PMP Certifications FAQ

PMI was created to advance the practice of project management so that organizations could improve project outcomes. To achieve this objective PMI has created a series of certifications to demonstrate a professional’s understanding of acknowledged best practices.

PMI continues to evolve its products to meet the changing needs of society and the industries that power growth. The organization’s new Disciplined Agile certification product line is an example of how the organization is responding to the needs of the marketplace.

Visit the PMI web site to learn more about all the types of certifications PMI offers.

The Washington DC chapter of PMI acknowledges that our members are committed to effective project execution. In the course of our work our members will encounter other project delivery certifications. The chapter is dedicated to assisting our members to understanding the differences in managing project execution so that our members can chart their own professional growth path.

• PMI administers the PMP certification process. Learn more by visiting www.pmi.org/Certification.aspx

• The PMP certification is obtained by qualifying for, applying to sit to take, once approved then taking, and finally passing an exam.

• To understand how to qualify visit the PMI web site link.

• PMI is changing how applicants can take the exam. When PMI lets you konw that your application has been approved you may take the exam at a local testing center or take the exam online. Visit PMI for additional information.
• PMI performs audits on randomly selected pool of applicants. If your application is audited, it usually takes about a week of time to get through the audit process.

• Review the PMP Credential handbook from PMI.
• Review the Current PMP Exam Content Outline.
• Familiarize yourself with PMP Sample Questions.
• Enroll in a formal course of study offered by PMI online.
• Review the latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide) .
• Take practice exams available online for a fee from PMI accredited trainers to comfortable with the test format and to simulate test taking conditions.