How to apply for PMP certification?

Project Management Professional is a worldwide valued and accepted course offered by Project Management Institute. It provides value to an employee. It is a proof for an employer that an employee possesses all the required skills for the job position they are applying for.

Whether you are an experienced project manager or a fresher it is really important to have basic knowledge of skills required to manage a project. However, it is very important to upgrade yourself from time to time.

PMP certification course can be obtained easily if you have the right plan and implementation for that plan. Make sure you plan your things well and stay ahead of time.

Given below are few tips that you can use while preparing for your PMP exam.

1. Identify your target

Before you even start preparing decide on your desired goal. Decide for sure that you are going to appear for the PMP exam. This is the first step before you start your preparation.

Since 35 hours are required, most of the time is spent on testing, passing notes, recalling formulas and passing unclear sections that you were not able to grasp well.

Hence, it takes between 70-85 hours of regular PMP training. It takes average 12-14 weeks to prepare.

• Make a proper study timetable for fruitful PMP Exam prep

You should be able to schedule 6 hours a week according to your time table. You might have long vacation days or special days on which you might not study. Make sure you adjust the timings accordingly.

• Collect the references and PMP notes

Throughout the PMP training there are many notes and formulas that you get. You must have hard copy of your notes before you begin with the lecture. This will help you with your lectures and will also help you understand the concept well.

• Practice!

Practice as much as you can. It will clear your concepts and will increase the speed. Thus helping in the exams.

Follow the above mentioned tips for PMP Exam prep and you will soon be PMP certified.  Follow all the above given tips while applying for PMP certification course.