Everything you need to know about PMP certification.

What is PMP certification?

The PMP certification is the world’s most recognized project management certification. It includes predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to lead projects.

It empowers project leaders from all industries to work smarter and perform their job more effectively.

What skills does the PMP cover?

The PMP certification demonstrates the most important project leadership skills and practices of effective project management including:

People

Lead projects teams and management stakeholders with effective interpersonal skills.

  • Team building
  • Motivation
  • Conflict management

Process

The technical skills to integrate all facets of project planning and management to realize project benefits.

Business Environment

The connection between the people and processes within the business environment to meet project objectives and deliver value to the organization.

PMP certification exam details

The PMP certification exam lasts 230 minutes and tests your knowledge of predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. Specific details include:

Exam Questions

The computer-based exam is 180 questions including:

  • Multiple-choice
  • Multiple responses
  • Matching
  • “Hot area” graph-based
  • Limited fill-in-the-blank

Take the Exam

The exam is proctored, meaning you will be observed while taking it.

Visit the PMI website to find a PMI-approved testing center around the world or schedule an online proctored exam.

Why Get Certified

The PMP certification recognizes professional project managers with the skills, knowledge, and proven methods to drive projects results. Other benefits of certification include:
  • Credibility of a globally recognized certification
  • Expanded skillset and job opportunities
  • Foundation for higher salary and better benefits

How to prepare for your

PMP certification

1. Confirm your eligibility

You must meet these criteria in order to qualify to take the PMP exam.
  • A four-year degree
  • 36 months of leading projects in the last 8 years
  • 35 hours of training or CAPM certification
OR
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 60 months of leading projects in the last 8 years
  • 35 hours of training or CAPM certification
  • A four-year degree
  • 36 months of leading projects in the last 8 years
  • 35 hours of training or CAPM certification

OR

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 60 months of leading projects in the last 8 years
  • 35 hours of training or CAPM certification

2. Get trained, prepare to pass!

Take a class or use our self-study materials to prepare for the exam.
Not sure which is right for you? Here’s a matrix to help you decide.

3. Gather your information

Document your experience and education.
Projects you’ve led

  • Where you worked
  • Your roles & responsibilities
  • Length of time at each job
AND
  • Training you’ve taken
  • Courses completed
  • Qualifying hours
Projects you’ve led

  • Where you worked
  • Your roles & responsibilities
  • Length of time at each job

AND

Training you’ve taken

  • Institutions attended
  • Courses completed
  • Qualifying hours

4. Apply and register for the exam

Set up your account. Have your documentation on hand! You can register on the PMI website or through the PMI app.

1. Complete the application
2. Wait for approval
3. Register for the exam

5. Pass the exam!

We are with you all the way. You are well-prepared and ready for this! In fact, we’ll guarantee it! Take the RMC PMP class and we guarantee you will pass your exam.

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