The very
first step towards PMP® Certification is certainly to determine when you are
eligible for the PMP® Exam. As per PMP® Handbook the PMP® Certification
eligibility requirements are:
·
A university degree plus 3 years (at least 4,500 hours) of
project management experience
OR
·
A high school diploma plus 5 years (at least 7,500 hours)
of project management experience;
AND
35 Contact Hours of project management
education
Most PMP®
Certification Aspirants cannot judge whether they are eligible for the
PMP® Exam with the above two requirements as there are a lot of myths and
misconceptions. This post aims to clear the roadblocks in your PMP®
Certification journey
Common questions
on PMP® Test eligibility
1.
I am not working as a Project Manager. Am I not qualified for the
PMP® Test?
A.
You are absolutely eligible to take the PMP® Test. The fact is PMI
does not limit the PMP® Certification for people titled with project manager,
all professionals tasked with project management responsibilities overlooking
the project from initiation to closing which meet the minimum number of
hours/duration would satisfy the requirement.
2.
I need to submit details (e.g. project management plans) for the
PMP® application.
A.
False. PMP® application is trust based. PMI assumes that all PMP® Certification
Aspirants are telling the truth. PMI chooses a small portion of applicants for
audit as a last resort to safeguard the quality of PMP® Certification.
Even when chosen for the PMI audit, there is no need to provide
project details or documents as these may be confidential. PMI asks for only
the signature of your supervisors/colleagues to verify your project experience.
3.
I am unemployed and I cannot apply for PMP® Certification.
A. Not true. Every project
management professional with at least 3 years totaling 4,500 hours (for degree
holders) or 5 years totaling 7,500 hours gained over the past 8 years are
eligible to take the PMP® Exam. Yet, if you are unemployed, you stand a higher chance
to pass the PMP® Exam as you can devote more time and efforts into your PMP®
Exam studies than your counterparts. Getting
PMP® Certified will increase your chance to find a great job later on.
4.
Getting PMP® Certification is very expensive.
A.
PMP® Certification Aspirants can get PMP® Certified without breaking
the bank as PMI does not require students to purchase expensive textbooks. It
all depends on how well you spend your money wisely on PMP® Exam prep courses
and resources.
5.
I need to take a project management class in a classroom in order to
satisfy the 35 Contact Hour requirement.
A.
Not true. PMI allows PMP® Certification Aspirants to take classroom
courses, online instructor-led courses or even pre-recording on-demand
PMP® courses to fulfil the Contact Hour requirements. PMI recognizes the
qualifications obtained through these means equally.
6.
PMI application Audits are difficult to pass.
A.
If you tell the truth in your PMP® Application, there is no need to
fear about the PMP®
Audit.
However, it is highly recommended to contact your supervisors (in particular
your previous supervisors if you have included working experience from your
last jobs) while filling the PMP® application form to reach mutual agreement on
your project hours.
7.
Student projects while studying at universities are valid
working experience.
A.
False. PMI only considers project management experience from work.
You will need a supervisor to validate your actual working experience for you.
Your university professor cannot.
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