1) The document outlines the steps to achieve the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI). 2) It details 5 steps: attend project management education, prepare by studying for the exam, apply for the exam, take the exam, and maintain the credential after passing the exam. 3) Candidates are responsible for managing all aspects of projects and must have either a high school diploma with 5 years of project experience or a bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience, along with 35 hours of project management education.