Just like any other business industries, project management professionals need to have the proper credential to get full rewards of the career. This can be achieved after completing the
PMP training and pass the certification exam.
To get some idea of the project management professional training and how to qualify for the examination, here are the essentials to keep in mind.
PMP Training Prerequisites
To qualify, you have to be a college graduate and have a minimum of 4,500 hours of direct project management in an actual workplace setting. High school graduates can also apply but they are expected to have logged at least 7,500 hours of direct project management experience.
Preliminary Training
Formal education to become a PMP is not very extensive. Aspiring PMPs have to accomplish the 35 hours of coursework, which include training sessions on time management ad social responsibilites, as well as the core tasks on the job that comprise of planning, initiating, executing and controlling projects and involved risks associated with projects and procurements.
PMP Examination
When you have successfully completed the educational requirements, you will then be eligible to take the PMP certification exam designed to test your theoritical knowledge, and most especially your competency and skills.
The key to pass the test is sufficient preparation, and knowing what to expect during the exam, which is composed of 200 questions in a computer-based test. Taking practice exams is also a great way to prepare for the test.
There are a lot preparation assistance for students available such as attending e-Learning courses, and downloadable materials. You can even get many of them freeby searching the Internet.
Credential Process
When you have successfully passed the PMP competency exam, you will then be required to get 60 hours of professional development program to maintain your credentials. This is a way of continuing education for every project management professionals and to keep your PMP training up to date.
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