10 Steps to Becoming a PMP

 

The PMP certification is built upon benchmarks and standards that are required by professionals in the field and it enables the project managers to deal with the real problems and challenges faced by the businesses.

 Offered by PMI this certification is the gold standard that is designed by people involved in the project management industry to check the skills of the people entering the industry.

 Here are 10 steps to becoming a PMP:

 

 Step 1 – The PMP Handbook

This handbook should be your primary source of knowledge for the PMP certification exam and you can also refer to other resources. The book will take you through the procedure and the process of applying for the exam and also give you information about the exam.

 

Step 2 - Fulfill the prerequisites

There are certain criteria and prerequisites that a person needs to clear before they are eligible to sit in the PMP exam, they generally involve the educational background and the amount of experience that the person has.

 

 Step 3 – Enroll in the local PMI Chapter as a member

For the third step, you can become a member of the PMI and get various discounts on your membership, exam fee and also get a free copy of the latest PMP handbook. The membership also gives you regular updates about PMP workshops as well as connects you with leaders of the industry.

 

Step 4– The PMP Application form

Once you register for an account on the official PMI website and fill out the online application form for the exam. The form is generally available under the “my PMI” section.

 

 Step 5- sign up for PMP Exam

After you have filled up the online application form, the next step is to get your documents checked and approved by the PMI, so they know that you’re eligible to sit in the exam after you get the confirmation you can book the date and time for your exam.

 

Step 6 - Study the PMBOK Guide

The PMBOK guide should be your top priority while preparing for the exam as it is the key source for all the information on the exam.

Although it is very important, you should also study from other sources and use the book as the primary reference.

 

 Step 7 - Get study materials for self-study

Other than the PMBOK guide you should also get other materials for studying for the exam and also for the reference, there are tons of material available all over the internet which can not only help you prepare for the exam but also increase your knowledge for future use.

 

Step 8 - Attend a PMP Workshop

This is an important and intricate part of your preparation for the PMP exam, these workshops are organized by the PMI chapters or even the training companies and universities all over the world. They are a great way to exchange knowledge and make sure where you stand in the process.

 

 Step 9 – Attempt Sample question papers for the PMP exam

This is one crucial part of preparing for any exam and it will surely help you in the preparation of this one as you can figure out the level of your knowledge and also figure out how you’re gonna do in the actual exam situation.

 

Step 10 - Take the PMP exam

The last step towards your PMP certification would be to take the exam and clear it to earn the certification. 

 You can prepare for your PMP exam by taking one of the project management courses from the training firm Excelr which provides various technical and non-technical courses.


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