PMP Exam and Certification

How to become PMP?
How to prepare for PMP?
How to pass PMP exam?
Do you need PMP exam training or not?

First check if your are qualified or not.


Experience requirements: As of today. Please check PMI Project Management Institute web site pmi.org

University degree or baccalaureate : Minimum of 4500 hours (at least 3 years of this experience within the 6 years prior to the application).

OR

High school/Secondary school diploma: Minimum of 7500 hours (at least 5 years of this experience within the 8 years prior to the application).

AND

Project management education : 35 contact hours , earned through colleges, training companies, PMI Registered Education Providers, employer-sponsored programs or distance learning.

These 35 hours could have been in your regular college studies. You can get them online. There are lot online PMP exam and test prepration courses are available. Make sure that PMI recognises the course. Some of the names are Rita Mulachy, Project Management Training Online, cheetah learning.

Best way is to register online at pmi.org . It is free. You do not pay any thing till you are approved for taking the test. becoming member of PMI is optional. If you become a member then you have access to PMI resources. I will advise you become member before you apply for exam. It builts your confidence

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