http://www.pm-prepcast.com - Filling out the application for the PMP exam can be a project in itself. In this second part of The PM PrepCast's video series on preparing for the PMP exam, you'll get some tools and learn some best practices that will help you fill out the application efficiently—thus inching you closer to your goal of earning PMP certification.

1. How to prepare for your PMP® Exam Step 2: Filling out the Application Presented by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP - www.pm-prepcast.com Copyright © 2008 - 2011 by OSP International LLC. All rights reserved. PMI®, PMP®, CAPM® and PMBOK® Guide are trademarks of Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI® has not endorsed and did not participate in the development of our products. OSP International LLC has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), OSP International LLC has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. This presentation is based in part on a series of articles that first appeared on www.cio.com

2. Once you are eligible to take PMP® exam…the next step is to fill out the Application

3. Filling out the 9 page application can be a project in itself..!

4. Easy steps to fill out the application efficiently…

5. Step 1: How to fill out application Apply online

6. Application has three sections…

7. Section #1 includes Contact Education Industry

8. Section #2 includes Project management experience hours- time spent in directing tasks

9. Best practices for section 2 Collect information offline: Experience Verification Worksheet www.pm-prepcast.com

10. Section #3 includes Contact hours—time spent in training or education programs.

11. PMI® Code of Ethics Agree to PMI® code of ethics before submitting the application See PMP Credential Handbook

12. Step 2: Application Completeness Review PMI® performs the 'Application Completeness Review'. This can take up to 5 days

13. Step 3: Pay the Fee Pay the fee online and select examination delivery method

14. Step 4: Prepare for a Random Audit Have to send audit material within 90 days of PMI® notification.

15. Best practice #1 Maintain a folder with documents that support your work experience

16. Best practice #2 Be honest about your project management experience

17. Best practice #3 Communicate with your contact persons

18. Step 5: Schedule Your PMP® Exam Schedule your exam www.prometric.com/pmi

19. Watch 40 Hours of PMP® Exam Prep Videos More at www.pm-prepcast.com

20. How to prepare for your PMP® Exam Step 3:Build a PMP Exam Study Plan Presented by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP - www.pm-prepcast.com Copyright © 2008 - 2011 by OSP International LLC. All rights reserved. PMI®, PMP®, CAPM® and PMBOK® Guide are trademarks of Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI® has not endorsed and did not participate in the development of our products. OSP International LLC has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), OSP International LLC has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. This presentation is based in part on a series of articles that first appeared on www.cio.com