PMP Certification Course Overview

The course covers new trends, emerging practices, tailoring considerations, and core competencies required of a Project Management professional. Placing a greater emphasis on strategic and business knowledge, this course also includes a new section on the role of the project manager in both large and small companies.

PMP Course Key Features

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Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the PMP exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the PMP exam on the first attempt, we will refund the course fee to you.

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At Simplilearn, we value the trust of our patrons immensely. But, if you feel that a course does not meet your expectations, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. Just send us a refund request via email within 7 days of purchase and we will refund 100% of your payment, no questions asked!
  • 35 contact hours/PDUs
  • 8 industry case studies, 20 industry-based scenarios
  • 6 hands-on projects, 7 simulation test papers (200 questions each)
  • 100% Money back guarantee
  • 99.9% pass rate*

Skills Covered

  • Work breakdown structure
  • Resource allocation
  • Gantt charts
  • Mathematical project scheduling models
  • Project cost estimating
  • Cost management
  • Engineering economics
  • Leadership

Benefits

The globally recognized PMP® certification can help you land lucrative roles in IT, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and other exciting industries. Certified PMP®'s drive better project performance and are often rewarded with substantial pay raises as shown below.

  • Designation
  • Annual Salary
  • Hiring Companies

Training Options

Self-Paced Learning

$ 499

  • Lifetime access to 29 hours of e-learning content
  • 8 industry case studies
  • 20 industry-based scenarios
  • 6 hands-on projects
  • 7 simulation test papers (200 questions each)
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support
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Blended Learning

$ 1,199

  • Everything in Self-Paced Learning, plus
  • 90 days of flexible access to online classes
  • Learn in an instructor-led online training class
  • One to one mentorship for doubt resolution
  • Classes starting in Wellington from:-
1st Mar: Weekday Class
7th Mar: Weekend Class
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Corporate Training

Customized to your team's needs

  • Customized learning delivery model (self-paced and/or instructor-led)
  • Flexible pricing options
  • Enterprise grade Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Enterprise dashboards for individuals and teams
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support

PMP Course Curriculum

Eligibility

The PMP® certification is an essential professional requirement for senior project manager roles across all industries. The course is best suited for: Project Managers, Associate/Assistant Project Managers, Team Leads/Team Managers, Project Executives/Project Engineers, Software Developers, Any professional aspiring to be a Project Manager.
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Pre-requisites

You should have a secondary degree (i.e. high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent) with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects along with 35 hours of project management education.
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You should have a four-year degree with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects along with 35 hours of project management education.
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Course Content

  • PMP® Certification 2018

    Preview

    • Lesson 00 - Introduction to the Course

      15:39Preview
      • 0.01 Introduction to the Course
        15:39

    • Lesson 01 - Introduction to PMP Certification

      20:02Preview
      • 1.01 Introduction to PMP Certification
        03:57
      • 1.02 PMP Exam Requirements and Syllabus
        16:05

    • Lesson 02 - Professional and Social Responsibility

      18:49
      • 2.01 Code of Ethics
        08:42
      • 2.02 Ensuring Individual Integrity
        10:07
      • 2.03 Quiz

    • Lesson 03 - Project Management Framework

      37:55Preview
      • 3.01 Project Management Framework
        05:09
      • 3.02 Project Management
        02:05
      • 3.03 Portfolios Programs Projects and Stakeholders
        05:21
      • 3.04 Project Management Office
        01:20
      • 3.05 Project Life Cycle vs Product Life Cycle
        03:02
      • 3.06 Project Management Process Groups
        03:40
      • 3.07 Project Management Processes
        17:18
      • 3.08 Quiz

    • Lesson 04 - Project Management Processes

      08:47
      • 4.01 Project Management Processes
        01:49
      • 4.02 Inputs and Actions of Project Management Process Groups
        06:58
      • 4.03 Quiz

    • Lesson 05 - Role of the Project Manager

      09:21Preview
      • 5.01 Role of the Project Manager
        04:14
      • 5.02 Project Manager Competences
        00:56
      • 5.03 Leadership and Leadership Styles
        02:45
      • 5.04 Performing Integration
        01:26
      • 5.05 Quiz

    • Lesson 06 - Project Integration Management

      53:34Preview
      • 6.01 Project Integration Management
        15:32
      • 6.02 Project Integration Management Knowledge Areas
        10:57
      • 6.03 Direct and Manage Project Work
        15:46
      • 6.04 Perform Integrated Change Control
        11:19
      • 6.05 Quiz

    • Lesson 07 - Project Scope Management

      40:49
      • 7.01 Project Scope Management
        12:38
      • 7.02 Knowledge Areas Planning Process
        18:06
      • 7.03 Knowledge Areas Monitoring and Controlling Process
        10:05
      • 7.04 Quiz

    • Lesson 08 - Project Schedule Management

      46:04Preview
      • 8.01 Project Schedule Management
        04:33
      • 8.02 Project Schedule Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams
        09:59
      • 8.03 Project Schedule Management
        16:13
      • 8.04 Schedule Network Analysis Techniques
        15:19
      • 8.05 Quiz

    • Lesson 09 - Project Cost Management

      37:32
      • 9.01 Project Cost Management
        05:44
      • 9.02 Project Cost Management Processes
        13:51
      • 9.03 Earned Value Management
        17:57
      • 9.04 Quiz

    • Lesson 10 - Project Quality Management

      33:17Preview
      • 10.01 Project Quality Management
        10:38
      • 10.02 Project Quality Management Processes
        12:53
      • 10.03 Quality Tools
        09:46
      • 10.04 Quiz

    • Lesson 11 - Project Resource Management

      48:53
      • 11.01 Project Resource Management
        33:47
      • 11.02 Team Dynamics
        08:59
      • 11.03 Organizational Theories and Leadership Styles
        06:07
      • 11.04 Quiz

    • Lesson 12 - Project Communications Management

      24:38
      • 12.01 Project Communications Management
        12:09
      • 12.02 Project Communications Management Processes
        12:29
      • 12.03 Quiz

    • Lesson 13 - Project Risk Management

      42:39
      • 13.01 Risk and Risk Management
        14:14
      • 13.02 Project Risk Management Process
        28:25
      • 13.03 Quiz

    • Lesson 14 - Project Procurement Management

      33:55
      • 14.01 Project Procurement Management
        21:35
      • 14.02 Project Procurement Management Processes
        12:20
      • 14.03 Quiz

    • Lesson 15 - Project Stakeholder Management

      23:47Preview
      • 15.01 Meaning of Stakeholder and Stakeholder Management
        11:31
      • 15.02 Project Stakeholder Management Processes
        12:16
      • 15.03 Quiz

    • Lesson 16 - Appendix PMP List of Knowledge and Skills

      22:24Preview
      • 16.01 Knowledge and Skills
        12:50
      • 16.02 Cross-cutting Knowledge and Skills
        09:34

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Industry Project

  • Project 1

    Automobile Industry

    Using decision tree tool, demonstrate the risk and cost implications of a new car upgrade initiative.

  • Project 2

    Software Service Industry

    Analyze the requirements of developing a telecom application with billing feature for a SaaS organization.

  • Project 3

    Construction Industry

    Create a Risk Matrix to identify and risk and maximize every opportunity in a construction project.

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PMP Course Advisor

  • Tim Jerome

    Tim Jerome

    Project Management Expert and Evangelist

    Tim Jerome is an international project management expert with over 15 years of experience at companies like Intel and Digital Network Services. A former president of the PMI Rio Grande Chapter, Tim is also a PMP instructor with over 10 years of experience in addition to his extensive project management consulting experience.

  • Jeff Allen

    Jeff Allen

    Project Management and Agile Expert, Consultant, Author

    Jeff Allen is a highly regarded project management and Agile expert with more than 15 years of experience at large companies like Compaq and HP. As an Agile Coach, he has mentored over 5000 professionals globally.

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PMP Exam & Certification

PMP® Certification Training Course in Wellington, New Zealand

  • What are the PMP Certification eligibility requirements?

    The eligibility requirements for PMP® certification are:
     
    Education Project Management Experience Project Management Education
    Nongraduates 5 years/7500 hours 35 hours
    Graduates 3 years/4500 hours 35 hours

  • What are the PMP Certification Exam fees?

    The PMP® certification exam fees for PMI® members and nonmembers are:

    PMP® Certification Exam fee with PMI® Membership $405
    PMP® Certification Exam fee without PMI® Membership $555
    PMI® Membership fee $139
    PMI® Membership renewal fee $129 per year
    Reexamination fee for PMI® members $275
    Reexamination fee for non-members $375


    Enroll as a member at PMI® and you’ll save US$150 on the examination fees. With the PMI® membership, you can also access commercially available books on project management and download a free copy of the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition, which is essential preparatory material for the PMP® Certification Exam. Registered PMI® members also get free access to Practice Exams.

  • How do I pass the PMP® Certification Exam?

    The PMP® Certification Exam is very challenging. To succeed, you must:
    • Dedicate your time and effort into preparing for the exam
    • Complete the e-learning course content before the online classroom training
    • Score at least 80% in one out of the seven PMP® full-length practice tests available online at Simplilearn.com

  • Who can sign copies of my project experience documents?

    Any verifying manager or supervisor can sign the Experience Verification Form and Experience PDF attachment.

  • What is the best way to send the audit documents to PMI®?

    You can send your completed audit forms to the PMI®'s official address by regular postal mail or express courier service. The PMI® does not accept faxed or emailed audit documents. Participants should send all documents in one envelope to expedite the processing time.

  • What happens if I fail to meet the audit requirements for the PMP® Exam?

    In the event of a failed audit, the certification fee (minus a processing fee) will be refunded. The Certification Department will take further action on a case-by-case basis. If you fail the PMP® application audit, the PMI® will deduct $100 from your application fee, and you will receive a refund of the remaining fees paid.
     

  • When do I pay the fees – before the audit or after the audit?

    You must pay the fee when you submit your application form, which is before the audit.

  • What is the PMP® Exam Fee Refund Policy?

    To claim a refund for the PMP® certification, you must place a request with PMI® at least 30 days before the exam eligibility expiry date. PMI® will retain a processing fee of US$100 if you have not scheduled or taken the examination.

  • How many attempts do I have to pass the PMP® exam?

    The PMI® allows a candidate to attempt the exam up to three times in one calendar year. Focused training programs will help give you the knowledge and experience to prepare for and pass the exam.

  • How long does it take to get a project management certification?

    It takes four to six weeks to receive the certificate after passing the exam.

  • What is the Simplilearn certificate?

    A certificate provided by Simplilearn acts as proof to claim the 35 PDUs(Professional development units). The certificate testifies that you have completed 35 contact hours and hence eligible to receive the 35 PDUs.

  • How long is the PMP® Certification valid for?

    The validity of a PMP® Certification is three years.

  • How many PDUs do I need to maintain PMP®?

    You need to gain 60 professional development units (PDUs) every three years.

  • What do I need to do to unlock my Simplilearn certificate?

    Online Classroom:
    • Attend one complete batch
    • Complete one simulation test with a minimum score of 60%
    • Successful evaluation in of the projects
    Online Self learning:
    • Complete 85% of the course.
    • Complete one simulation test with a minimum score of 60%
    • Successful evaluation in 1 of the projects
        

  • Do you provide any practice tests as part of this course?

    Yes, we provide 1 practice test as part of our course to help you prepare for the actual certification exam. You can try this free PMP® Exam Prep Practice Test to understand the type of tests that are part of the course curriculum.

  • What is the application process?

    Once you have met the eligibility criteria, fill up the examination form. You need to create an account on the PMI® website to find the online application form under the “my PMI” section.

    Once you have started with your online application, you can’t cancel it, but you can save it unfinished and edit any information you already entered. The application form remains open for 90 days. PMI will send you an email reminder so that you can complete your application form during that period. Once you submit the application, you will receive the acceptance confirmation within a week.

    Below are the  main parameters to be filled in the application form :

    • Personal information (name, address, contact info, etc.)
    • College/university degree
    • Number of contact hours completed
    • List of all the projects that count as project management experience

    The online certification system can be used to: 

    • View your submitted application and update contact information
    • View your exam eligibility status
    • Download PMI audit forms
    • Download exam report to check your result
    • Apply and submit your payment to take/retake any PMI examination
    • Submit your payment for certification renewal
    • Download receipt
    • Access your certification details 
    • View your listing on the Certification Registry

  • What is the PMI audit process?

    The submission of your application indicates your agreement to comply with the terms of the audit process. In case your application is selected for the audit, you will be notified by email prior to payment of the certification fee. Please submit the following documents during the audit:

    • Copy of your diploma/global equivalent
    • Signatures from your supervisor(s)/manager(s) from the project(s) you worked on
    • Verification section of the application
    • Copies of certificates/letters from the training institutes for the courses recorded on your application form which meet the criteria of the required contact hours of project management education

    You have 90 days to submit the requested documentation. Once you provide all the necessary documentation required for the audit process, It will take 5-7 business days for the audit process to be completed.

    You can send your completed audit forms either by regular postal mail or by express courier service to the address mentioned below. Make sure to send all the audit documents in one envelope as sending those documents separately can lead to a delay in the audit review process.

  • What is the PMP examination pattern?

    The standard method of  PMI examinations is center-based testing (CBT). Paper-based testing (PBT) is also available under certain limited circumstances which are detailed in the “Examination Administration” section below. 

    The PMP examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions, out of which 25 are pretest questions. These pretest questions do not affect the final score and are used to test the validity of future examination questions. All of the 200 questions are placed randomly throughout the exam.

    • Total Questions: 200
    • No. of Scored Questions: 175
    • No. of Pretest Questions (Unscored): 25
    • Allotted Examination Time: 4 hrs

    This examination is preceded by a tutorial and followed by a survey. Both are optional and can take up to 15 minutes to complete. The time used to complete both the tutorial and survey are not included in the examination time of four hours.

    Examination Administration:

    Alternative testing options are available in the following instances: 

    • The distance to a CBT site is more than 240 km (150 miles) 
    • A CBT site is not available within the country of residence and traveling across country borders is prohibited/unduly burdensome

  • What is the examination eligibility?

    Once your application has been accepted, the one-year exam eligibility period will start. After the certification fee payment has been made, PMI will send an email notification with your PMI eligibility ID, which you will use to schedule a test appointment. You can take the examination three times within this exam eligibility period should you not pass on the first attempt.

  • How to schedule your examination?

     

    You can schedule an exam appointment after PMI receives payment of your certification fee. 
    Follow these instructions to schedule your test appointment with Pearson VUE - Pearson VUE Instructions

  • What is the rescheduling/cancellation policy for CBT exams?

    You can reschedule or cancel the exam at any time until two calendar days before your scheduled exam appointment. However, because of limited seating capacity at the test centers, cancellations and rescheduling the exam will lead to a fee. 

    Please read the following policy carefully. 

    Within 30 days of your appointment

    If you reschedule or cancel your exam within 30 days of your scheduled appointment, you will be charged a fee of US $70. This fee helps to ensure greater seating availability at test centers since candidates who wait until the last minute to reschedule or cancel their exams are “reserving” seats that could be used by others. The fee will be charged when you go online to reschedule or cancel your exam within the 30-day period. The $70 charge will appear on your credit card as a charge from the test vendor. The 30-day period does not include the day of the exam appointment. For example, if you scheduled your exam for May 5th, you must reschedule or cancel the exam on or before April 4th to avoid the fee. For emergency situations in which you are unable to change your exam appointment before 30 days of your exam appointment, the Extenuating Circumstance Policy may apply. The details of Extenuating Circumstances are given below. PMI will evaluate these situations on a case-by-case basis to determine if a refund of the rescheduling fee is appropriate. 

    Within 2 days of your appointment 

    You need to reschedule or cancel your appointment before you are within two calendar days of your exam appointment. If you wait until you are within two days of your exam appointment, you will be able to cancel your appointment and you will forfeit the entire exam fee. You will not be able to reschedule your appointment at this point and will need to pay associated reexamination fees to schedule a new exam.

    Extenuating Circumstances

    PMI understands that there are times when personal emergencies may cause you to reschedule or cancel your exam within 30 days of the appointment OR miss a scheduled exam appointment (resulting in a no-show status). The extenuating circumstances can include:

    • Medical emergency
    • Military deployment
    • Death in immediate family
    • Illness in immediate family
    • Natural disaster

PMP Course Reviews

  • Suvobroto Ghatak

    Suvobroto Ghatak

    New York City

    The course content is comprehensive and up to date. And the course instructor Tim is great. He has excellent knowledge and is extraordinarily detail-oriented.

  • Mike Casey

    Mike Casey

    Product Manager, Sacramento

    Simplilearn has been great. The live courses for the PMP exam were well organized and easy to connect to. Their customer support has been excellent. They've helped out all along.

  • Ebenezer T Quaye

    Ebenezer T Quaye

    Project Manager at Infosys, Colorado Springs

    I joined Simplilearn for my PMP Certification and passed very easily. Their staff is very professional and helpful. I have again come back to Simplilearn to take more courses.

  • Giuseppe Giuffrida

    Giuseppe Giuffrida

    Product Engineer Manager, Boise

    The best part about the course is its flexibility and allowing participants to learn at their own pace. A great learning experience, overall!

  • Gerhard Van Der Westhuizen

    Gerhard Van Der Westhuizen

    Development Manager at Atterbury Property Developments, Johannesburg

    Simplilearn is one of the best online training providers available. The training was very informative and the quality of the presentation was of a high standard and very helpful.

  • Francine Gaillour

    Francine Gaillour

    Business Strategist at Healthcare Transformation Partners, Seattle

    Simplilearn's PMP training brought numerous concepts together in a "simple" and cohesive package. I highly recommend Simplilearn's PMP training even if you don't plan to sit for the PMP exam.

  • Claudette James

    Claudette James

    Strategic Planning & Project Management Professional, Houston

    The trainer was EXCELLENT. He gave real life examples which we could apply the concepts to, rather than go through the slide word for word. We could always read the slides on our own. The examples were much appreciated. very informative.

  • Janet Grover

    Janet Grover

    Sales & Project Management, Houston

    This course was great! I feel much more confident about the material now. The trainer was wonderful! I liked that we were able to fire questions at him and he would respond with examples of his experience. Also no question was a "dumb" question. Give him a Raise! :)

  • Alejandra Alvarez

    Alejandra Alvarez

    Director of Corporate Operations | Hospitals International, Houston

    I took the PMP course twice because the trainer is that good! I wanted to take the class again as a way to review all of the concepts. His approach to the course and his examples are perfect to understanding the concepts of the course.

  • Ankur Rawat

    Ankur Rawat

    AGC Networks LTD, Houston

    This was an excellent training program. A big shout out for the trainer, for training us so well. I are more confident, and clear on the PMP course. Looking forward to get certified soon. A big thanks to the trainer and Simplilearn!

  • Juliet Bey

    Juliet Bey

    Sr. Project Manager at Branding Brand, Houston

    The trainer is a great instructor - he is patient, clear, knowledgeable, and personable. I'm happy I took the course.

  • James Stewart

    James Stewart

    Solutions Delivery Manager at Telligen, New York City

    Simplilearn's PMP certification has been a great learning experience for me. It has been a pleasure. I highly recommend Simplilearn.

  • Sherry Sokach

    Sherry Sokach

    Project Lead/Technical Writer at Five Stones Research Corporation, Virginia Beach

    The training was good. The trainer was extremely thorough and used everyday situations as examples, which truly helped to understand the processes better. The course was very helpful. Thank you for all the support.

  • Conley Moore

    Conley Moore

    Director of IT - Product Quest/Ei SolutionWorks @ Ei - A Pharmaceutical SolutionWorks™, Dayton

    If anyone is looking for an online PMP training or any other career certifications, Simplilearn is the place to start. The content is good and the trainers are very helpful. I highly recommend Simplilearn.

  • Katherine Ulloa

    Katherine Ulloa

    Project Manager, New York City

    My experience with Simplilearn was excellent. The instructor and the customer support were helpful. The recordings of the sessions and the simulation tests benefited me a lot. I highly recommend Simplilearn to those who want to get ahead in their careers.

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Why Simplilearn

Simplilearn’s Blended Learning model brings classroom learningexperience online with its world-class LMS. It combines instructor-led training, self-paced learning and personalized mentoring to provide an immersive learning experience

  • Self-Paced Online Video

    A 360-degree learning approach that you can adapt to your learning style

  • Live Virtual Classroom

    Engage and learn more with these live and highly-interactive classes alongside your peers

  • 24/7 Teaching Assistance

    Keep engaged with integrated teaching assistance in your desktop and mobile learning

  • Online Practice Labs

    Projects provide you with sample work to show prospective employers

  • Applied Projects

    Real-world projects relevant to what you’re learning throughout the program

  • Learner Social Forums

    A support team focused on helping you succeed alongside a peer community

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PMP Training FAQs

  • Do you provide assistance for the exam application process?

    Yes. customers can contact us either by phone or chat if they need help with completing the application form.

  • What is online classroom training?

    Online classroom training for PMP® Certification is conducted via online live streaming of each class. The classes are conducted by a PMP® certified trainer with more than 15 years of work and training experience.

  • You offer an exam money back guarantee. How does it work?

    Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the PMP exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the PMP exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price to you.
     
    To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the PMP exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from the completion of the online training. This way, the course materials will be fresh in your mind.

    PMP® Exam Attempts: Maximum Three Per Year
     
    Attempt Time Frame Result Money back
    First Within 45 days of course completion Did Not Pass Refund full course price

    Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.
     
    Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s PMP blended learning. It is not applicable for Simplilearn’s Self-Paced Learning PMP course. The guarantee is only valid for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.

    The guarantee becomes void if:

    • Participants do not take the PMP examination within 45 days of unlocking the certificate
    • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in at least one batch of the 36-Hour Live Online Classroom Training sessions
    • Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
    • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three of the seven available online PMP® simulation practice tests available at Simplilearn.com
    • Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the online classroom training
    • Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn
    • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results 

  • Is this live training, or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

    All of the classes are conducted live online. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference.

  • Top 10 reasons to get a PMP certification

    The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is a globally acknowledged professional certification that validates a professional’s education and experience in project management. This coveted credential is offered by the reputed Project Management Institute to professionals who qualify in the PMP Exam conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

    Why PMP certification? Here are the top 10 reasons you should consider getting PMP certified:

    Reason 1: Globally Acknowledged

    Who should become PMP certified? Anyone who wants the freedom to work anywhere in the world. The PMP is one of those credentials whose reputation precedes them, recognized and sought-after the world over (there are more than 760,000 PMP certified professionals worldwide as of May 2017). Achieving the PMP certification helps professionals demonstrate and showcase their skills and expertise to potential employers across the globe.

    Reason 2: Salary Bump

    If you’ve wondered why to get a PMP certification, you should know that PMP holders typically enjoy a dramatic and steep hike in salary once they have attained the PMP certification. On average, PMP certified professionals earn 17% more than their non-certified counterparts, according to the Project Management Salary Survey, Eighth Edition. According to the PMI’s Project Management Salary Survey released in July 2017, PMP certified professionals earn a median salary of $111,969 per year in the United States.

    Reason 3: Expand Your Market Reach and Scope

    PMP certification holders are a global yet close-knit community. There are many Project Management forums and online communities that attract PMP professionals from across the world who are willing to share tips, insights, and pool their experience—helping everyone stay abreast of the latest industry developments and trends.

    Reason 4: Better Job Opportunities

    PMP Certification opens up better career avenues and provides professionals with greater job opportunities in the project management world. According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey, 80% of high-performing projects use PMP credentialed project managers; according to the PMI Pulse of the Profession study, organizations with more than 35% PMP certified project managers demonstrated much better project performance than those without a certification.

    Reason 5: Project Management Professionals Get The Most Challenging Projects

    The PMP Certification earns a professional a challenging and important role since the certification demonstrates an individual’s dedication to project management and attests to that person’s knowledge and experience in handling challenging projects. Additionally, since even the eligibility to take the PMP exam includes both education and experience, the PMP Certification validates one’s skills and experience leading and directing projects.

    Reason 6: Project Management Professionals Demonstrate Better Project Performance

    Not all project managers are PMP certified. Consequently, project managers who lack the credential perform less efficiently than their certified peers. The standards for the rigorous PMP exam are higher than other project management certifications, testing professionals on five project management processes: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing, providing the Project manager with a detailed, standardized, actionable set of project management best practices.

    Further, in order to qualify for the PMP exam, aspirants must have an in-depth understanding of nine knowledge areas of project management, including project scope management, integration management, human resource management, time management, cost management, quality management, and procurement management.

    Reason 7: Greater Visibility To Recruiters

    Research across industries suggests that organizations prefer hiring PMP certified project managers rather their non-credentialed peers. The PMP certification is a standard that demonstrates a professional’s expertise in project management and it immediately catches a recruiter’s eye during profile evaluation.

    Reason 8: Applicable to Most Industries

    The PMP certification is an ideal bet for all project managers in various professional fields, including IT, telecom, business processing, commerce, finance, research, and more.

    Reason 9: A Great Investment for Your Future

    The exam itself falls into about the middle range in terms of cost. While not as expensive as many of the high-tech, very specific exams, it isn’t something you are likely to take lightly. At $555 a test (unless you are a PMI® member, in which case it is $405), it doesn’t seem too expensive.

    The passing rate of the PMP exam is estimated to be around 50 – 60%. Once you consider the pass/fail rate, you may decide that you need formal training. These types, of course, can cost between $1,500 and $2,000—not counting the cost of the exam.

    Reason 10: Project Management Professionals are Secure Even During Economic Downturns

    With the economy yet to get back to where it was 15 years ago, there is still plenty of uncertainty. While no one is immune to layoffs and downsizing, 80% of executives around the world believe that having a PMP certification demonstrated core competencies that made the certification holders valuable even during a recession.

    If you are considering working toward your PMP exam, Simplilearn offers a variety of project management courses that will help you pass, including the PMP Certification Training Course. Our PMP training courses are conducted by certified, highly experienced professionals with at least ten years of experience.

    PMP is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. 

  • What are scenario-based games?

    Scenario-based games are simulations of real-world cases that project managers may encounter in their everyday work. We have designed solutions for these cases, as per the PMBOK Guide - Fifth Edition to help you resolve the problems in these cases. Each scenario allows you to choose a path and gauge how you fare in handling the situation as a project manager. For each correct or incorrect choice, an explanation is provided—creating a stimulating and immersive learning environment that helps you improve conceptual understanding and build your project management skills.

  • Is the PMP® Exam fee included in the course fee?

    No. Exam fees are not included for any of the courses we offer. You must pay the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to take the exam.

  • How many questions are there in the PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification exam?

    The PMP® exam has a total of 200 questions that must be answered within 4 hours. Among the 200 questions will be 25 randomly chosen questions that are considered pre-test questions for future tests and are not scored. Since they are randomly chosen, you should answer all 200 questions.

  • What certification will I receive after completing the training?

    When you have completed the training course, you will receive a course completion certificate along with a 35-hour PDU certificate. Simplilearn does not administer the PMP® certification, but once you have passed that exam, you will receive the prestigious PMP® certification from the Project Management Institute.

  • What is included in the training?

    The course includes:
    • Access to our e-learning content
    • Practice simulation tests
    • Tips and tricks videos that help you tackle the toughest exam questions
    • Online participant handbook with cross references to the e-learning content

  • Are the training and course material effective in preparing me for the PMP® Exam?

    Yes. Our PMP® certification training course is designed to help you pass the PMP® exam at your first attempt. With a hands-on learning approach, the training not only gives you the confidence to pass the exam, but also helps you retain the knowledge beyond the exam.

  • What If I miss a session?

    We provide recordings of each session you attend for your future reference.

  • Can I cancel my enrollment? Will I get a refund?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, you can view our Refund Policy.

  • I’d like to learn more about this training program. Who should I contact?

    Contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives will be able to give you more details. 

  • Who are our trainers and how are they selected?

    All of our trainers are project management professionals and industry experts with at least 10-12 years of relevant teaching experience.
     
    Each of them have gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and training demo before they are certified to train for us.
     
    We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating continue to train for us.

  • What is Global Teaching Assistance?

    Our teaching assistants are here to help you get certified in your first attempt.

    They are a dedicated team of subject matter experts to help you at every step and enrich your learning experience from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.

    They engage with the students proactively to ensure the course path is followed.

    Teaching Assistance is available during business hours.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls.  

    We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

  • What is the difference between Contact Hours and PDUs?

    One hour of classroom instruction equals one contact hour. If you have completed a university or college course on project management that met for three hours per week for 15 weeks, you would record 45 contact hours. If only a portion of a course dealt with project management, only the hours spent on project management can be applied toward the total.

    PDUs are the measuring unit used to quantify approved learning and professional service activities.

  • Do Contact Hours have an expiry date?

    No. PMI® does not mandate any expiry timeline for contact hours earned to qualify for the PMP® Exam, as long as you retain the proof (certificate). There is no deadline or expiry date, though the contact hours must have been acquired before the submission of the application to PMI®. For example, if you earn the contact hours in 2013, there's nothing stopping you from taking the exam in 2017.

  • If I fail the PMP® Exam, how soon can I retake it?

    You are granted a one-year eligibility period in which to pass the examination. During the eligibility period, you may take the examination up to three times. If you fail the examination three times within your one-year eligibility period, you must wait one year from the date of the last examination you took to reapply for the certification. However, after failing a certification examination three times, candidates may opt to apply for any other PMI® certification.

  • How do I apply for PMP® re-examination?

    Participants are granted three chances to pass the PMP® exam in one year. For the second and the third attempt for the examination, the participants have to pay an additional fee of $275 (for members) or $375 (nonmembers) as a reexamination fee. The participants will have a waiting period of one year before they can re-appear for the exam in case they don't pass in their first three attempts.

  • If I fail in the PMP® Exam, can I apply for re-evaluation?

    Yes, you can apply for reevaluation. You may submit a written request to the PMI® Certification Department for review of their decision. Requests can be sent by postal mail to PMI®, or by email to certappeals@pmi.org.

  • How do I document the experience?

    Use the experience verification section of the online application to record your experience leading and directing the project. Record projects individually regardless of the number of projects you include.
     

  • What is the average salary for a PMP® certified project manager?

    The average salary for a  PMP® certified project manager is $111,000.

  • What does 36 months of non-overlapping experience requirement mean for the PMP® Exam?

    According to PMIs calculation, the concept of non-overlapping experience refers to the following:
     
    If a professional is working on multiple projects at the same time, then the experience will be counted for one project over that stipulated period for which he/she worked on the project.

    Example: Mr. A has managed 2 projects in 2016, Project 1 ran from Jan'16 to Aug'16 (8 months) and Project 2 ran from April'16 to Dec'16 (9 months). In this case, we have an overlap of 5 months (Apr'16 to Aug'16). So the experience for these 5 months will be counted as 5 months and not as 10 months (5x2=10). The non-overlapping experience is 12 months.

  • What is your pass rate for PMP course?

    We have a pass rate of 99.9%. Our pass rate statistics have been derived by tracking the number of students who were unable to pass the exam in the 1st attempt and comparing that number to our total enrollment figures.

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