PMP (Project Management Professional) is the only certification recognised world-wide as setting a standard for project management capability and experience. It is rapidly gaining in acceptance and strength with more than 200,000 World Wide PMPs. This certification is also becoming a minimum requirement for appointment of senior project managers in many local and international companies.

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SYDNEY CHAPTER CERTIFICATION FLYER

Please download PMI Sydney Chapter Certification Flyer

EXAM APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY

The  PMP Examination Application Forms , PMP eligibility criteria and other information are to be provided direct to PMI head quarters in the USA.

You will need to verify that you are a practicing Project Manager and that you have a minimum number of years experience (with or without a degree)

You should only apply to take the PMP Exam if you meet the eligibility criteria and WHEN you feel reasonably confident of passing.

More in depth details on eligibility and application process can be found in the 3rd Edition PMP Handbook .

Once your application is accepted, PMI will confirm your eligibility via the certification page on the global web site, www.pmi.org . You will receive your “Confirmation Number” and instructions on how to register for the exam locally.

EXAM REGISTRATION

To Register for the exam please follow the directions provided on your invitation letter. This letter is sent to you on acceptance of your application by PMI Head quarters. The directions will indicate what process you need to follow to sit the exam, what testing facilities, dates and times are available.

You must quote your PMI Confirmation Number and state where and when you want to sit the exam when provided with the available options.

There are various test sites across Sydney and in most interstate capitals. You can register to sit the exam during standard working hours on most days. Your referenced testing centre will be able to provide up to date information.

When you attend your exam site, the testing facility will download the exam to that site for you on that day.

EXAM CONTENT

The exam is focussed on an in-depth understanding of PMI's book - PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), a project management methodology which is recognised as an industry standard.  Various excerpts from the  PMBOK can be downloaded free from the PMI website. If you are a member of PMI a CD ROM of the PMBOK  will be sent to you.

Please note The PMBOK 3rd edition is now the current reference for the PMP Exam as of October 2005.

The Guide to the PMBOK 3rd Edition is one of the references for the PMP Exam , it is recommended that you study other reference material on project management tools, techniques and project / business management practices. The exam also includes questions that test your experience as a PM.

The exam is computer-based and consists of 200 multiple choice questions in 4 hours.

PMP EXAM PREPARATION  SESSIONS

The Sydney Chapter provides PMP Examination Preparation Sessions during the year. These courses are open to anyone, although the Directors reserve the right not to run a particular course if there is an insufficient number of Chapter members attending.

Prep Sessions are conducted over 2 evenings of approximately 3 hours each  - Fee: $80 per person; 50% discount for  Chapter members (payment due at time of registration).

Fee summary: $ 40 for Sydney PMI  or other Australian PMI Chapter members, $60 for PMI Members but not a member of an Australian Chapter , $80 for Non members.

Exam Preparation sessions are  conducted by PMP- Certified instructors who will provide you with the benefit of their own exam experiences, loads of tips, and loads of questions.

All sessions are currently scheduled in the evening from 6:00pm to approximately 9pm. Current available dates are:

You can make your course booking online here.

To get most value from the Exam Preparation sessions, students should have read the relevant PMBOK Chapters before coming to the course.

Please note that you must Register as there are limited places available. Contact the  Certification Director to register for a session.

If you are not a PMI Sydney Chapter member and would like to join, please go to the  Membership Information Page.

PMP EXAMINATION FEE STRUCTURES

The current fee structure for Project Management Professional (PMP®) Examinations is listed  in the following table.

The most up to date fee structures can be verified at
http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/pdc_cert_exampmp_fees.asp

Note all values are in US dollars and fees are payable directly to PMI Inc in the USA by following the application instruction on the PMI.ORG web site.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUs)

PMP Certification is granted for a period of 3 years, during which you will need to register with PMI that you have an on-going commitment to the project management profession and log up 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

These are usually achieved through training courses accredited by PMI or by attending Chapter Meetings and numerous other methods as outlined in the Continuing Certification requirements handbook (CCR).

For greater detail please download and review the CCR Handbook at the above web location.

Regards,

Dharam Singh, PMP
Certification Director - PMI Sydney Australia Chapter

Notes:

• For further information on or corrections to any item on this page, please contact certification@sydney.pmi.org.au.
• This page last updated July, 5, 2008