PMP Exam – Frequently Asked Questions
Start your preparation with the latest and updated Practice Exam for Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. So, get all your doubts resolved with Top FAQ’s.
What are the topics covered in Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam?
Project management professionals need more diverse skills and approaches than ever before.
The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam changed on 2 January 2021 –
- PEOPLE – Emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team
- PROCESS – Reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project
- BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – Highlighting the connection between projects and organization strategy
Do I have to be a PMI member to apply for other PMI certifications?
No. No one certification serves as a prerequisite for another. You also do not have to be a PMI member to apply to become a certification holder.
What are the eligibility requirements?
In order to earn the PMP Certification, it is important to make sure you meet the given sets of PMP Certification requirements –
- A four-year degree
- 36 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
— OR —
- A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 60 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
What supporting documentation should I send with my application?
When submitting an application, you do not need to send documentation. However, you will be required to send supporting documentation if your application is selected for a random audit.
Once I pass the exam or evaluations, what next?
You may refer to yourself as a certification holder although your certificate package can take six to eight weeks to arrive in the mail. Please refer to the “Use of Your PMI Certification” section of the handbooks for more details.
You also can start making plans for maintaining your certification by familiarizing yourself with the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program and its requirements.
How do I schedule a certification exam appointment?
Once you are eligible, PMI will e-mail you examination scheduling instructions with your eligibility code, which you will need when scheduling your exam appointment at a testing center.
Where will the examination be given?
All PMI exams are offered at approved Pearson VUE Testing Centers worldwide. You can check for locations on Pearson VUE’s website.
Are the exams available in languages other than English?
The PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP exams are translated into multiple languages. Other certification exams are not currently translated, but PMI will notify you when translations are available.
If I fail the exam, can I take it again?
If you fail the exam on your first attempt, you can re-take it two more times within your one-year eligibility period. Fees are associated with re-examination. Details for re-examination can be found in the certification handbook.
What happens if my eligibility expires and I have not taken the exam?
Your application is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. If you allow your eligibility to lapse, you must re-apply.
What are PDUs?
PDUs stand for Professional Development Units. PDUs are the measuring unit used to quantify your professional development as part of the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 1 PDU = 1 hour of learning/activity.
