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PMP Qualifications

PMP Eligibility Criteria

teacher-clipart-ncE74e57iPlease note that the PMP certification is not domain-specific.  PMP Certification is a general credential for Project Management Professionals issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI).  We have summarized the PMP exam qualifications below, but be sure to check PMI’s website for any recent updates.

To apply for the PMP Certification Exam:

With a B.S. or equivalent four-year college degree

  • Minimum of 4,500 hours of personal project management experience (leading and directing projects) AND
  • Minimum of 35 hours of project management education and training (included with our PM Study courses).

With a high school diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum of 7,500 hours of personal project management experience (leading and directing projects) AND
  • Minimum of 35 hours of project management education and training (included with our PM Study courses).

If you are a recent college graduate and do not yet have the work experience for PMP certification, you may be eligible for the CAPM certification.  Learn more here.

Where are the PMP exams conducted?

The PMP exam is computer-based and is offered at Prometric Testing Centers worldwide.  You can check for the nearest location on Prometric’s website (click here).  In order to schedule the PMP exam, you will need to have proper documentation from PMI indicating approval for you to take the exam.  The PMP exam is four (4) hours and consists of 200 questions.

Benefits of Attending PMP Boot Camp:

While candidates for PMP certification have experience in project management, many people need to attend a training course to learn PMI-specific terminology and refresh their test-taking skills.  Our PM Study courses offer a variety of simple ways to study, learn, and earn your PMP certification.  One of the most popular preparation methods is the PMP Boot Camp.  PMP Boot Camp is an instructor-led classroom training course of project management best practices and PMI knowledge areas.  Attending PMP Boot Camp includes the minimum education and training contact hours along with other great benefits.

  • Value for Your Money:  We provide the highest quality training at affordable rates.
  • Free Access to Online Courseware:  FREE access for one month to our online course (valued at $149.99) starting with the first day of PMP Boot Camp.
  • PMI approved Contact Hours:  In addition to the best practices covered in the classroom training, you will have online access to another 40 hours of PMI approved educational content.
  • Experienced PMP Educator:  PMP Boot Camps are led by an experience PMP educator.  In addition to 20 years experience in the chemical industry, Dr. Jurgens-Kowal teaches project management as adjunct faculty at two universities.  She brings a unique training approach balancing practical experience and the latest in project management theory
  • Comprehensive Exam Prep:  PMP Boot Camps are comprehensive and covers all information that you need to pass the PMP exam.  Along the way, we share extra test-taking tips and tricks that make all the difference for you to succeed in earning your PMP certification.