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I have a colleague interested in obtaining her PMP, and she read she needs the 35 hours prior to applying for eligibility. Is that true?

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Paul Corbosiero, PMP Franklin, Ma, United States
Can someone guide me to the step by step process of applying for eligibility for the PMP? I have a colleague interested in the process, but I can't find and confirm what the requirements are.
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Luis Branco CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Paul
Interesting your question

Thanks for sharing

You can get more information about the certification process by clicking here:

https://www.pmi.org/certifications/process


About PMI certifications if you click here:

https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types

And, specifically about PMP certification if you click here:

https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp

As you can see there is a lot of information about this certification
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Paul -

Just download and read the PMP Handbook - that is the authoritative source for all info PMP related:

https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/...al-handbook.pdf

Kiron
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1 reply by Alexandre Costa
Feb 15, 2020 7:28 AM
Alexandre Costa
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Kiron,

Read the book does not count as training. He should consult the project management professional handbook to see the requirements more in detail.
The following section specifies the following:

PMP Application & Payment:

The course hours may include content on project quality, project scope, project schedule, project budget,
project communications, project risk, project procurement, and project integration management.
You can satisfy the education requirements by demonstrating the successful completion of courses,
workshops and training sessions offered by one or more of the following types of education providers:
A. PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)*
B. PMI chapters *
C. Employer/company-sponsored programs
D. Training companies or consultants (e.g., training schools)
E. Distance-learning companies, including an end-of-course assessment
F. University/college academic and continuing education programs
The following education does not satisfy the education requirements:
PMI chapter meetings*
Self-directed learning (e.g., reading books, watching instructional videos or sessions
with coaches or mentors)

Alexandre
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
Adding to both comments your "consultant" side must be PMI´s customer care.
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Drew Craig Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard Philadelphia, Pa, United States
Paul - The PMI website has all the required information.
https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp
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Alexandre Costa Scrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologies Loures, Portugal
Feb 14, 2020 9:49 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Paul -

Just download and read the PMP Handbook - that is the authoritative source for all info PMP related:

https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/...al-handbook.pdf

Kiron
Kiron,

Read the book does not count as training. He should consult the project management professional handbook to see the requirements more in detail.
The following section specifies the following:

PMP Application & Payment:

The course hours may include content on project quality, project scope, project schedule, project budget,
project communications, project risk, project procurement, and project integration management.
You can satisfy the education requirements by demonstrating the successful completion of courses,
workshops and training sessions offered by one or more of the following types of education providers:
A. PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)*
B. PMI chapters *
C. Employer/company-sponsored programs
D. Training companies or consultants (e.g., training schools)
E. Distance-learning companies, including an end-of-course assessment
F. University/college academic and continuing education programs
The following education does not satisfy the education requirements:
PMI chapter meetings*
Self-directed learning (e.g., reading books, watching instructional videos or sessions
with coaches or mentors)

Alexandre
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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
Feb 15, 2020 8:54 AM
Kiron Bondale
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Alexandre -

I think you misinterpreted my response.

I was suggesting he download and read the PMP handbook (not the PMBOK Guide) as that is the ONLY authoritative source for eligibility and all other PMP requirements.

As an REP, I well know the requirements for achieving the required 35 contact hours :-)

Kiron
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Feb 15, 2020 7:28 AM
Replying to Alexandre Costa
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Kiron,

Read the book does not count as training. He should consult the project management professional handbook to see the requirements more in detail.
The following section specifies the following:

PMP Application & Payment:

The course hours may include content on project quality, project scope, project schedule, project budget,
project communications, project risk, project procurement, and project integration management.
You can satisfy the education requirements by demonstrating the successful completion of courses,
workshops and training sessions offered by one or more of the following types of education providers:
A. PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)*
B. PMI chapters *
C. Employer/company-sponsored programs
D. Training companies or consultants (e.g., training schools)
E. Distance-learning companies, including an end-of-course assessment
F. University/college academic and continuing education programs
The following education does not satisfy the education requirements:
PMI chapter meetings*
Self-directed learning (e.g., reading books, watching instructional videos or sessions
with coaches or mentors)

Alexandre
Alexandre -

I think you misinterpreted my response.

I was suggesting he download and read the PMP handbook (not the PMBOK Guide) as that is the ONLY authoritative source for eligibility and all other PMP requirements.

As an REP, I well know the requirements for achieving the required 35 contact hours :-)

Kiron
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1 reply by Alexandre Costa
Feb 15, 2020 9:13 AM
Alexandre Costa
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Kiron,

Yes i misunderstood your answer, sorry for the inconvenient. Some how i thought you were referring to the PMBOK guide. Must read more careful next time, it happens.
A perfect example of failed communication, in this case from my part the receptor :) .

Alexandre
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Alexandre Costa Scrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologies Loures, Portugal
Feb 15, 2020 8:54 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
...
Alexandre -

I think you misinterpreted my response.

I was suggesting he download and read the PMP handbook (not the PMBOK Guide) as that is the ONLY authoritative source for eligibility and all other PMP requirements.

As an REP, I well know the requirements for achieving the required 35 contact hours :-)

Kiron
Kiron,

Yes i misunderstood your answer, sorry for the inconvenient. Some how i thought you were referring to the PMBOK guide. Must read more careful next time, it happens.
A perfect example of failed communication, in this case from my part the receptor :) .

Alexandre
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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
Feb 15, 2020 9:35 AM
Kiron Bondale
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No worries, my friend!
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Feb 15, 2020 9:13 AM
Replying to Alexandre Costa
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Kiron,

Yes i misunderstood your answer, sorry for the inconvenient. Some how i thought you were referring to the PMBOK guide. Must read more careful next time, it happens.
A perfect example of failed communication, in this case from my part the receptor :) .

Alexandre
No worries, my friend!
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Paul Corbosiero, PMP Franklin, Ma, United States
Thanks everyone! Super helpful and I also re-read the handbook after. It helped me remember the steps I took, so I was able to follow up and guide the PMP hopeful.

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