Pmp Handbook

Project Management Professional (PMP)SM Credential Handbook

The PMP is a credential for those who lead and direct project teams.

Making project management indispensible for business results. ®

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Copyright & Revision Information Introduction: About PMI’s Credentials Why You Need the Credential Handbook PMI Contact Information All About the PMP Credential: Overview& Timeline of PMP Credential Process PMP Eligibility Requirements PMP Examination Information & Blueprint PMP Credential Fees PMP Refund Policy PMP Credential Maintenance Overview Apply Online PMP Credential Application Checklist Exam Policies & Procedures Application Processing Credential Payment Process Examination Scheduling Instructions Examination Administration Examination Language AidsSpecial Accommodations for the Examination How to Schedule Your Examination Appointment Examination Cancellations, Rescheduling, No Shows PMI Examination Security & Confidentiality Examination Site Requirements & Instructions Examination Report Reexamination PMI Appeals Procedure Credential Terms of Use PMI Audit Process Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program PMI Code of Ethics andProfessional Conduct PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement Use of Your PMI Credential 24 25 34 39 40 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 19 20 20 22 23 23 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 4

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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 testingcandidates.

PMP Credential Handbook last updated August 2009 © 2000 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. “PMI”, the PMI logo, “Making project management indispensable for business results”, “PMBOK”, “CAPM”, “Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)”, “PMP”, “Project Management Professional (PMP)”, the PMP logo, “PgMP”, “ProgramManagement Professional (PgMP)”, “PMI-RMP”, “PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)”, “PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)” and “PMISP” are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. For a comprehensive list of PMI marks, contact the PMI Legal Department.

PMP Credential Handbook – revised August 2009 ©2009 Project Management Institute Inc. All rights reserved.

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INTRODUCTIONAbout PMI’s Credentials
Thank you for your interest in PMI’s family of credentials. As a global organization with a 40-year history of advocacy for the profession, Project Management Institute (PMI®) supports practitioners with project management credentials that objectively assess experience, education and knowledge. The family of credentials includes: • • • • • Certified Associate in ProjectManagement (CAPM)® PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Project Management Professional (PMP)®

PMI credentials establish your dedication to and proficiency in project management. To attain a credential, you must satisfy the educational and professional experience requirements established by PMI and demonstrateyour ability to apply your project management knowledge to situational and scenario-based questions in the examination. In the case of PgMP, you also must successfully complete two additional evaluations. When you earn one or several of these prestigious credentials, you gain distinction and recognition in a growing community of project management practitioners. A PMI credential also increasesyour visibility within your organization and on a global level. In order to maintain the credential, you must show ongoing professional commitment to the field of project management by satisfying PMI Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program and renewing the credential. If you are ready to establish your credibility in the application of project management practices and become a more...