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Steps to Apply For the PMP Certification

If you've decided to be PMP and you have met the criteria for eligibility, then you will begin the process of applying for PMP. Since PMP applications are quite lengthy, and the PMP application is an complex procedure, PMP experts recommend that you go through the PMP Training and gather all the necessary information regarding your PMP application prior to beginning.

Complete the Online Application

If you are applying for any of their certifications When applying for any of their credentials, they must be certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) encourages every candidate to make use of its web-based certification system. The application forms can be downloaded on the PMI website.

Before starting, ensure you have the required information. The required information is documented on the application. After the application process is completed, it can't be canceled, however the unfinished application may be saved and completed in the future.

The PMP application form is open for 90 days. During that time, PMI will notify you to complete the application. Although the company will send numerous reminders, the burden lies with you to make a plan and take the test within the one year eligibility period.

Before you submit the application form before submitting the application form, you must be able to read and accept your agreement to the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Certification Agreement/Renewal Agreement. This details are available in the Handbook for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Handbook.

The PMP application form is broken into three components:

  • General information
  • Your project management experience
  • The details of the 35-hour training program
  • Application Processing

The time frame for processing an application will depend on the method by which the application was completed: either online or via paper in the mail. The table below provides specifics of the time frame for processing.

Payment of the Fee

The price is based on the PMI membership status as well as your exam delivery method for certain geographical areas. The exam is offered at a reduced cost for PMI members. You must be an PMI member prior to making your payment. If you are applying for membership prior to the time of payment it is necessary to first confirm that you are a member. If your membership isn't fully processed then you will be charged at the non-member fee.

After the online application has been completed and processed after which once the application is processed and completed, PMI will send you an electronic notice requesting payment. After your payment has been accepted, you'll be sent any of these messages:

  • These instructions will help you plan your test
  • The applicant has been randomly selected for PMI's audit process.

Schedule your Exam

It is recommended that you first read PMI's Exam Schedule Instructions. After that, follow the following steps to make your appointment via Prometric's website:

  • Pick a location in the geographic
  • Schedule An Appointment.
  • Review the exam information which appears.
  • Accept the policies along with the data Privacy Notification.,
  • Input your "PMI Identification of Eligibility" as well as the initial four letters of your name.
  • Choose a test center that you prefer.
  • Choose an exam date and time.
  • Verify the contact information.
  • Check the appointment details.
  • Note down your exam confirmation details as well as the unique 16-digit confirmation number that is displayed. Secure this information. This information will also be sent via an email message.

Rescheduling Your PMP Exam

If you've already scheduled the exam , but you need to change dates, you're allowed to move your exam back for up to two days before your original exam time and date. But, an administration fee could be charged according to this fee arrangement:

  • After 30 Days: no fee
  • In the first 30 days of 2 days prior to the test: $70
  • Within 2 days: fees forfeited

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