Meeting PMP Eligibility Requirements

Published March 2014

Categories: Career Advancement, Oliver Yarbrough, PMP Exam Prep

by Oliver Yarbrough, PMP

 

This is the first in a series of five articles that will walk you through the PMP Exam preparation process. The second article will delve into getting PMP Exam Prep training to hone your test taking skills.
 

Meeting PMP Eligibility Requirements

It’s understandable that strategic minded professionals, particularly project managers, want to differentiate themselves by obtaining a PMP certification. However, before you jump head first into the deep end, you should ask yourself, “Am I eligible to apply for the exam?”

 

The PMP Exam is not open to any and everyone. It is reserved for individuals who meet a minimum set of education and work experience standards. If you do not meet these minimum expectations then you may want to look at the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification.

 

In order to apply for the PMP, you need to meet the requirements listed below.

 

 

PMI expects PMP Exam applicants to have recent, tangible experience managing projects. Examples include directing all aspects of the project from beginning to end with general instruction from superiors, delivering projects that come in under budget, within scope and schedule by leading and directing cross-functional teams, and implementing project management methodology with clearly documented requirements and deliverables by applying appropriate education and expertise.

 

These are the basic requirements. Additional details can be found in the PMP Handbook.

 
 

“Project Management is what you do. PMP is what validates you.”
(Oliver Yarbrough, PMP)

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Oliver Yarbrough, PMP is a speaker, author, trainer, and leading expert in project management, PMP® Exam Prep, and growth strategies to raise competitiveness.

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