PMP Exam: Scheduling and Preparing for the Big Day

Cornelius Fichtner, PMP is a noted PMP expert. He has helped over 20,000 students prepare for the PMP Exam with The Project Management PrepCast at http://www.pm-prepcast.com and he guides PMI credential holders on earning PDUs with The PDU Insider at http://www.pdu-insider.com.

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Once you begin to contemplate actually taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, there are several things you will need to consider besides just studying and preparing. You need to schedule the exam and secure your place at the testing center, and you’ll need to make sure you’re in the proper frame of mind to take the PMP exam once the day arrives. Here are some tips for scheduling your exam and for ensuring you’re ready for the test...

Scheduling Your PMP Exam
Sooner or later, you have to set a date, draw a line in the sand, jump in feet first and commit yourself to the Big Day. For many would-be PMP candidates, perhaps the hardest part is simply committing to an actual exam date, so pick a date and move forward! Remember, though, that you can’t schedule your exam until you’ve submitted your PMP application and the Project Management Institute (PMI) has received and approved your credential fee. Make sure you keep the eligibility number you receive from PMI in your confirmation email--you’ll need it to register.

Prometric is PMI’s scheduling administration partner; it is through Prometric, rather than PMI, that you will actually arrange your exam. There are two ways to schedule your PMP exam:

• Online. Go to the Prometric website; you will be prompted to complete the following steps:
  • Select…

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