Pmp Handbook

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

PMP Application & 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

18

Examination 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

PMI Examination 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 Your Certification/CCR Cycle

35

Certification Status

36

Professional Development Units (PDUs)

37

Why 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 & Audit...