About the PMP Exam and Certification

The PMP exam is designed to objectively assess and measure project management knowledge. Concepts covered in the PMP exam are directly derived from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide. The PMBOK® Guide is an internationally recognized standard (IEEE Std 1490-2003) which outlines project management fundamentals; and is applicable to a wide range of industries.

PMP Exam Format

• There are 200 total multiple choice questions which make up the PMP exam
• 25 randomly placed “pretest questions” are included, and do not count towards the pass/fail determination
• Individuals have 4 hours to complete the exam
• Individuals must score 61% or higher to pass the exam (106 of 175 questions)
• Exam content reflects the knowledge areas and processes based on the PMBOK® Guide – Fourth Edition

The nine PMBOK® Knowledge Areas contain a total of 42 processes which are applied to five basic process groups. These five basic process groups, which are common across all projects, are listed below along with the percentage of questions one should expect on the PMP exam:

• Initiating (11%)
• Planning (23%)
• Executing (27%)
• Controlling and Monitoring (21%)
• Closing (9%)
• Questions regarding Professional and Social Responsibility make up 9% of the exam.

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Good Luck ,

PMEA.

In this days, we can see that there are a lots of projects running in the world between ( small medium and large ). Even during and after the finical crisis that happened, some companies   intended to start new projects which can help the company to strain  the finical crisis.  That drive us to the need for highly qualified project manager. But if you are a project manager you may need some approved evidence  that tell the people that you are qualified . for that let us have look for the benefit that you may gain from the PMP certificate :

1. The value of PMP certifications is recognized around the world , based on PMI news latter there are more than 300,0000 PMP’s in the world in 2008.
2. The PMP help you to show the organizations and clients that you are holding the best practice skills in project management.
3. The PMP certification improves your opportunity for professional advancement, including being more marketable, salary increases, job role and promotions.
4. The Value of the PMP certifications is recognized around the world.

So , do you still think thank you don’t  need  the PMP.

PMEA, Team