tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18879258815871519732024-03-14T22:09:01.204+08:00PMP Certification FAQ | Application | Audit | Training | Study ResourcesPMP Certification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), PMI Application Process, Eligibility Criteria, Training Courses, PDU Requirements, Prometric Center details, Exam Prep Tips, Study Material and Sample Questions.Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-48058788010622804192016-02-01T12:16:00.002+08:002021-03-20T23:06:05.934+08:00Where can I find "Real" PMP Exam Questions that appeared on actual PMP Exams in the past?If you are looking for "real" PMP exam questions that have appeared on actual (official) PMP exams in the past, then this post will provide you a definitive answer.
You can find "real" PMP exam questions only on the "real" PMP exam and no where else.
All questions that appear on the PMP exam are PMI's intellectual property and PMI does not publish nor permit any one to publish these questions Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-64769845173392468422016-01-22T11:22:00.000+08:002016-01-22T11:22:46.161+08:00When will PMBOK Guide, Sixth Edition be released?PMI revises and releases a new edition of the PMBOK Guide every 4 years. PMBOK Guide, 5th Edition was released in Dec 2012. PMP and CAPM exams were updated in Aug 2013 to align with the 5th Edition. Going by the trend of past 2 decades, PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition is expected to be released in Dec 2016 or thereabout, and PMP and CAPM exams are expected to be updated in mid-2017 to align with the 6thHarwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-47904111198106172592012-04-06T15:06:00.004+08:002016-01-22T17:54:34.510+08:00When will the PMP Exam Change for PMBOK 6?PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition will be released by end of calendar year 2016. PMP Exam usually changes about 6 months after the new PMBOK Guide is released.
Therefore, you can expect the PMP Exam to change as per PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition specifications around July 2017.
Last Updated: Jan 22, 2016Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-37524109293667785632012-04-06T15:04:00.005+08:002016-02-01T09:48:03.306+08:00When is PMBOK Guide 5 Coming Out?UPDATE: Please refer to the latest post about PMBOK Guide 6th Edition release date.
PMBOK® Guide, 5th Edition will be released around the end of calendar year 2012. However, PMI will start accepting pre-orders for PMBOK Guide, 5th edition in Nov, 2012.
Last Update: Feb 1, 2016Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-92217682860573480012012-01-22T12:49:00.001+08:002021-03-20T23:09:27.086+08:00What are the Aug 2011 changes to the PMP Exam?The PMP Exam was updated in Jan 2016 to align with the PMP Exam Content Outline June 2015. Please refer to the PMP Exam 2016 Role Delineation Study post for more details.
Here is the document that exactly captures the Aug 2011 changes to the PMP Exam. It clearly provides the domains, tasks, and knowledge and skill statements as defined by PMI's Role Delineation Study (RDS):
PMP Exam Content Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-67683940593055983372011-07-05T19:59:00.000+08:002015-03-21T23:44:56.531+08:00Can I view my PMP Exam Score Report Online?Yes. You can view your certification status and PMP exam score report online at PMI's Online Certification System. After you login with your user ID and password (register on that site first if you don't have an account), you would see your current certification status and a link to the PMP exam score report in the "My PMP" section in the navigation bar on the left.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-31116109315405195262010-12-29T17:32:00.001+08:002021-03-20T23:17:59.372+08:00I'm experienced, but unemployed. Am I eligible for PMP Certification?Being employed at the time of application submission or examination are NOT among the eligibility requirements for PMP certification. As long as you have the required experience as per the PMP Handbook, you are eligible for PMP certification.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-89407704941401372132010-12-29T17:25:00.001+08:002015-03-21T23:50:23.724+08:00How long is the PMP Certification valid for?PMP Certification is valid for 3 years. Certified PMPs must earn at least 60 PDUs every 3 years in order to renew their certification. Refer to PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements System for more details.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-69099536672361665332010-12-29T17:21:00.001+08:002021-03-20T22:12:52.075+08:00What are ITTOs in the context of PMP certification?ITTO stands for Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs of the project management processes specified in the PMBOK® Guide.
The PMBOK® Guide, 5th Edition defines 47 project management processes and their 618 ITTOs. In order to pass the PMP (or CAPM) exam, you need to be able to recognize, recall, understand, and apply your knowledge of the ITTO's to exam questions. Though the task Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-42656540952930383512010-08-20T01:00:00.000+08:002015-03-21T23:56:47.631+08:00Can I end the PMP exam earlier than 4 hours and walk out of the test center?Yes, definitely. You can end the exam anytime after starting it, and walk out of the examination center. However, you cannot pause and resume the exam. If you take any breaks during the exam, the clock keeps ticking.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-4751353443728803822010-08-15T02:29:00.000+08:002015-03-22T00:00:42.244+08:00How often is the PMBOK Guide revised?The Project Management Institute (PMI) revises the PMBOK Guide every 4 years or so. For example, the second edition of the guide was released in year 2000, the third in 2004, and the fourth at the end of 2008 (beginning of 2009).
With this trend, you can expect the fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide in 2012-13.Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-81695876832195904882010-08-03T22:16:00.000+08:002015-03-24T13:36:56.562+08:00I made an error on the PMP Exam Application? What should I do?To err is human. We all make mistakes. If you have made a mistake in your PMP certification application that you submitted to PMI, do not panic. Email to PMI Customer Care (customercare@pmi.org), admit your mistake, and cooperate with them to get it resolved.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-30676354405143267082010-04-04T13:31:00.000+08:002015-03-24T13:37:44.513+08:00Do I need to be a PMI Member to take the PMP Exam?No, you do not need to be a PMI Member to take the PMP Exam. But who would not want to become a member if the discount on the exam fee is more than the membership fee? Read What are the fees for the PMP Exam for more details.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-74126209322246815612010-04-04T13:11:00.001+08:002021-03-20T22:17:31.322+08:00Can I Read Books or Review Notes during the Break in the PMP Exam?As funny as it may sound, but this is an actual question asked by many people. So, I have to address it.
The simple and clear answer is 'No'. You would be under some sort of supervision even during the break. Moreover, it would amount to cheating and thus go against the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Last update: Feb 6, 2016Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-81462381487501974592010-04-04T12:59:00.001+08:002021-03-20T22:53:44.216+08:00Can I Print the PMBOK Guide 5th Edition PDF Legally?Yes, you can. Read the following post for details:
Can I Print the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition PDF Legally?
Last Update: Feb 4, 2016Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-31133500729490356962010-04-02T18:19:00.000+08:002015-03-24T13:39:07.547+08:00Can I visit the Prometric Test Center before the PMP Exam?Yes, you can visit the Prometric Test Center before your scheduled exam date. In fact, you are highly encouraged to do so. This will allow you to know the directions to the test center and avoid the risk of getting lost, showing up late for the exam, or missing your exam altogether.
Tip: When you visit the Prometric Test Center, you can also carry your identification documents and have them Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-22999600459957924932010-04-02T18:08:00.001+08:002021-03-20T22:44:39.515+08:00What is the PMP Exam Fee Refund Policy?There are different scenarios here:
1. If you fail the PMP application audit, PMI will deduct $100 from your application fee, and refund the balance amount to you automatically.
2. If you have passed the audit or your application was not selected for an audit, and you have not yet taken the exam, you can request a refund of the examination fee. You must submit a written request to PMI at least Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-48379336874508593912010-04-02T17:37:00.000+08:002015-03-24T13:51:11.093+08:00Does PMI Provide a Percentage Distribution of the PMP Exam Questions by Knowledge Area?No, PMI does not provide a percentage distribution of PMP exam questions by Knowledge Area. They do however provide a Domain-wise (or Process Group wise) distribution of PMP Exam Questions.Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-82075347539457550232010-04-02T17:31:00.000+08:002015-03-24T13:52:51.260+08:00Will PMI Refund the Membership Discount, if I Sign-up for the Membership After Submitting Payment for the PMP Exam?PMI members enjoy $150 discount on the PMP exam fee. However, you must be a PMI member at the time of submitting your payment for the PMP exam, in order to enjoy the discount. If you sign-up for the PMI Membership after submitting your payment for the exam, PMI would NOT refund the membership discount amount to you.
Therefore, it is important that you sign-up for PMI membership before you Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-8585405702384150742010-04-02T17:19:00.001+08:002021-03-20T22:45:07.514+08:00What does 36 Months of Non-Overlapping Experience Requirement Mean for the PMP Exam?One of the eligibility criteria for the PMP exam is to have minimum 3 years / 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.
So, what does "non-overlapping" experience mean?
To answer this question, let me show the reverse situation - overlapping experience. Let's say you have Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-90524871676060947072010-03-26T00:51:00.001+08:002021-03-20T22:19:28.277+08:00Is PMBOK Guide available in Hard Copy?You bet. Check out this link:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Sixth Edition
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-35878298232195549542010-03-26T00:35:00.000+08:002015-03-24T14:22:15.670+08:00What if I Do Not Show-up for my PMP Exam?No-show is as good (or rather as bad) as failing the exam. Unless it's a matter of life and death, you'll have to pay the re-examination fee to take the exam again.
But if it is indeed a "special case", you can write to PMI Customer Care for consideration.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-16359795145289302882010-03-25T22:50:00.000+08:002015-03-24T14:23:40.211+08:00What Percentage Score on Sample Exams Indicates Readiness for Real PMP Exam?There's no right answer here, but here are some general guidelines that might help you:
Oliver Lehmann's Sample Exams 75%
Rita Mulcahy's PM Fastrack80%
Head First PMP85%
These scores are applicable to "first attempt" on the exams.
Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-49188861825412619552010-03-25T21:45:00.000+08:002015-03-24T18:40:37.195+08:00Is PMBOK Guide Sufficient to Clear the PMP Exam?Generally speaking, the answer is 'no'. There are topics on the PMP exam that aren't even covered in the PMBOK Guide. So, you cannot completely rely on the PMBOK Guide for your preparation. Usually, a combination of a good training program (for 35 Contact Hours of PM Education), the PMBOK Guide, a good PMP exam prep guide, and free resources available on the web are what you need to pass the PMP Harwinder Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17448550860024926123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887925881587151973.post-71847810353167974302010-03-25T21:29:00.000+08:002015-11-14T14:25:47.879+08:00Can I Apply for PMP Certification Before Getting My 35 Contact Hours?The 35 Contact Hours of PM Education must be acquired before submitting your application for the PMP exam.
I quote an email from PMI customer care on this matter:
There is no deadline or expiry date for the PM education requirement, though the PM education must have been acquired before the submission of the PMP application.
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