Pmp 3era edition

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® Handbook

Table of Contents
Topic

Page

How to Use this Handbook

2

About PMI’s Certification Program

3

Overview of the PMI-SP Credential
Overview of the PMI-SP Credential

4

Timeline of the PMI-SP Credential Process

5

PMI-SP Role Delineation (Job Analysis)

6

PMI-SP Eligibility Requirements

7

PMI-SP Application &Payment
How to Complete the Online Application

8

How to Record Your Experience and/or Education on the Application

9

Application Processing

10

PMI-SP Credential Fees

11

How to Submit Payment

12

PMI-SP Refund Policy

13

PMI Audit Process

14

Credential Examination Policies & Procedures
PMI-SP Examination Information

15

PMI-SP Examination Blueprint

16Examination Administration

17

Special Accommodations for the Examination

18

Examination Eligibility

19

How to Schedule Your Examination Appointment

20

Rescheduling/Cancellation Policy for CBT Exams

22

Rescheduling/Cancellation Policy for PBT Exams

23

Emergency Situations (Extenuating Circumstances)

23

PMI Examination Security & Confidentiality

25Examination Site Requirements & Instructions

26

Examination Report

28

Reexamination

29

PMI Appeals Procedure

30

Use of Your PMI Credential

31

Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program
About the CCR Program

32

How to Determine Your Certification/CCR Cycle

33

Certification Status

34

Professional Development Units (PDUs)

35

PDUCategories

37

Map PDU Categories from Old to New

41

Limits on PDU Categories

42

How to Transfer PDUs to the Next Cycle

42

How to Record PDU Activities

43

How to Maintain Multiple Credentials

44

Application Fees & Audit Process for Credential Renewal

45

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

46

PMI Credential Candidate/Renewal Agreement

51

How toUse the PMI-SP® Credential Handbook
This handbook contains information on how you can apply for the PMI-SP, a credential for those who
provide expertise in the specialized area of project scheduling. It applies to both computer-based and
paper-based testing candidates.
PMI requires that all credential applicants read this entire handbook. The purpose of this handbook is to
provide you withimportant information about the policies and procedures for obtaining and maintaining a
PMI® credential.
The features in this handbook allow you to:
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Find information on each policy or procedure by clicking on a topic in the left navigation bar.

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Find tips and important information by reading NOTES throughout the handbook.

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Access the online application system and otherinformation by clicking on links within this handbook.

PMI CONTACT INFORMATION
For general information about the Certification Program, contact the
Customer Care Service Centre in your region. Find this information at
http://www.pmi.org/About-Us/Customer-Care.aspx
PMI Customer Care email:
customercare@pmi.org
Use the Online Certification System to Apply
https://certification.pmi.org

Use theOnline Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) System
for credential maintenance
https://ccrs.pmi.org/

PMI-SP® Credential Handbook last updated 21 May 2012.
©2008-2012 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
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