What are the basics to acquiring a PMP Certification?

Obtaining a PMP Certification has become mandatory, as organizations from across the globe tend to hire certified professionals over the non-certified ones. Majorly because of the amount of skills, knowledge and expertise the certification holder showcase – through which they tend to deliver the best solutions, for any given project or task. Below mentioned are certain facile basics you need to know, if you seek to take on the PMP.

What are the prerequisites to qualify for the PMP?

·         Secondary Diploma with 7,500 hours of leading & directing projects and 35 hours of Project Management education

OR

·         Four-year degree with 4,500 hours of leading & directing program and 35 hours of Project Management education

·         Minimum of three years (36 months) of project management experience.

·         35 hours of PMP training.

Candidates also need to clear a 4 hour examination in order to obtain the project management credential. The examination features 200 multiple-choice questions, which are crafted to test your understanding of project management concepts & terminology. To crack the certification exam requires you to go through an extensive preparation of 4-5 months.

How to effectively prepare for the PMP?

You need to have the PMBOK guide on your fingertips – you need to be thorough with the domains mentioned in the core study material, as 65% of the questions asked in the examination are referenced from the same guide. You can use certain tools during your exam prep, to grasp the contents of the study material. Since the examination course is quite massive, it is advisable to work under a detailed study plan. No matter what professional credential you are preparing for, whether it’s PMI or IIBA Certification, having a study plan is a must. You can also attend workshops and seminars organized by these regulatory bodies to get more guidelines to take on a professional certification exam.