What are the requirements to take the PMP Exam?

Question

What do I need to do or have to take and pass the PMP Exam?

Answer 1

You can find the information you're looking for on the PMI website here: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp

I completed my PMP certification in 2019, and I'd be happy to guide you through the process together if you'd like.

Before you're able to take your PMP exam, you must have the following:

1. A four-year degree
2. 36 months leading projects
3. 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM^® Certification

— OR —

1. A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
2. 60 months leading projects
3. 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM^® Certification

Once this criteria is met, you will apply for the PMP exam submitting the requirements shown above. This is typically a fairly quick process. I have some templates / forms that can help you when submitting your information.

Once the application is accepted (usually is with minimal hick-ups), you can schedule your exam, which is a 3 hour session testing you on the content on Program Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). It's not recommended that you rely on your project management experience to take this exam, as it will test the exact terminology and scenarios presented in the PMBOK.

Again, don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to set up an infosession together.

Answer 2

The details are found in the PMP Exam handbook.

https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/project-management-professional-handbook.pdf

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent) Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience* 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder.

OR

Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience* 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder

OR

Bachelor's or post-graduate degre from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master's or global equivalent) Minimum two years/24 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience* NOTE: If you are a graduate of a GAC accredited degree program you will receive a 12- month credit towards the work experience requirement. Also, you can use the GAC course work to fulfill the 35 education contact hour requirement. Learn more about the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). OR 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder