What is the actual pass rate for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, and how does it vary based on different factors? Saving Changes...
According to google, there are a few exam prep and training providers who give anecdotal statements that "60% of people pass" the PMP exam. Anything beyond that is likely speculation, so it's difficult to say what the factors are that would affect that.
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2 replies by Markus Kopko and sarfaraz khan
Jun 20, 2023 1:46 AM
sarfaraz khan
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Aaron, thanks for your helpful info
Jan 02, 2024 9:24 AM
Markus Kopko
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Thbis is pretty much outdated and relies on information back in time, before PMI made the chage to the so called "psychometric sound system".
My understanding is that questions are weighted based on their difficulty so passing is not based on getting a specific number of questions correct.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jun 19, 2023 12:42 PM
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That’s what I know too, Keith. The passing score is determined by several factors of which one of the is the exam difficulty of the individual because the questions are formulated randomly from a huge pool of questions.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jun 19, 2023 12:35 PM
Replying to Keith Novak
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My understanding is that questions are weighted based on their difficulty so passing is not based on getting a specific number of questions correct.
That’s what I know too, Keith. The passing score is determined by several factors of which one of the is the exam difficulty of the individual because the questions are formulated randomly from a huge pool of questions. Saving Changes...
According to google, there are a few exam prep and training providers who give anecdotal statements that "60% of people pass" the PMP exam. Anything beyond that is likely speculation, so it's difficult to say what the factors are that would affect that.
Aaron, thanks for your helpful info Saving Changes...
Amit PatelManaging Director| Mythos Group IncWalnut Creek, Ca, United States
Keith, I echo your sentiment. PMI hasn't officially published this information. Saving Changes...
Michael F. ViensDirector, Program Management and Sales Engineering| NetPlus GroupDallas Metroplex, Texas, United States
Rather than being concerned about pass rate, which is the outcome of others, you should equip yourself. The test questions and answers are designed so you cannot buzzword pattern match. Many of the questions if reworded (or read differently than written) could make any of the answers correct. It is key to be prepared through consistent study, having proper rest (the week) prior to test day, and considering it a review of what you know rather than an exam.
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1 reply by sarfaraz khan
Jun 22, 2023 2:31 AM
sarfaraz khan
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Thanks Michael, getting motivation from you guys really helps. I was thinking about joining the online training program which will cost me few dollars. I did found one course but was not sure if i could go for it.
Rather than being concerned about pass rate, which is the outcome of others, you should equip yourself. The test questions and answers are designed so you cannot buzzword pattern match. Many of the questions if reworded (or read differently than written) could make any of the answers correct. It is key to be prepared through consistent study, having proper rest (the week) prior to test day, and considering it a review of what you know rather than an exam.
Thanks Michael, getting motivation from you guys really helps. I was thinking about joining the online training program which will cost me few dollars. I did found one course but was not sure if i could go for it. Saving Changes...
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