This guide is for whose who are intended to apply for PMI® PMP® certification Exam . This include all the details individual should know before applying for PMP exam .

1. PMI Project Management
Professional (PMP)®
Everything you need to know
before applying for PMP® Exam

2. OVERVIEW OF THE
PMP® EXAMINATION
• Introduction of PMI®
• PMP® Certification Eligibility Requirements
• PMP® Certification Application Process
• PMP® Examination Format
• PMP® Examination Fees , Cancellations &
Refunds
• PMI® Audit Process
• PMI® Continuing Certification Requirements

3. PMI is the largest , non-for-profit global
professional association for project management
practitioners worldwide, which has been
providing advancement in the profession of
project management knowledge since 1969 .
Project Management
Institute(PMI)®

4. PMI® Membership
Mentor Global recommends project management professionals to
become a member of PMI ®, and then apply for PMP Certification
examination as the membership offers additional benefits
Project Management Institute’s Membership Fees
• PMI® Joining Fee-$ 10.00
• PMI® Annual Membership Fee- $129

5. PMP® Certification
The Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Certification is the topmost professional
credential for the project management
professionals. This Program facilitates adoption
of the highest professional and ethical standards
within the community of practicing Project
Management Professionals (PMP) ®

6. PMP® Eligibility Requirements
CATEGORY EDUCATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENCE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Category 1
Bachelor’s
degree/Graduation
or Equivalent
3+ years/36+ months of
non-overlapping project
management experience
during which 4500 hours
were spent in leading &
directing project tasks
having experience from all
the five Domains
35 contact hours of formal
education
Category 2
Diploma or Global
equivalent
5+ years/60+ months of
non-overlapping project
management experience
during which 7500 hours
were spent in leading &
directing project tasks
having experience from all
the five Domains
35 contact hours of formal
education

7. PMP® Certification Application Process
Register Yourself on
pmi.org
Take PMI Membership
(optional , strongly
recommended)
Fill the application and
SUBMIT
PMI reviews the
application for its
processing (Approx. 5
business days )
PMI will send mail
stating application
approval and ask you to
make payment online
Make payment on PMI
site
PMI may Audit the
Application (if
selected)**
Receive Eligibility ID
Book Seat at the
Prometric Testing
Centre

8. PMP® Examination
Format
The PMP® Certification Examination is a computer-
based test (CBT) and comprises of 200 multiple –
choice questions. The duration of exam is 4 hours .
25 pretest questions will be randomly placed
throughout the examination , these questions will
not be included in the pass/fail determination . To
pass the PMP® examination , candidate must
answer a minimum 106 out of the 175 questions
correctly .
Summary :
Total Questions = 200
Duration =4 hours
Pretest Questions =25
Minimum to pass =106

9. PMP® Examination Fees , Cancellations & Refunds
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Fees
Exam Cancellations & Rescheduling
Candidate can cancel or reschedule their exam no later than 48 hours (2 business days) before the
scheduled exam date .
Examination Refunds
A refund can be obtained upon written request to PMI® one month before the eligibility expiration
date .
A processing fee of $100.00 will be retained by PMI®
Exam Fees PMI Members Non-Members
Certification Exam Fee $405.00 $555.00
Re-Exam Fee $275.00 $375.00

10. PMI® Audit Process
• Once application is submitted , it is subject to
an audit; although only a percentage of
application is selected randomly for the audit
• After Payment PMI will notify through email
whether application is selected for an audit
• During the audit process , application will have
to furnish supporting documentation for their
education and work experience . PMI will take
5 business days to complete the audit process
• In case applicant fails to meet the audit
requirement , they will receive the refund for
their exam fee post deduction of $100

11. PMI® Continuing Certification
Requirements
A certified PMP® must accrue a minimum of 60
professional development units (PDUs) during
each CCR cycle. The first CCR cycle begins on the
day the applicant passes the certification exam
and expires after 3 years .
Amount of Certification Renewal Fee
Non-Member Member
$ 150 $ 60

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