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<\/a>\nBelow is the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification process, eligibility criteria, application guidelines, application review, payment procedures, test schedule\/appointment.<\/p>\n
All PMI certifications require you to meet domain experience levels, educational levels or both before you apply. You will need to provide us with the details of this experience and\/or education, so it\u2019s best to gather and prepare this information before you open the application.
\nTo find out the eligibility requirements, consult the handbook for the certification that interests you. Each one has unique eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve determined you meet the eligibility criteria, it\u2019s time to apply. Collect the following information and then use our online certification system to guide you through the process.<\/p>\n
Once you open an application, it will remain active for 90 days after which time it will close.
\nTip: To complete the application quickly, gather all of the information and documentation you need before opening it. Otherwise, it will likely take you multiple sessions to complete.<\/p>\n
Once we receive your application, we\u2019ll verify that you meet the eligibility criteria and that your experience and\/or education is valid and consistent with the guidelines stated in the certification handbook.
\nTypically the application review period will take 5\u201310 days, depending on the certification. Once it\u2019s complete, we\u2019ll email you to move on to the next step.
\nIf we have any questions or issues with your application, we\u2019ll email you further instructions and direction.
\nFor each certification, a specified percentage of applications are randomly selected for audit. PMI conducts application audits to confirm the experience and\/or education documented on certification applications. The purpose of the audit is to enhance the credibility of the certification program and of the certification holders.
\nRead Frequently Asked Questions about the application audit process<\/a>.
\nProgram Management Professional (PgMP)\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0applications include an additional step of panel review. Once we have completed the initial review, a panel of PMI certification holders will evaluate your experience summaries to confirm your qualification.<\/p>\n
After we notify you that your application is approved, it\u2019s time to provide payment so you can move to the final stage. The fastest and easiest way to pay is through our online certification system.
\nOnce payment is received, we\u2019ll email you an eligibility number that you\u2019ll use to schedule your test appointment. You are eligible for one year, and you may take the exam up to three times during that year.<\/p>\n
Once you are eligible, PMI will e-mail you exam scheduling instructions with your eligibility code, which you will need when scheduling your exam appointment. You can schedule your exam appointment online or by telephone. Full details can be found in the certification handbook and within the examination scheduling instructions. Then all that\u2019s left is to test.
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<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\nThere are more than half a million PMI certification holders worldwide. That\u2019s a pretty large network to learn from and collaborate with.<\/p>\n
PMI certification holders work in every industry, from healthcare, telecommunications and finance to IT and construction.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n