PMP® Certification is becoming a popular route for professionals who want to demonstrate their management and organizational skills. It is becoming a very popular entry point for the PMI certification tracks.
Steps to obtaining the PMP® certifications
- Review the requirements to take the test
- Join a local study group
- Register to take the test
- Take the test
Where can I find qualification information on the certifications
You can find information on the Prerequisites here:
Check to see if you qualify to take the test. If you do not have enough direct work experience you may consider taking the CAPM certification.
Local study groups
Look up your local chapters and see if you can get added to their mailing list. These chapters are full of people who will help you get started and often can direct you to the study groups often happening in your home city. Those chapters also put in great lunch and learns to help you keep your training up to retain your certification.
Favorite materials to ensure you add to your study curriculum
When I studied for my test I was given the PMBOK as well as a few study guides. I remember a difference maker being Rita Mulcahy’s book. I’ve never met Rita but if I did I’d thank her for the guide that helped me learn the concepts in a really clear way. Just a little tid-bit of info for you 🙂
Where does one take the test?
You will want to check the page on the PMP Certification as at this time the CAMP certification course can be taken online. I did not see this on the PMP site but I bet it would be coming soon.
I personally took the test at a local testing site about 2.5 hours away from my home base. You can see a list of testing centers hopefully near you.:
Alternatives to the PMP® Certification
As of the time this article was written: PMI offers 8 certification tracks.