PMP® Credential

PMP Credentials

The PMP® credential is a globally recognized certification for project management professionals, demonstrating expertise and competency in leading and directing projects.

About PMI

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a leading professional association for project management, offering certifications, resources, and networking opportunities to its members worldwide. PMI strives to advance the profession through its standards and rigorous certification programs.

Eligibility Conditions for PMP®

To be eligible for the PMP® certification, candidates must meet certain educational and professional experience requirements:

A bachelor’s degree with 36 months of experience leading projects, or

A school diploma with 60 months of experience leading projects, and
A course completion certificate for PMP preparation, certifying 35 hours of education.

Syllabus for PMP®

The PMP® syllabus encompasses various aspects of project management, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects. Key topics include project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. It also covers professional ethics, decision-making, and leadership skills essential for effective project management.

Among the agile topics covered within the PMP® syllabus are agile methodologies, principles, and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. It includes adaptive planning, iterative development, and continuous improvement. Emphasis is placed on agile project life cycles, roles, and ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Additionally, the syllabus covers agile tools and techniques and stakeholder engagement in agile environments. It does not ,however, cover scaled agile topics.

Pattern of Questions for PMP®

The PMP® exam consists of 180 questions, which include multiple-choice, multiple-response, matching, hotspot, and fill-in-the-blank types. The questions are divided into three domains: People (42%), Process (50%), and Business Environment (8%). The exam is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge and skills in managing projects effectively.

Recommended Books

  • Process Groups: A Practice Guide
  • PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition
  • Agile Practice Guide

Exam Content Outline

The Exam Content Outline reflects the project roles played by project managers, providing examples of tasks and responsibilities. The exam questions are based on these examples, assessing the candidate’s proficiency in real-world project management scenarios.

45-Day PMP® Exam Preparation Plan

Structured Study Guide for PMP®
Certification

Week 1: Mock Tests
  • Take mock tests under exam conditions.
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Improve test-taking skills
  • Review results to target areas needing improvement
  • Thorough reading of the Process Groups Practice Guide.
  • Study the Agile Practice Guide
  • Comprehend Agile principles and practices
  • Improve understanding and exam performance
  • Listen to recording 
  • Review readings from previous weeks
  • Reinforce knowledge and improve retention
  • Prepare for upcoming assessments
  • Watch YouTube tutorials
  • Gain additional insights and practice
  • Unplanned work and final exam day preparation
  • Visit the exam center one day prior to exam to plan for commute times and avoid delay on exam day
  • Reach exam center 45 minutes prior to appointed time, to complete entry formalities and checking in your personal belongings in the locker.
  • Carry necessary IDs and documents
  • Bring light refreshments to the exam centre, in case there is delay in exam for technical reasons.