September 2005 Changes in PMP Certification

The Project Management Professional  (PMP) designation enables professionals who practice project management to distinguish themselves from their peers. Recognized domestically and internationally, the PMP certification has set a standard for excellence in project management. We encourage all professionals who practice project management to apply for certification. We also encourage corporations to call PMI to find out about the benefits of utilizing PM tools and techniques within their workplace.

Starting September of 2005 - 3rd Edition Exam

Change #1: The Passing Score on the PMP Exam will be Increased to 81.7%. The passing score on the current exam—effective thru September 24th of 2005—is 68.5%. This change represents an increase of 13.2% in the passing score for the PMP exam.

Change #2: The Bar for Exam Eligibility will be Raised Significantly. New eligibility requirements will mandate applicants document not only that they have performed certain tasks, but that they have led and directed those specific tasks. This is currently not a requirement to take the existing PMP exam, but any application submitted on or after August 30th must meet these new criteria.

Change #3: Project Contact Info will be Collected to Verify Your Experience. Applicants will be required to provide contact information for each project that is submitted as part of the application to take the exam. Therefore, if applicants are citing project experience from multiple positions or over an extended period, there may be challenges in accurately gathering this information. (information is courtesy of RMC)

There are no specific prerequisites for PMI membership, however there are pre-requisites for PMP certification application. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is explained on the PMI web site. You can get some help in preparing for the PMP certification exam locally through our list of local education providers,  or you can pursue it on your own through self-study.

A Gantthead view on getting your PMP is available on their web site, or you can contact them by phone or email, below:

Newton Square, Pennsylvania 19073-3299 USA

Phone: (610) 356-4600

Fax: (610) 356-4647

E-mail: pmihq@pmi.org

There are two Prometric Test Centres in our area for the PMP exam: Coquitlam and Richmond.

Coquitlam:
125-3030 Lincoln Avenue
Colocated with Sylvan Learning Centre
Coquitlam, BC V3B 6B4
(604) 464-6401 6513

Richmond:
Buswell Road Richmond, BC V6Y 2G9
(604) 231-1966