Pmp Certificacion

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Handbook

Table of Contents
Topic

Page

How to Use this Handbook (copyright and revision)

3

About PMI’s Certification Program

4

Overview of the PMP Credential
Overview of the PMP Credential

5

Timeline of the PMP Credential Process

6

PMP Role Delineation (Job Analysis)

7

PMP Eligibility Requirements

8

PMPApplication & Payment
How to Complete the Online Application

9

How to Record Your Experience & Education on the
Application

10

Application Processing

12

PMP Credential Fees

13

How to Submit Payment

14

PMP Refund Policy

15

PMI Audit Process

16

Credential Examination Policies & Procedures
PMP Examination Information

17

PMP Examination Blueprint

18Examination Administration

19

Examination Language Aids

20

Special Accommodations for the Examination

20

Examination Eligibility

21

How to Schedule Your Examination Appointment

22

Exam Rescheduling/Cancellation Policy for CBT Exams

24

Exam Rescheduling/Cancellation Policy for PBT Exams

25

Emergency Situations (Extenuating Circumstances)

25

PMIExamination Security & Confidentiality

27

Examination Site Requirements & Instructions

28

Examination Report

30

Reexamination

31

PMI Appeals Procedure

32

Use of Your PMI Credential

33

Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program
About the CCR Program

34

CCR/Credential Maintenance Overview

34

Work Online

34

How to Determine YourCertification/CCR Cycle

35

Certification Status

36

Professional Development Units (PDUs)

37

W hy You Should Keep PDU Documentation

38

PDU Categories

39

Map PDU Categories from Old to New

43

Limits on PDU Categories

44

How to Transfer PDUs to the Next Cycle

44

How to Record PDU Activities

45

How to Maintain Multiple Credentials

46

Application Fees & AuditProcess for Credential Renewal

47

PMI Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct

48

PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement

53

How to Use the PMP® Credential Handbook
This handbook contains information on how you can apply for the globally recognized, highly valued
PMP credential. This handbook applies to both computer-based and paper-based testing candidates.
PMIrequires that all PMP credential applicants read this entire handbook. The purpose of this handbook
is to provide you with important information about the policies and procedures for obtaining and
maintaining the PMP 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 andimportant information by reading NOTES throughout the handbook.

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Access the online application system and other information 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 CustomerCare email:
customercare@pmi.org
Use the Online Certification System to Apply
https://certification.pmi.org

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

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PMP Credential Handbook last updated 24 September 2012.
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