How should I Re-apply for PMP (Project Management Professional) Examination?

How should I Re-apply for PMP examination?

Project Management Certification (PMP®) is the most sought and lucrative certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and considered as one of the difficult exams in the field of project management. This is the reason for PMP being valuable credential.

The PMP exam is based on  A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)- 6th Edition. It includes all the processes, knowledge areas and terminology. PMBOK is one of the study reference guides to clear PMP exam but working experience in the field of project management will surely help you to clear the exam in the first attempt.

How difficult it is to clear the PMP exam?

Yes, it is very difficult to clear the exam in the first attempt. A Lot of effort and time is required to get PMP credentials. The preparation time should be well planned in order to cover all the topics of the PMBOK guide. It requires at least 2 to 3 months of preparation depending on aspirant’s capability and efforts invested. Knowing the difficulty level, we can say that it is not easy to clear the PMP exam in the first attempt. Second chances are expected to be quite fruitful if you consider the following factors while preparing:

The factors you need to consider for re-examination:

The content outline – PMBOK is one of the reference books. You should not depend only on the PMBOK guide to clear the exam. You need to get proper guidance, study material and exam simulator to know the strength and weaknesses in each domain area and prepare accordingly.

Discipline and dedicated study plan - Proper preparation is required to attempt any examination. Develop a work plan by working on your weaker domains. Attend webinars and workshops for better preparation.

3. Think according to PMP-  Sometimes we tend to answer the question according to our work experience. To clear the PMP examination, be conversant to PMBOK guide.

What is the pass rate for the PMP exam?

It is difficult to predict the pass rate for the PMP exam as the Project management Institute does not disclose the overall passing percentage. PMI says there are one million active PMP certified since 1983. 

According to the survey conducted for Project Management Trainers And Experts In Linkedin,

“40% of project management experts responded that the passing rate for the PMP exam is less than 50%”.

How many attempts are allowed by PMI to clear PMP exam?

As mentioned in PMI’s PMP handbook, PMI allows 3 attempts in one-year exam eligibility. Once the PMI approves your application, your one-year exam eligibility period begins.

Schedule your exam according to preparation and time gap left in the exam eligibility period.

What to do if you couldn't clear the PMP exam in the first attempt?

If you couldn't clear the PMP exam in the first attempt, you can schedule your exam for further attempts by following the simple steps:

1. Log in to pmi.org
2. Pay the re-examination fee
3. You will receive an email with new eligibility ID
4. Use that eligibility ID to schedule your exam

What is the cost of PMP re-examination?

You can take up re-examination for the remaining attempts by paying the following fee:

What if you couldn't clear PMP exam in all the three attempts?

If you couldn’t clear PMP exam in all the three attempts, you must wait for one year to re-apply for PMP examination. The waiting period starts from the day you took your last examination. There are many other certifications offered by PMI. Candidate can apply for other certification in the same exam eligibility period by paying the initial certification fees. The certifications candidate can apply are:

• CAPM -
• PMI-RMP
• PMI-PBA
• PMI-ACP
• PfMP
• PgMP
• PMI-SP

How to re-apply for PMP examination after completing the waiting period?

If you want to re-apply for PMP certification, you have to start again from the beginning. Fill the new application form with the required project management experience and project management education. Pay the fee according to your membership with PMI.

PMI will confirm the approval of the application and provide one-year exam eligibility period with 3 attempts.

How to re-schedule the PMP exam?

You can re-schedule your PMP exam two days before the scheduled date by paying the cancellation fee applied according to 30 days policy and 2 days policy.

If you reschedule or cancel your exam before 30 days of the exam appointment you will be charged $70

If you fail to reschedule or cancel your exam appointment before 2 calendar days you will forfeit the exam entire fee.

The following example gives you a clear picture of 30 days and 2 days policy:

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