Duration
Questions
Cost
Everything you need to know about this certification exam
Duration:
230 minutes (3 hours 50 minutes)
Questions:
180 questions
Format:
Multiple choice, multiple response, matching, hotspot, limited fill-in-the-blank
Passing Score:
Above Target proficiency
Cost:
$555 USD (PMI members: $405)
Validity:
3 years (60 PDUs required for renewal)
Languages:
Available in 10+ languages
Option 1: Bachelor's degree + 36 months project management experience + 35 hours PM education
Option 2: High school diploma + 60 months project management experience + 35 hours PM education
Understanding of project management fundamentals
Knowledge of PMBOK Guide principles
Experience with project lifecycle management
Familiarity with Agile and traditional methodologies
Breakdown of exam topics and their relative importance
Managing conflict
Leading a team
Supporting team performance
Empowering team members and stakeholders
Executing project with urgency required to deliver business value
Managing communications
Assessing and managing risks
Engaging stakeholders
Creating project artifacts
Planning and managing project compliance
Evaluating and delivering project benefits and value
Evaluating and addressing external business environment changes
Supporting organizational change
Essential knowledge areas you need to focus on
I
Project charter development
Project management plan
Direct and manage project work
Monitor and control project work
S
Requirements collection
Scope definition
Work breakdown structure
Scope validation and control
S
Activity definition and sequencing
Duration estimation
Schedule development
Schedule control
C
Cost estimation
Budget determination
Cost control
Earned value management
Q
Quality planning
Quality assurance
Quality control
Continuous improvement
R
Resource planning
Team acquisition
Team development
Team management
Proven strategies to help you pass on your first attempt
Study the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition
Understand Agile Practice Guide
Focus on situational questions
Practice with realistic exam scenarios
Join PMP study groups
Take multiple practice exams
Review PMI's Exam Content Outline
Read questions carefully and completely
Look for keywords in questions
Eliminate obviously wrong answers
Use the process of elimination
Manage your time effectively
Take breaks during the exam
Stay calm and confident