PMP Certification Training Course in United States

The cost of PMP® certification training is not fixed as it depends on the choices that you make. It depends on whether you take an online PMP certification training or PMP certification classroom training. Training fees, to be paid to the trainer/ institute/ online service provider to obtain the necessary 35 contact hours and Examination fees, to be paid to PMI (For Non-members of PMI fees is $555 and for members it is $405) institute.

PMP certification is provided by PMI (Project Management Institute) founded in the year 1969. PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research.

The certificate is valid for exactly three years from the day of certification. Extending the certificate for a period of three years requires furnishing proof of 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units).

On completion of exam successfully you will know the result shortly, the Prometric staff will give you a printout. You will receive an email from the PMI within one to two weeks, and afterward, you can see your certification information on the PMI registry and in your account. You will receive your certificate within four to six weeks.

Yes. One can retake the PMP Certification Exam. Re-examination attempt fees for members is $275 and $375 for Non-members.

Passing percentage for PMP certification is 61%-62%, but they use a complicated system now which is not based on a predefined passing score. However, it’s said to be close to a 62% passing score.

For Non-members of PMI (Project Management Institute) fees is $555 and for members it is $405. However, PMI membership cost is $139 and a joining fee of $10.

Re-examination attempt fees are also dropped from $375 to $275 for members.

PMP certification is closed book examination and held at exam centers.

No. You cannot pause the PMP exam but one can take as many breaks as you wish, note that this time will be counted towards your exam duration.

The PMP exam has a total duration of 4 Hrs. in which one must answer 200 questions. 

PMI offers both Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test but Paper based test are applicable to candidates living at least 300 km (186.5 miles) from a CBT (Computer Based Test) Centre. 300 km limit does not apply if a corporate organizes PBT for it employee. Also in case of PBT Exam Results may take 6 to 8 weeks after the exam whereas for CBT result is shown immediately on completion of exam.

There are 200 questions to be answered in 4 hours’ time. Only 175 questions will be assessed for Pass/Fail rest 25 are called pre-test questions which do not add to your score. The passing score is estimated inside a range between 61% and 75%.

PMP certification questions are distributed for each domain as follows: –

PMP certification process is defined as mentioned below:-

Step 1(Fulfillment of Eligibility Criteria)– All the above-mentioned eligibility criteria needs to be fulfilled such as education, work experience and formal training hours.

Step 2 (Application Completion)- Once an individual has fulfilled the eligibility criteria, application needs to be submitted within 90 days of opening an application.

Step 3 (Application Review)- On successful application submission, verification of documents and details submitted takes places as per the criteria to be met. Application review period takes around 5-10 days.

Step 4 (Payment)- On application been approved, payment can be done successfully.

Step 5 (Test appointment Scheduling)- On payment completion, final stage of test appointment takes place. From the date of application approval,1 year is approved for taking the exam. Any individual can sit 3 exams in this 1 year’s tenure.

As specified in eligibility criteria, one needs to obtain 35 hours of formal trainings which cannot be achieved by only self-study of PMBOK Guide (reference book for PMP exam). The above-mentioned hours can be obtained by formal education (MBA etc.) or by REP or Non REP training institutes.

Secondary degree (High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree or the global equivalent) with 7,500 hours leading & directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

                                                     OR

Four-year degree with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

The new PMI® Authorized Training Partner Program is designed to help you find high-quality PMP training. Training with an authorized partner will ensure you are trained:

• By an organization you can trust

• With high-quality PMI-developed course content

• By PMI-approved and -vetted instructors

The domains for the new PMP exam format have been updated to include more diverse skills and approaches.

The new exam will focus on three domains:

• People - focusing on skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team

• Process - reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project

• Business Environment - focusing on the connection between projects and organizational strategy

The new content will also include predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches in the exam.

For more detail, please refer to PMP exam updates by PMI.

Digital license keys are the unique keys that you will receive through email from StarAgile for learners enrolled after Dec 1, 2020. These digital keys can be used to access the highest-quality PMI-vetted PMP exam prep and training content. You will receive the digital license keys from StarAgile within 14 days of your enrollment.

Once you receive your digital keys, you will have to log in to https://pmi.lochoice.com/ using PMI credentials or by creating login information and clicking on “Add course” to redeem your digital key.

Once you redeem the digital keys, you will have access to the following materials:

Student Manual: Workbook with instructional content and real-world activities

Spotlight Videos: Supplemental student materials

Project manager checklist: Online lists for students to ensure adequate coverage of key concepts

Course files: Course-related files, including activities

Self-knowledge check: Pre-class and post-class assessments

Post-class survey: Course evaluation form

The digital license keys are valid for one year from thedate of redemption. We recommend you redeem your digital keys as soon as youreceive them from StarAgile.

Learners enrolled in the self-paced PMP course prior to Dec 1, 2020: According to the new guidelines from PMI, the training on the new exam outline will only be delivered in the live virtual classroom mode. If you wish to enroll in the PMP training based on the new exam content via the live virtual classroom mode, feel free to contact your learning consultant or account manager to upgrade. Once you upgrade your access, you will receive the digital license keys from StarAgile.

Learners enrolled in the live virtual classroom PMP course prior to Dec 1, 2020: If you wish to get access to the digital materials from PMI, you can contact your learning consultant or account manager to understand the procedure.

PMI will not be updating the PMP exam after the release of the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition. Since both the PMP exam and the PMBOK Guide use updated and accurate terms already used by project managers in the field, there is no need to update the exam after the PMBOK® Guide is updated.

The PMP exam is changing on 02 January 2021. The topics and the percentage of the questions in each topic are also changing. You have enough time to prepare for the new exam from now on till 01-January, 2021. The new syllabus for PMP Certification will be applicable for the new exam.

Yes PMP exam can be taken online. You need to decide in advance for the PMP exam date and schedule the exam. This is because it is a proctored exam and a live proctor will watch you during the exam. This online exam can be taken in the comfort of home or office. You need to have a webcam, laptop, a good internet connection, and a quiet place to appear for the 4-hour exam.

PMP originated in the USA and is now a global certification. Similarly, Prince2 originated in the UK and is also a global certification. It depends on what you want to learn and implement the best practices for the organization. PMP is knowledge-based and Prince2 is process-based. You can take any of these to be a certified project manager. Both are for project managers. 

The course that is conducted as a workshop rather than theoretical is the best. Project Management is an art and that has to be practiced with scenarios and cannot be read in books. Therefore, the best course module should include all topics with practical examples and not just a theory explanation 

Yes, several institutes, Including StarAgile offers online training for PMP certification. Due to the Covid pandemic the concept of online training started and in the last year, it has become the most popular mode of training. However, check if the online training is a live virtual training, enabling live interactions for a better understanding of the lectures and concepts. 

I would say the best institute not by one name, but the one that has the following features 

• Live virtual training 

• Lifetime access to recorded video

• End of sessions, quiz and activities 

• Well qualified and experienced trainer 

• Approved by PMI

Yes, several institutes are offering PMP classes in United States. Having said that, check if they are reputed. Are they approved by PMI? If they can assist in registering for the PMP exam as it is a tedious process. Do they provide mock exams etc? These checkpoints will allow you the choose the right PMP class.