PMP CERTIFICATION FAQ

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The PMP certification is awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

✅ Increases salary potential (PMPs earn 25% more on average)
✅ Boosts career growth and job opportunities
✅ Recognized globally across industries 

Yes! PMP certification demonstrates advanced project management skills, enhances credibility, and improves career prospects.

You must meet one of the following criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree 

36 months (3 years) leading projects

35 hours of formal PM training or CAPM

or

High School Diploma/Associate Degree

60 months (5 years) leading projects

35 hours of formal PM training or CAPM 

Any role where you managed project phases such as planning, execution, monitoring, and closing counts. Operational tasks do not qualify. 

Any PMI-approved course, online or in-person training, or an accredited university, training provider like us whose program covering project management topics.

Yes, It is mandatory.

Any PMI-approved course, online or in-person training, or an accredited university, training provider like us whose program covering project management topics.

✅ PMI Members: $405
✅ Non-Members: $575 

Note: This fee($555) is inclusive of 1 Year PMI Membership fee which is $139.

You can take the exam up to 3 times within one year of your application approval.

No, the PMP exam is closed book, and no reference materials are allowed.

1️⃣ Create an account on PMI.org
2️⃣ Complete the PMP application form (document project experience)
3️⃣ Submit the application and wait for PMI approval (5-10 days)
4️⃣ Schedule the exam Online or Center based via Pearson VUE

We will be assisting you in the PMP Exam application process during the PMP Training program. 

PMI may ask for documentation (experience verification, education certificates). You must submit the requested documents within 90 days.

You can take the exam online (proctored via Pearson VUE) or at a test center.

📚 PMBOK Guide (Latest Edition)
📚 Agile Practice Guide
📚 Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep Book
📚 Mock exams & PMP simulators 

At least 4-5 full-length mock exams (with 75%+ passing scores).

PMP certification is valid for 3 years.

You need to earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) every 3 years.

Your PMP will expire, and you must reapply and retake the exam.

You can report PDUs through PMI’s CCRS system on PMI.org.

✅ PMP: For experienced project managers (3-5 years of experience required)
✅ CAPM: For entry-level professionals (no experience required) 

No, PMI requires at least 36-60 months of experience leading projects.

✅ IT & Software Development
✅ Construction & Engineering
✅ Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
✅ Finance & Banking
✅ Manufacturing & Supply Chain 

PMI does not disclose exact scoring criteria. However:
✅ Questions are weighted differently based on difficulty
✅ Your score is categorized as: Above Target, Target, Below Target, Needs Improvement 

No, you cannot pause the online exam. However, you get two 10-minute breaks after completing 60 and 120 questions.