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Q. What is a PMP?
A. PMP stands for Project Management Professional and is an
internationally recognized certification administered by the Project
Management Institute (PMI) in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
www.pmi.org
Q. What is the PMBOK?
A. Formally known as “A Guide to the Project Management Body of
Knowledge”, PMBOK is the statement of generally accepted project
management knowledge and practices. The PMBOK Guide is a collection of
best practices for the art of project management. It is a living
document that is updated every four years to ensure that current and
best management practices are captured. It is a standard, written and
reviewed by practicing project management members of the PMI. It is
designed to reflect good project management practice. It is also the
foundation of PMI certification and professional exams (i.e., PMP and
CAPM). PMI Members receive a free copy. Copies can be purchased
here.
Q. Why would I want to be a certified PMP? What would it do for me?
A. It gives you recognition among your peers and provides you with a
solid background in generally accepted project management knowledge and
skills. Provides an edge when applying for various project management
and related positions or seeking advancement within an organization.
Q. What resources are available to help me prepare for the PMP exam?
A. Many PMP Books and Resources are available on-line.
Click here for a list of our PMP Exam Resources.
A. The PMI website
http://www.pmi.org/ has additional
resources including a professional responsibility reference list, and a
basic knowledge assessment tool.
Q. How do I qualify to take the PMP Certification Exam?
A. There are two categories of eligibility:
1. Category 1 requires
a bachelors degree or equivalent, 4500 hours of project management
experience, and 35 hours of project management education.
2. Category 2 requires a
high school diploma or equivalent, 7500 hours of project management
experience, and 35 hours of project management education.
Consult the
Certification Handbook for complete information on education and
experience required.
Q. How much does writing the PMP exam cost?
A. The exam costs $405 US (PMI members), $555 US (non-members).
Q. What are you tested on?
A. The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Examination
measures the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques
that are utilized in the practice of project management. The PMP
Certification Examination is comprised of 200 four-option
multiple-choice questions that are developed and validated by certified
PMP's. The passing score for the exam is 61%. The exam taker must answer
106 questions out of 175 correct. 25 additional questions will be asked
on the exam for a total of 200 possible questions. The 25 additional
questions are pretest items that do not count toward your final score.
PMI uses these questions to evaluate the performance of the test
questions. The exam taker will not know which 25 are not applied to the
pass/fail score. Out of the score able 175 questions, approximately 19
will come from Initiation, 40 from planning, 47 from execution, 37 from
monitor and control, 16 from closing and 16 from Professional
responsibility. The percentage breakdown is as follows:
Initiating the Project......11%
 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......23%
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%
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%
Measure Project Performance
Verify and Manage Changes to the Project
Ensure Project Deliverables Conform to Quality Standards
Monitor all Risks
Closing the Project......9%
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......9%
· Ensure Individual Integrity
· Contribute to the Project Management Knowledge Base
Enhance Personal Professional Competence
Promote Interaction Among Stakeholders
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