PMP Exam Overview (For the exam before 2021)

This lesson provides a comprehensive guide to the PMP exam (before 2021) and its application process. It covers essential topics like PMI’s family of credentials, exam eligibility, and application documentation. The lesson also explains the structure of the PMP exam, including question distribution across process groups, how to document your work experience, and how to maintain your certification after passing. It is designed to help project managers understand how to successfully navigate the process from exam preparation to certification renewal.

*Disclaimer*
Please note that this video is part of our older, historic collection of The PM PrepCast 6 course, originally designed to help prepare for the PMP exam before 2021. While no longer recommended for current PMP exam preparation, the concepts discussed in this video may remain relevant today and are valuable for project managers seeking to strengthen their skills.

*Timestamped Show Notes*
[00:00] - Introduction to the Project Management PrepCast and overview of the PMP exam preparation.
[00:28] - Introduction to PMI, PMP eligibility, and certification maintenance.
[02:14] - History and background of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
[04:07] - Overview of PMI's various certifications beyond PMP and CAPM.
[07:01] - PMP eligibility requirements, education, and experience prerequisites.
[09:49] - Explanation of non-overlapping project experience for PMP application.
[14:02] - Application process, gathering documents, and PMI audit process.
[21:06] - The PMP exam format, types of questions, and how scoring works.
[27:09] - Maintaining your PMP certification, earning PDUs, and PMI Talent Triangle requirements.

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