/175 (61%). 25 questions are treated as pretest questions, which will not be counted in pass/fail determination. They will be placed randomly in the 200 questions exam. The revised PMP Credential Exam will test knowledge in the following six domains based on PMBOK® 4th Edition: Initiating - 11.59%, (23) questions Planning - 22.7%, (45) Executing - 27.5%, (55) Monitoring & Controlling - 21.03%, (42) Closing - 8.57%, (17) Professional and Social Responsibility - 8.61% (18) Can I see the replica (copy) of the certification?Yes. You will receive hard copy of the certificate from PMI along. How can I be recognized after completing the PMP certification (i.e ..by the organizations around the globe)?PMP is a global accreditation that tell the world that you have a demonstrated skill in Project Management and it is known to corporate across the world. But demonstrating the value is entirely depend on you. In order to be good in demonstrating it to the organization/employer, you need to take this journey very seriously. You should prepare not only from examination perspective but from application perspective. Our workshop will help a lot in how one can apply these practices in a real time project situation. If the exam is failed can we able to write it again? if so in how many attempts or we have to wait for 3 months /6 months or any other condition?You can take three attempts within the one year eligibility period! This means if you fail to get through in the maiden attempt, two more attempts are available. Each attempt involves a administrative fee of 175 US$. In order to pass, should one get 61% in each domain (such as initiation, Planning, execution, M&C, Closure and Professional Responsibility)?You may secure less than 61% in any of the domain but overall the score should be more than 61%. This certification is valid for how many years?It is valid for three years and can be renewed through a simple renewal process after submitting 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units. Each PDU is equivalent to one hour of professional development through learning/contribution to PM society. For more details read at www.pmi.org If I do complete this 35 hrs course from your organization do I be considered as a member of PMI & my exam fee will be $405(dollars)?No. PMI membership and PMP examination fee are directly administered by PMI. What are PMI recommended reading materials for PMP Exam?PMI Website says: The following publications are resources that PMP certification candidates can use to gain information on project management theory, principles, techniques, and procedures. This list of resources includes both PMI® and commercial publications. Although these are recommended readings, simply studying these books does not suggest that exam candidates can pass the PMP Examination. These resources are meant to complement a candidate's overall plan of study.
1. Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – 2000 Edition, A (ISBN 1880410230) 2. Project Management Professional Role Delineation Study (ISBN 188041029X) 3. PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide (4th edition) (ISBN 1890367281) 4. PMP Exam Prep (4th edition) by Rita Mulcahy (RMC Publications) (ISBN 0971164738) 5. Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, 8th Edition (ISBN 0471225770) 6. PMP Certification Handbook 7. Code of Professional Conduct What knowledge areas does the revised PMP credential examination testThe revised PMP credential examinations tests the professional in the following areas: Initiating the Project……11.59% Tasks
* Conduct Project Selection Methods * Define Scope * Document Project Risks, Assumptions, and Constraints * Identify and Perform Stakeholder Analysis * Develop Project Charter * Obtain Project Charter Approval
Planning the Project……22.7% Tasks
* Define and Record Requirements, Constraints and Assumptions * Identify Project Team and Define Roles and Responsibilities * Create the WBS * Develop Change Management Plan * Identify Risks and Define Risk Strategies * Obtain Plan Approval * Conduct Kick-off Meeting
Executing the Project……27.5% Tasks
* Execute Tasks Defined in Project Plan * Ensure Common Understanding and Set Expectations * Implement the Procurement of Project Resources * Manage Resource Allocation * Implement Quality Management Plan * Implement Approved Changes * Implement Approved Actions and Workarounds * Improve Team Performance
Monitoring and Controlling the Project……21.03% Tasks
* Measure Project Performance * Verify and Manage Changes to the Project * Ensure Project Deliverables Conform to Quality Standards * Monitor all Risks
Closing the Project……8.57% Tasks
* Obtain Final Acceptance for the Project * Obtain Financial, Legal, and Administrative Closure * Release Project Resources * Identify, Document and Communicate Lessons Learned * Create and Distribute Final Project Report * Archive and Retain Project Records * Measure Customer Satisfaction
Professional and Social Responsibility……8.61% Tasks
* Ensure Individual Integrity * Contribute to the Project Management Knowledge Base * Enhance Personal Professional Competence * Promote Interaction Among Stakeholders
Total……100% Is there any additional information regarding the PMP exam?
Yes, here are few additional things published on PMI Website; * 25 pretest questions will be randomly placed throughout the new examination to gather statistical information on the performance of these questions in order to determine whether they may be used on future examinations. These 25 pretest items are included in the 200-question examination, but will not be included in the pass/fail determination; candidates will be scored on 175 questions. * Diagnostic score reports are now being given to all candidates to show their overall pass or fail status. Additionally, candidates are provided with an overall percentage of questions answered correctly for each Domain and Knowledge Area. To pass the PMP examination, candidates must answer a minimum of 143 of the 175 scored questions correctly. It is possible to fail one or more of the Domains, yet still pass the exam (the chart above demonstrates the total percentage of what each domain is worth on the new examination).
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