4 steps to a become a PMP certified

Here are 4 easy tips that will help you become a PMP certified on your first attempt.

1.       1 . Sign up for PMI membership. Becoming a PMI member has its very own perks. For starters, you can save on your PMP exam fee and other costs, and get high discounts on other books, software and PMP exam study material. You can have access to the much needed PMI standards and also can download the PMBOK guide, which is the core study material of the examination, for free.

2.      2. Take the 35-hour mandatory professional training. All applicants must take the 35 hour formal training program which is required in order to attain a PMP certification. It is always advisable to take the PMP training through a PMI approved training institute. PMP certification training comprises of several aspects. A legit training institution will productively prepare you for all levels of the certification. The training and the PMP exam prep covers and deals with various aspects, after which you will earn your 35-hour PDU. You can now apply for the PMP exam and schedule your exam date.

3.      3. The examination requires an extensive PMP exam prep. Once you have scheduled the exam date, you can then start preparing for your examination. You must develop a solid study plan, devote majority of time, studying to finish you entire PMP course on time. Besides the PMBOK guide, you can take help of other PMP study materials.

4.       4. Have an exam day preparation. You must get a good night’s sleep before your examination, so as to feel mentally and physically fresh during the allotted time of 4 hours. As the total allotted time for the exam is 4 hours without any scheduled breaks, you must make sure that you are able to solve the 200 multiple-choice questions and still have time left to revise. Therefore you should revise the contents of PMP training and course thoroughly, a day before.