PMP Certification Requirements 2011

Eligibility Criteria for the PMP Exam
To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must meet certain educational and professional experience necessities. All project management experience must have been accumulated within the last eight consecutive years prior to your application submission.

The eligibility requirements depend upon your Education Background.

1. If you hold a High school diploma, associate's degree or global equivalent, then you need:

• Project Management Experience: Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.

• Project Management Education: 35 contact hours of formal education (or PDUs)

2. If you hold a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent, then you need:

• Project Management Experience: Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.

• Project Management Education: 35 contact hours of formal education (or PDUs)

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