What is PMP Certification?
Project Management Professional Certification, commonly known as PMP, is the most sought-after credential by the IT aspirants issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. The PMP certification proves a candidate’s agility in project management and all the leadership roles connected to it.
Although there is no need to get a professional certification, PMP certification builds a strong and a credible CV for you to get management roles.
How to get a PMP certification and how to apply for it?
You ought to have the following prerequisites in order to appear for the exam to get your PMP certification:
- An applicant needs to have 7,500 hours of project management experience along with 35 hours of related education.
- An applicant must have relevant four-year degree plus 4,500 hours of experience in leading projects and 35 hours of project management training.
After you ensure that you meet the following requirements, follow these steps sequentially:
- Download and read the PMP Handbook to know the application process, exam fee, exam, certification renewal, etc.
- Pay membership fee to be eligible to take the exam.
- Prepare for the PMP exam.
- Complete your application from the main website. You have 90 days to complete the application form.
- Submit your application form plus the payment.
- Schedule and take your PMP exam.
- You need to renew your PMP certification every 3 years.
How can you prepare for the PMP exam?
Clearing the PMP exam requires consistent practice and unlevelled commitment. Even the candidates with over 10 years of industry experience fail to clear the exam since they underestimate the exam’s difficulty level. However, you can beat all the odds with your unmatched hard work along with smart strategies. Follow the following roadmap to prepare the exam:
- Go through the PMP exam outline and break down the important questions.
- Enroll in a formal study course from an accredited Registered Education Providers (REPs).
- Prepare a study plan.
- Go through the PMBoK guide and read other material from other reputable REPs.
- Practice! Practice as much mock tests as you can.
- Join PMP aspirants community to keep with your preparation.
Who can take the PMP exam?
The aspiring candidates need to meet the following requirements in order to take the PMP exam:
- An applicant needs to have 7,500 hours of project management experience along with 35 hours of related education.
- An applicant must have relevant four-year degree plus 4,500 hours of experience in leading projects and 35 hours of project management training.
What are PDUs? How many do you need for PMP?
Professional Development Units (PDUs) are one-hour blocks of time that are spent in doing any of the following:
- Learning
- Teaching others, or
- Volunteering.
You need to keep a track of your PDUs in order to maintain your PDUs. You need to earn 60 PDUs every three years in order to maintain your PDU certification.
