PMP creates skilled managers. PMP credential is a de-facto standard in the project management field and is recognized globally. Corporates are in dire need of professional, qualified, certified managers who know what is the difference between managing and leading. The PMP Certification Course enables individuals to discover this line of difference and empowers them with a set of pre-defined structures and methodologies used to deliver projects efficiently.
The PMP qualification is not limited to the role of Project Managers. It benefits all those who are associated in any way and contributes variedly to the project completion. Even if you are justifying your role as a Project Manager with your inherent or learned skills, the PMP Certification recognizes and validates your ability to do so and speaks of your capabilities when expecting a promotion or applying for a job change.
The need for efficient project managers is increasing day-by-day with companies observing a full-proof mechanism to deliver value to customers. PMP deals with engaging aspirants in the right direction to understand the performance domains, principles, models, methods, and management techniques needed to align their efforts in a strategic manner with their organizations goals. As the corporates occupy people with heterogeneous skill sets and experience, it becomes necessary to align and channelize the project-specific set of skills and procedures, and this is where the need for hiring qualified professional project manager.
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Project Managers from any industry, who are looking to instill into their workplace the disciplines of Project Management as per PMI® practices, can register for PMP® Certification Training Course.
PMP® Certification Training Program is the most suitable for professionals with these designations but not limited to:
PMP® Certification’s eligibility criteria have been set by PMI® to test the on-the-job experience of performing diverse Project Management tasks. Only a professional who understands the roles and responsibilities of handling or leading a project is able to perceive the problem areas in the same. Receiving formal PMP® training strengthens competency as a good project management resource.
Project Managers must attain a certain level of expertise in the field of Project Management in order to apply for a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Examination.
A Secondary degree (either a high school diploma, associate degree or a global equivalent):
Minimum five years/ 60 months of unique, non-overlapping, professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours have been spent leading and directing the project + 35 contact hours of formal education.
OR
A Four-year degree (either a bachelor’s degree or a global equivalent):
Minimum three years/ 36 months of unique, non-overlapping, professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours have been spent leading and directing the project +35 contact hours of formal education.
The PMP certification exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions (out of which 25 are pretest questions) that need to be answered within 4 hours.
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The questions are distributed in the following fashion:
DOMAIN |
WEIGHTAGE (in %) |
People |
42% |
Process |
50% |
Business Environment |
8% |
W.e.f. January 2, 2021, the PMP exam pattern will be revised and will be changed to revolve around interpretation, representation and technical capability of candidates. In addition to the multiple-choice questions, drag and drop type questions and selecting the right graphical representation for a particular scenario will be introduced.
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20 + years
Nitin Shende is an International Management Consultant, Facilitator, and Speaker with a specialization in Project Management and Program Management.
What is the Eligibility Criteria / Pre-requisites for the PMP Exam?
Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent) -
Minimum five years/ 60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours should have been spent leading and directing the project 35 contact hours of formal Project Management education.
OR
Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) -
Minimum three years/ 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours should have been spent leading and directing the project, 35 contact hours of formal Project Management education
Please refer to the https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/generic-certification-handbook-sixteen-translations.pdf
What are the fees for the PMP Exam?
For PMI Members:
Computer-based testing / Paper-based test: US $405
For Non-PMI Members:
Computer-based testing / Paper-based test: US $555
PMI Membership: US $139
Why should one join Vinsys?
Vinsys Is PMI Authorized Training Partner ATP
Experiential Education
Experienced Industry Experts
PMI Approved course material
Quality Courseware
Post-training support
What percentage of PMP® applications are audited?
Although there is no formal information by PMI® about what percentage of applications gets picked for an audit, basis the experience of many senior professionals and institutes, it is observed that the percentage is approximately between 1 – 10%. An important thing to understand here is this process is random, and hence any application can get picked for the audit. The best way to do this is to fill the application correctly as per PMI® requirements and be prepared for the audit if required.
What are the terms ‘Domain’, ‘Tasks’ & ‘Enablers’?
PMI® has conducted the Role Delineation Study (RDS) and has defined these terms as follows:
Domain: High-level knowledge area that is essential to the practice of project management.
Tasks: The underlying responsibilities of the project manager within each domain area.
Enablers: Illustrative examples of the work associated with the task. These should not be an exhaustive list but rather offer a few examples to help demonstrate what the task encompasses.
Is PMP® examination aligned to any recognized specific testing guideline?
The PMP® certification exam has been aligned by PMI through its process with certification industry best practices, such as those found in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. This process utilizes the knowledge and task-driven recommendations to evaluate the individual’s capability, and determine the levels of salience, criticality, and frequency of each of the knowledge, tasks, and skills required to perform to the industry-specific standard role of the project manager.
What type of questions are there in the PMP® examination?
There are total of 180 PMP Exam Questions.
One has to identify the keywords and concentrate on the crucial contents. One has to be careful while reading the questions, especially questions with negative sentence formation like 'not applicable/ not available etc. and the questions asking for ‘except’ based answers.
Where and when are the sessions conducted?
All open house sessions are conducted only on weekends for the convenience of working professionals who wish to attend.
At Vinsys, we create our schedules as per your preferences of location and time. You can put in a request to arrange a training program in your organization and we will be there along with our Vinsys Learning Lab!
What are the fees for the PMP® Certification Training Course at Vinsys?
At Vinsys, we offer the most cost-effective, professional IT training programs. If you are an individual or a working professional, please do check our updated course calendar for PMP® Certification Training Program here.
For our Tailor-made (as per your team’s availability and convenience) and specially scheduled PRINCE2® programs, write to us or fill out the inquiry form.
What is the PMP exam pattern?
The Project Management Professional Exam consists of 180 questions and the duration for the exam is 230 min. The exam is divided into 3 parts. After answering, reviewing, and submitting the 60 questions, one can avail a break. Next break is allowed after the next 60 questions answering, reviewing submitting. The total break time allowed is up to Ten minutes
From January 2, 2021, the PMP exam pattern will be revised and will be changed to revolve around the interpretation, representation, and technical capability of candidates. In addition to the multiple-choice questions, drag and drop type questions and selecting the right graphical representation for a particular scenario will be introduced.
Domain-wise weightage of the PMP exam:
People - 42%
Process - 50%
Business Environment- 8%
These questions are mapped against the PMP Examination Content Outline to ensure that an appropriate number of questions are in place for a valid examination.
PMP certification will be reflective of this and will incorporate approaches across the value delivery spectrum. About half of the examination will represent predictive project management approaches and the other half will represent agile or hybrid approaches. Predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches will be found throughout the three domain-areas listed above and are not isolated to any particular domain or task.
Who conducts the PMP® Certification Training sessions?
Training sessions at Vinsys are conducted by certified experts who have practical working experience as well as training experience. Our facilitators hold 20+ years of experience in Project Management and are recognized globally for their expertise in the field of Project Management.
Do you provide certificates on successfully completing the course?
Yes, at the end of the program, every participant receives a soft copy of the facilitation course completion certificate on your email which states that you have successfully completed the course. Vinsys is a ATP for the Project Management Institute (PMI).
What are pretest questions in the PMP® examination?
PMP® examination contains a total of 180 questions out of which 5 questions are pre-test questions. Pre-test questions do not carry any weightage (marks). Having pretest questions is a practice implemented by PMI® to gather statistical information on the validity of the questions and those are deliberated as experimental questions. You never come to know which question is pretest question during the examination or even at the end of the examination. Hence you must treat every question as a weighted (gradable) question.
Is PMP® exam going to change 2023 ?
Most importantly, the PMP® Exam WILL NOT CHANGE in 2023 due to the release of PMBOK® Guide–Seventh Edition, according to PMI. The PMP® exam will continue to be based on the current Exam Content Outline (ECO).
What is a PMP Audit?
A PMP Course audit is a selection procedure that reviews a PMP® candidate’s credibility and certification process. The applicants are randomly selected. You will be informed well in advance if your credentials need to be verified.
What is a PMP Digital Badge?
Issued by the coveted PMI, the PMP Digital Badge is an electronic representation of your PMP certification, abilities, and credentials. With the PMP badge, you can easily showcase your skills to managers, peers, acquaintances, or future employers.
What is PMP certification cost ?
PMP Certification Cost = PMP training cost + PMP exam fees. Currently PMP training cost in INDIA is 15000 INR
Which is Best PMP Exam Prep institute ?
Vinsys is best PMP exam prep institute. Get on-demand PMP exam prep with Vinsys online course. It uses real-world scenarios, principles, and concepts to prepare you for exam day.
How can I find PMP certification training near me?
PMP Certification Training by Vinsys is not bound by geography - You can enroll in our PMP Online batches from anywhere in the world! These aren’t recorded videos, but live instructor-led sessions for you to learn at your convenience but without compromising on interactions! Also, f you’re keen on learning in a physical classroom environment, Vinsys offers PMP Classroom Training in Bangalore,Mumbai, Pune, chennai, Cochin, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. If you are close to any of these locations, we would be ecstatic to see you in our Classrooms. Contact our Team to get more details on PMP Certification Training near you.