The Project Management Institute (PMI)® explains that you need to have 35 hours of formal education to apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam.
"Find at least 35 hours of specific instruction that was used to learn project management. Document the education hours from any time in your lifetime. The hours may include content on project quality, scope, time, cost, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and integration."
Contact Hours Versus Professional Development Units
There are differences between Contact Hours and PDUs. The PMP exam candidate needs to have 35 hours before they can take the test, while those who have a PMP certification must complete 60 PDUs every three years in order to keep it active. Don't collect PDUs before you become a PMP; you need contact hours.
Obtain 35 hours of Project Management Education Online
It is easy to reach your 35 hours online today. The good news is that the PMI does not need you to receive your contact hours from a PMI Registered Education Provider (REP) or Authorized Training Provider (ATP). The PM Knowledgewood offers contact hours as well as videos, articles, and other resources to help people be prepared.
List all PM Training You Received in the Past
Look through all your past training records to see which events relate to the knowledge areas from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). For instance, a seminar that you attended on effective team building would fall into that area.
You can go back as far in time as you would like. A course that you attended 20 years ago is still valid for your 35 hours. Make sure you have all the paperwork required and don't attend a seminar for less than 35 hours — go as high as you can. If your application is audited, then it is best to have both proof and some extra days in case.
In the event that you don't have a sum of 35 hours then you should accept extra preparation. Think about the accompanying:
Really take a look at the postings of your nearby junior college
Check whether your manager offers a PM-related class
Contact your nearby PMI Chapter. Most sections offer end-of-the-week classes and PMP studios for a minimal price.
Consider a PMP studio presented by a business preparing organization. Ask your boss for repayment.
Numerous sellers offer PM-related preparation in the mix with a deal occasion.
The PMP certification workshop is great for anyone who does not have enough hours to study. It is also a great way to prepare for the exam and understand what will be on it. Please note that neither self-study (e.g. reading a book) nor attending the dinner meeting of your local chapter counts toward the 35 contact hours.
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