Project Management Professional (PMP) ®

The Project Management Professional PMP® is the most important industry recognised certification for Project Managers. You can find Project Management Professionals PMP® leading projects in nearly every country, and unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the PMP® is truly global.

The PMP® also increases your earning potential, as PMP® certification holders earn more than their non-certified peers. PMP® certified Project Managers complete more of their projects on time, on budget and meet original goals.

PMP® training from Global Edulink is designed to ensure that you clear the PMP® exam on your the first attempt. Our hands-on training approach, entrusted by thousands of learners and we guarantee that you’ll walk away with all the preparation and confidence you need to conquer the exam and earn the PMP® certification.

Studying with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to study efficiently and guide you to secure your qualification.

√ Who is it for?

The Project Management Professional certification is an essential professional requirement across industries for senior project management roles. This certification is most suited for:

• Project managers
• Project Team Members
• Associate/Asst. Manager – Projects
• Team leads/Managers
• Project Executives/Engineers
• Software Developers
• Any professional aspiring to be a Project Manager
• Other managers and all those who would benefit from exposure to best practice in project management

√ Course Description:

This online Project Management Professional PMP^® course has been designed for 45-60 guided learning hours. The course follows the topics listed under the curriculum section below.

How to Become PMP^®:

1. Meet Qualifying Criteria
2. Undertake Formal Project Management Training
3. 35 Contact Hours of Education
4. Become PMI^® Member
5. Apply for PMP^® Certification
6. Schedule Exam at local Prometric Testing Centre
7. Appear for the exam
8. Pass the Exam
9. Start working towards continuous professional development

√ Method of Assessment:

After you have familiarised yourself with the PMI terminology, having a good understanding of the PMBOK, and successfully passed any mock exams, you should be ready to take the real exam.

√ Take the exam – Examinations are held twice a day on all working days.

• The exam consists of 200 questions
• Of the 200 questions, 25 are considered pre-test questions
• Pre-test questions do not affect the score
• Computer based testing is the standard method of administration for PMI examinations
• The allotted time for the CBT examination is four hours
• Exams are available via testing centres (prometric)

√ The exam is broken down in the below areas:

• Initiating: 11%
• Planning: 23%
• Executing: 27%
• Monitoring and Controlling: 21%
• Closing: 9%
• Professional and Social Responsibility: 9%

√ Maintaining a PMP® credential:

To maintain your PMP, you must earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) every three years.

Exam Fee:

Cost: USD $405 (member), USD $555 (non-member).

PMI Annual Membership: $139 (USD).

√ How to apply for PMP® exam:

Complete the online exam application at www.pmi.org. The application can take a little while to complete, especially if you have a lot of experience to document. However, you do have 90 days to complete it which means you can revisit it whenever you want during this time period.

√ Entry Requirements for taking the PMP® exam:

Not everyone is eligible to take the PMP® exam. The PMP® is aimed at professional project managers with proven experience. The PMI have outlined the following minimum criteria’s that you need to fulfil before you take the exam:

Option 1

• Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
• 7,500 hours leading and directing projects (5 years of project management experience)
• 35 hours of project management education (35 contact hours of Formal Project Management Education: Typically, Four Days Classroom/40 Hours E-Learning Program)

OR

Option 2

• Four-year degree
• 4,500 hours leading and directing projects
• 35 hours of project management education (35 contact hours of Formal Project Management Education: Typically, Four Days Classroom/40 Hours E-Learning Program)
• In both cases this experience must have been accumulated within eight years prior to your application submission

You can find the latest requirements on the PMI’s website.

√ Career Path:

This qualification leads you to become a:

• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Project Executive
• Business Developer

Having PMP® qualification, you can expect a £75 – 80K annual salary and some international PMP® Professionals earning £1,000 a day.

Benefits of achieving the PMP® Certification

• PMP certification looks great on your resume
• It proves that you have Project Management Experience
• PMP Project Managers make more money than Non-PMP Project Managers
• Being a PMP can lead to networking opportunities and potential job opportunities
• PMP certificate indicates that you have a commitment to the profession of Project Management