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Course Synopsis
Beyond academic credentials, certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as a project management professional (PMP®) shows the world that you’ve mastered essential project management skills and knowledge. To earn PMI’s PMP® credential, you must demonstrate the required "long-term commitment" to project management professionalism and pass a rigorous, 200-question exam covering the five project management processes and nine knowledge areas in PMI’s project management body of knowledge (PMBOK®).

Improve your chances of passing the grueling PMP® certification exam on the first try with this well-proven and successful course. You’ll find out exactly what components of your project management background will be tested so you know where to focus your attention during the vital weeks of preparation. You’ll become familiar with the makeup and format of the exam itself, thanks to EtechUniversity's exclusive PMP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, featuring hundreds of multiple-choice questions and fully referenced answers. Plus, you’ll get a chance to explore the rationale behind each answer with your instructor, a certified PMP.

In addition to EtechUniversity PMP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, you’ll take home an extensive collection of exam-preparation study materials, including PMI’s A Guide to the PMBOK® and over 600 questions.

Learn from the project management experts at EtechUniversity, Inc. how to make the most of your limited study time.


Q: Why should I consider getting certified?

A: There is a certain amount of prestige that comes with being internationally recognized as being one of the best in your field. If you can appreciate that then you will appreciate the professional advantages derived from being a certified PMP or CAPM. Being a PMP tells your current and potential employers that you have demonstrated that you have a solid foundation of knowledge which enables you to practice the profession of project management in a competent manner.

Q: What is the difference between the PMP and the CAPM?

A:The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential was designed for individuals with significant experience and maturity in the profession. Specifically, the attributes “to lead and direct” were identified as key elements of a more mature project management professional according to PMI’s most recent role delineation study. If you have been leading and directing projects for several years you should consider applying for the PMP exam.

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential was designed for the following types of individuals: Those who are relatively new to the project management profession, already working on project teams, and graduate or undergraduate students interested in the project management profession and the increased marketability a credential can offer them. The CAPM will build your creditability because it demonstrates that you have focused knowledge of key project management processes and terminology which will enhance your project management expertise and employment opportunities. In other words, you are given a sold theoretical framework and the proper paradigms for thinking about project management and the project management profession. Also, you are given a foothold in career progression that could otherwise take years to achieve.

Q: What is the Project Management Institute (PMI)?

A: PMI is the world’s leading professional association for project management. As a non-profit organization they set the unbiased global standards for the project management profession. In addition, PMI awards two of the most internationally known and recognized certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management). You can find out more about them by visiting their website at www.pmi.org

Q: What is the PMBOK?

A: The PMBOK is the acronym for The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK) ®. It is also referred to as the “PMBOK ® Guide” and is in its 4th edition. EtechUniversity, Inc™ instructors have mastered all drafts and editions of the PMBOK, including the newly released 3rd edition.

The Guide to the PMBOK, 4th edition, is PMI’s de facto global standard and it describes the knowledge areas, processes, and practices applicable to most projects most of the time. Thus, both the CAPM & PMP certification exams use the PMBOK’s framework as a basis for exam questions.

Q: What should I bring to class?

A: EtechUniversity, Inc.™ will provide you with all of the materials you will need for classes. Therefore, all you need to do is get a good night’s sleep, show-up, and be prepared learn a lot and have fun along the way.

Q: Is there anything else I need to know about PMI as it relates to the certification exams?

A: The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading professional association for project management. PMI awards two of the most internationally known and recognized certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management). You can find out more about them by visiting their website at www.pmi.org

The following are NOT prerequisites to attending an EtechUniversity, Inc.™ course, however, they are things you may want to consider in regards to PMI and the certification exams:

Obtain PMI membership:
You are not required to become a member of PMI to apply for eligibility or take the CAPM or PMP Exam. However, it is highly recommended for the following reasons: The non-member fees for taking the certification exams exceed the combined cost of PMI membership and the exam fees for PMI members. Furthermore, as a new member, you will receive a FREE copy of the PMBOK (4th Edition). Recall that the certification exams are based on this book and it has been suggested that you consider reading this book prior to class.

If you are not already a member of PMI, and would like to join, click here. Learn about PMI Member Benefits and apply for membership.

Apply for exam eligibility:
Click here to complete your PMP exam eligibility. Follow the “Online Application” link, and use your membership login to begin the process. Once your application is accepted, you will receive your Letter of Eligibility. Currently, most students who submit their applications online report a wait time of less than one week.

Register for the CAPM or PMP exam:
During the course, you will be given a very objective measurement to determine when you are ready to take the exams. Thus, it is okay to delay exam registration until after you have completed the course.

However, if you would like to pre-register for the exam, realize that PMI has outsourced the facilitation of the PMP exam to Thomson Prometric, Inc. Once you have received an e-mail from PMI with your eligibility number, you can go to the Thomson Prometric website, www.prometric.com, and sign-up to sit for the exam at a testing center of your choice. EtechUniversity, Inc™ strongly recommends that you schedule your exam 7 to 10 business days AFTER you have completed our course. This approach will give you sufficient time to complete EtechUniversity, Inc™'s post-class study plan before taking your certification exam.