I have been a silent viewer of many videos but i feel like I need to come back and say Thank you because based on your guidance from this video my PMP exam application got approved within 4 days.
I’m so glad to hear your PMP Application got approved, NICE JOB! And also, a huge thank you for watching my videos, that means a lot! Please feel free to share my video with any of your friends who you think might also find it helpful!
NICE WORK!! Feel free to share the video with anyone else who might need help with the PMP Application, and Good luck with studying for and passing your PMP Exam!
@Ravina Patel, that's really great news and I'm so glad your application was approved smoothly! Feel free to recommend any of my videos to anyone else you know who may also be taking the PMP Exam!
Thank you for this great tutorial. My initial application was rejected for not having enough information. I found your video and was able to provide more concise information and just received my approval today to move forward in the process. I don't think I could have done this without you and the great details you provide. Thank you!!
@Jackie, so glad to hear the news! Congratulations on finally having your application approved! Feel free to share my video with anyone else you know who may also be writing their PMP Application!
Hi Alvin, I followed your model for submitting my PMP experience and was approved after 5 days. Thank you for putting this application overview together as it helped me successfully submit my work experience the first time. Leo.
Leo, congratulations on getting your PMP Application approved! Now, onto the actual PMP Studying! Don't forget to check out all my other PMP Videos on my channel, as well as my website here for all the PMP Resources I recommend to pass your PMP Exam on your first try: www.alvinthepm.com/pmp-resources/
@Jatin P, so glad you found it helpful, and that you were able to have your PMP Application approved!! Now that you're on to starting to study for your PMP Exam, be sure to check out all the other PMP Exam videos on my UA-cam Channel. For all the resources I recommend to pass your PMP Exam, check out my site here: www.alvinthepm.com/pmp-resources/
Hey, this is Dilip. I bought your material before 2days of my exam and it really helped me well. I got passed my CAPM EXAM 🥳🥳 with Above target 🎯. Thank you so much ❤️
CONGRATULATIONS on passing your CAPM Exam and becoming Certified in Project Management! ! I'm really glad that I was able to help you out! If you know anyone else also looking to take the CAPM Exam, feel free to recommend my resources!
Thank you for the valuable video. It's very useful while we are applying. I wrote my whole application from this video guidelines without missing his single words and my application is successfully accepted and approved too🙂
Thanks Alvin for such a detailed video on the Application. This video helped me to fill the application form and my application got approved in first instance. Thanks a lot .
Apoorv, really glad that you found the video helpful and that you were able to have your PMP Application approved! Good luck studying for your PMP Exam! For the references that I recommend to pass the PMP Exam, check out my website here: www.alvinthepm.com/pmp-resources/
Those who hold CISSP but no degree and looking at PMP - PMI confirmed that since CISSP is RQF 7 and considered a Masters equivalent in UK/EU, it DOES count as a degree (as it should) so you just need 36 months of project experience.
@goldenj1981, really glad that you found the video helpful! Please spread the word and share it with anyone else you know who may also be taking the PMP Exam. Good luck with your PMP Application!
Hello, thank you so much for the video and the Cheatsheet Guide. They are really helpful in my conception and planning for working on the application. You did mention something about the benefits of the PMI membership. I wonder if you have further information about that topic.
@Sunny, I'm really glad that my video and Cheatsheet Guide are helping you with working on your PMP Application! The PMI Membership can be helpful since it will decrease the costs of your actual PMP Exam Fee, and you'll be able to access the training webinars on PMI's website for PDU Credit, and digital .pdf downloads of the PMBOK Guide and other references.
Hi Alvin, this video is the best out of all I found on youtube for the PMP application. I really appreciate. My questions is, you have mentioned to write Project lead as role, which I was for the project but my role in the organization was design engineer which is there on my Linkedin and official letters as well. Isn't that risky?
So glad you found the video helpful! No, it isn't risky, because you'll specify that your Role was the Project Lead (in your Project Description), but your Job Title is a Design Engineer (in the box that you fill out). As long as you specify this explicitly in the form, you'll be fine. I did this as well with my application (I was an Engineer, but still led & managed projects), and I was not audited by PMI.
My apologies on the super late response on this - the outcome is whether the project was successful or not (think of this as the results that the project achieved). The deliverable is tied to what was produced or created as a result of delivering the project to the customer (for example - a physical tangible product, a software release, or a service). Hope this helped!
Thank you for this great video. Quick question - it's been a couple of years since I did some of the projects. Do I note my best guess of start and end dates? Some were smaller projects and didn't last an entire year.
Hi Alvin...Thanks for the great video. I have a question regarding the PMP application project description. I worked in a company for 4 years and I have handled 4 projects in the same company. All the four projects are mostly similar. So even if I think of description I pretty much get the same content because the process and stuff are similar. How do you suggested I fill the project details?
Really glad you found the video helpful for filling out your application! I had experienced the same challenge as well, since some projects typically might have the same processes and scope. What I did differently was that I gave a little bit more detail with how my projects were executed - for example, specific issues that may have arose during design or testing, and risk mitigations that our team implemented to developer a higher quality product for our customer. Hope this helped!
Very much appreciated Alvin. Great video. Two quick questions: (1) if I've carried several scientific research projects (as a research associate in a University and as a freelance researcher to another University) in which initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and control, and closing were applied, does this count towards "Project Management" experience?? (2) Also, must I have responsibility in all 5 process groups for each project??
Really glad that you're finding the video helpful! Here's my feedback: 1. Just be sure that these are not 'internships' but are actually projects you've led as part of your Professional working experience (meaning, after you've graduated from the University). 2. As long as you can demonstrate experience across all 5 Process Groups when taking into consideration ALL of your projects, then you should be all set. In other words, you don't need to have managed every project through Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. For example, it's okay if you only led one project from initiation to monitoring & controlling, but not closure. However, you'll need to have listed at least one project showing that you led a project during its Closing phase.
I haven't personally used the CSM training to qualify for my PMP Certification. But, from reading PMI's requirements on their website, it seems that, as long as you can show that you meet the 35 hours of project management education/training from a provider, then you should be fine. Just make sure that you have a Certificate as proof, in case your application gets audited.
Since PMI only allows projects you've led within the past 8 years, I recommend focusing your project management experience from the past 5 years or so, if possible. Good luck!
Thanks for the video, what if I have worked on more than 10 projects in the last 3 years (none of then overlap)? How do I submit the Project experience?
PMI does not require you to have experience managing all three types of approaches. So for example,, if you only have Waterfall experience, you could list that for all your projects, and vice versa for the remaining approaches, and that would be accepted on your PMP Application
Hello, Alvin, how are you? I have mostly BA-related work history for the past 6 years. Can I still sit for the PMP or d'you suggest CAPM? P A competitor's product didn't help me in passing CAPM recently as I strictly did their exam ?'s over and over again 'til I got a 90+%tile. I should have read and re-read PMBOK and their 350-pg slide deck. Thank you.
If you can demonstrate 3 years of experience on your application that you actually led or managed projects in your professional career, then I'd encourage you to go for your PMP Exam. For example, I had worked as an Engineer previously, but I still used my Engineering projects as experience on my application, because I had led and managed projects. I used that experience in my PMP Application and my application was accepted by PMI. If you still need to get the experience with managing projects, then I'd recommend going for the CAPM Certification, since it doesn't require any experience in project management. Hope this helps!
Hi Alvin, thank you for this breakdown it's really helpful. can i put in my current education level (with a few weeks to graduate) as my highest level of education?
Thanks Alvin, great info but I’m confused as to what I’m supposed to write in project deliverables and outcome in a project that is still ongoing, could you please help?
Do I need to provide my experience in all the projects I have managed or only those during the 36 months in the last 8 years? Just want to confirm. Thanks !
Thanks for this video, I have a question on the possible audit of the application. Does your reference have to know all the specific PMI terms ? In my company, the project charter has not the same name for example ....
Your reference does NOT need to know specific PMI terms. They need to be able to vouch for your project management experience, if your application is selected for an audit.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation , I have a question, Can I list out only those projects that I have project management or project lead experience or do I need to list all the projects that I have worked on ? For example my recent project I worked as an analyst but prior to the that all the projects I have worked as a project manager , can I skip the recent one and list out all the other projects I had PM experience in or will it raise a flag if I don’t list out the last one
I recommend only listing out the projects that you have project management experience in. Focus on including ONLY the projects you have the highest confidence with writing our your mini-essays in your PMP Application (But make sure that it also meets PMI's requirements). Hope that helped!
@Naveen Kumar, From what I can rememember, when you schedule your PMP exam, you have the option to select what language you would like to take your exam in.
Hey Alvin, Thank you for posting the video. I am doubt about my fulfillment PMP application.I am working in the service industry, where I provide engineering support to a multinational manufacturing company from their location. Q1: Should I write my employer's name or the name of the company where I conducted the project? Q2: I am working on 5 to 6 programs for different vehicle launches; should I mention all or one? Q3: My projects are 2-3 years in development; is it fine to have 1-2 projects to show 3 years of project experience?
Really glad that you found the video helpful! I'm not currently offering personal coaching at this moment, however, if there's a specific topic you need help with, send me a message here: www.alvinthepm.com/contact/
Hi Alvin, thanks for ur video. @ 10:55 under Course Title and Provider Name, it is okay to mention Project Management Professional and UDEMY respectively? PMI will accept? thanks
@Rain Rain, Make sure to specify what the course title is and the exact provider name. Usually, most course instructors on Udemy have an actual association or company name that you can list for the Provider name. Hope that helps clarify!
Although I was leading the project just like PMP is looking out for, my designation on the official documents is "Senior Software Engineer". Should i still mention project lead as a role or senior software engineer ?
@Urvindar, for your Job Title, state that you are a Senior Software Engineer, but that your role is the Project Lead. That way, it's explicitly clear to PMI that you were the one responsibility for leading the project.
Hi Alvin, for the responsibilities section, can you state the same things for each project? Or will that be a red flag? I mean each project would/should essentially follow the same components, correct? ie kick off to close (inititation, planning, execution, m&c, closure)
@raechelboston, I struggled as well differentiating my projects on my own PMP Application. What I did (and what I recommend) is to describe different Tools & Techniques you used for each project. For example, brainstorming to generate ideas for prototypes and leading customer interviews to obtain feedback on the prototypes. That way, the projects you list on your application won't sound 'exactly' the same. As long as you follow the guidance in my video and Application Cheatsheet, you'll be on the right path to success! Hope this helped!
Hey Alvin, I have run a Residential Moving company which PMI says counts as a managing projects. My concern for writing my application is that to fill the entire time requirements (which i more than exceed) would be a ludicrous amount of work as most of my work only lasts 1 day. I have done some larger multiple day jobs but in order to properly meet requirements I would have to list hundreds of jobs in my application. How would you suggest I go about tailoring my application to the PMI process? Do you have any thoughts on how many projects I should include when most are only 1 day? thanks for any insight
I need help! I worked on 2-3 projects which did not had any defined value as it was Revamping of Process and Policy! I saved 1.5M on 2 different projects. Question is What should i write under Value of project While applying for PMP registeration ? As these projects did not had any defined value it was mainly revamping and change of functional process and traditional projects
Thanks for the video. I have a Bachelor degree in Economics and I have never lead a project during my 10 years working experience. What do I need to do to qualify for the PMP Exam?
@Ajayi, You'll need at least 3 years of experience managing projects in your current job in order to qualify to take the PMP Exam, and 35 hours of project management training.
Hi Alvin, thanks for the great video! I have a quick question, my projects usually last 3 to 6 months, therfore I will have to list a lot of projects to acount for 36 months. Do you think this will be perceived as problem with my application?
@Vida, If possible, I encourage you to filter all of your projects and choose the projects which are the longest in duration, and also the ones which you've demonstrated experience across all phases of the project's life cycle (Initiation to Closure). I had this same issue myself, and I narrowed down my projects to only a few projects. Just keep in mind that if you have a large handful of projects (let's say, for example, a qty of 12 projects), then you will have to write 12 "mini-essays" for each of your project descriptions. If you're able to choose projects which lasted 6 months each, then you should have about 6 projects to list on your application. Hope this helps clarify!
I do game and software development, what would you enter if you have for example a game that you release and are constantly updating? I've also managed a startup online business and released a bot for customers to subscribe to use, and it's been maintained and updated since 2018. How would I best represent this? Also what do you do if in some cases you were a team of one and you did all of the work for a project?
Do we need to submit our certificates of education and experience letters/referrences? or the PMI do not review these documemnts unless they will conduct audit?
If PMI selects you for an audit, then you will have to have your point of contact verify your experience and, you'll also have to submit your certificates. How has writing your PMP Application been so far?
How particular PMP is to calculate experience in the past 8 years? I do qualify but neck-neck . As per their 8 years concept, validity as per today would be from 2015 Feb - 2023 Feb Correct? Is it okay to mention the actual start year of the project like 2013? Although the experience is calculated from 2015 ?
I have been working as client partner and want to take the pmp certificate. But it's not exactly the project, kind of non technical or operations for US staffing company that I work.. how I can explain the same because, it will be the same...
I'm not quite sure what your question means. If I'm reading your question correctly, here's my recommendation - to make sure your application qualifies for the PMP Exam, I'd encourage you to make sure that you can document actual experience with leading and managing a project through all phases of a project (Initiation to Closure). Hope that helps!
Hi Alvin. Would you recommend using a project in your application that's still in progress if it adds significant evidence of project management experience?
I would recommend it, because it will be much easier for you to write out your Project Description describing your roles with that project for each stage of the project's life cycle. Just be sure that your entire application includes projects you've led through ALL stages of the project's lifecycle, including closure. Hope this helps!
@@alvinthepmofficial Thanks for the response Alvin. Should the application have experience in leading at least one project at all stages of the life cycle or can the experience of every stage come from different projects? E.g. Project 1: Initiation, Planning ; project 2: Execution, Monitoring & controlling and Closure
@@joraroar I recommend choosing projects that demonstrate your experience across as many stages of the project's life cycle as possible. That way, you won't have to write as many "mini-essays" on your Application
Hi Alvin, I completed an Advanced Project Management Course that has awarded me 153 PDU's & 81.5 Contact Learning Hours for me to be used when applying for a PMI certification. I would just like to know when applying for the PMP , do I simply just type in the 35 hours needed for the PMP exam by the "Qualifying Hours " section or do I insert the full 81.5 hours that I was given to me? Will PMI know that I have 81.5 hours or do you have to submit that supporting documentation to show that you will still have hours left after applying for the PMP ?
hi , if i was a team member i n the project is that acceptable . i mean if did not the project manager but just a team member is that let me complete my application and get my access to the exam or not ? please , i need your quick answer as fast as possible
Hi Alvin I am starting from today and wants to pass exam by Aug 5 please guide i have 5 years experience working in different roles on ERP Implementation projects
That's so awesome, I encourage you to watch my video here to see the strategies I recommend to pass your PMP Exam in the next month: ua-cam.com/video/23IR9GwEMyg/v-deo.htmlsi=qJdn_3r9wp_a6Nyq
Hello Alvin very nice video, thanks!!! A couple of questions: 1) So the Udemy course you recommended by Joseph Phillips is accepted as a legit 35-hour education on Product management for the exam? 2) I have worked as a Project Manager mostly on ongoing projects. For example, we have a client where we maintain and update their webpage. But it was a "project" with no end. Does this count also as experience? Thanks in advance!!!
Hey Alvin. Thanks for the extremely informative video. I was wondering once the app gets approved, how long do you have to pass the test? I just signed up for the udemy course, so I'm not there yet, but was wondering because I'll want to take some time to study more between the app approval and actually taking the test...and wouldn't want anything to lapse.
After your application is approved and your exam fee is paid, per PMI's website, "You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year in the event that you don’t pass."
@Casey Calara, it's based on the number of months in your application. (Previous years, it was hours based, but this is no longer the case). If you have a 4-Year degree, than you will need 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years. Refer to the video for more detail. Good luck passing your PMP Application!
@Jonally, I recently created a FREE PMP Bootcamp Course that walks you step-by-step with how I recommend solving each PMP Question and mastering the Agile basics. If that interests you, you can access the course here (it's completely free): www.alvinthepm.com/bootcamp/ Also, as another free resource, if you'd like to check out the notes I have on the PMBOK 6th Edition for supplementary material for each Knowledge Area, you can definitely do so - they're still listed under the CAPM Section of my website: www.alvinthepm.com/capm-exam/
I have a question that i hope you (or someone on here) can help me with. I'm taking a Udemy course to fulfill the 35 hours of education required to apply for the exam. Outside of that, I don't want to sink a ton of time or money into preparing for a test I might not even get to take. My question is, once the application is approved to take the PMP exam, how much time does one have to take and pass it?
Hi, I have 33 months of experience as project engineer, where I was directly involved in a part of project which I directed partially, and now I work as an Intern in a planning company for 11 months now, will my internship experience count since it is into project planning and management?
@Indraneil, you'll have to make sure that you have a solid 36 months of project management experience (assuming you already graduated with your 4-year degree), as you will need to specifically document this on your PMP Application. Check this out on PMI's website for detail: www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp/earn-the-pmp/how-to-apply For more detail on what the application looks like, check out my step-by-step video tutorial for what to expect by watching this video here: ua-cam.com/video/sKLkG-pTD-U/v-deo.html
Hi Alvin, I have done 3 jobs in last 4 years. I got 36 months in job 1 and 3, can I skip including 2nd job experience as it was not more relevant with Project management ?
That's right, you can omit your 2nd job experience if it isn't as relevant to your experience leading projects. Just make sure that all the experience you list on your PMP Application is related to how you manage and lead projects (predictive or agile), and that they are non-overlapping
Hello sir, First of all thank you so much for providing detailed information. I have one question after graduation I worked 33 months and than I moved Canada and provide on call support for 6 months ( service and planning). Does it count?
Hi Alvin. I have a 3-year bachelor's degree from University of Delhi. So how much project work experience I need to show in the PMP application? Is it 36 months or 60 months? In addition to that i have post graduate diploma in Business management of 2 years. Does it count as Masters? in that case again, how much project work experience I need to show in the PMP application? Is it 36 months or 60 months?
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I have been a silent viewer of many videos but i feel like I need to come back and say Thank you because based on your guidance from this video my PMP exam application got approved within 4 days.
I’m so glad to hear your PMP Application got approved, NICE JOB! And also, a huge thank you for watching my videos, that means a lot! Please feel free to share my video with any of your friends who you think might also find it helpful!
Wanted to say thanks! Watched your video and had my application approved on the first go.
NICE WORK!! Feel free to share the video with anyone else who might need help with the PMP Application, and Good luck with studying for and passing your PMP Exam!
Thank you so much for the video. I filled out my application after watching this and got approval within two days. Thanks again Alvin
@Ravina Patel, that's really great news and I'm so glad your application was approved smoothly! Feel free to recommend any of my videos to anyone else you know who may also be taking the PMP Exam!
Thank you for this great tutorial. My initial application was rejected for not having enough information. I found your video and was able to provide more concise information and just received my approval today to move forward in the process. I don't think I could have done this without you and the great details you provide. Thank you!!
@Jackie, so glad to hear the news! Congratulations on finally having your application approved! Feel free to share my video with anyone else you know who may also be writing their PMP Application!
Hi Alvin,
I followed your model for submitting my PMP experience and was approved after 5 days. Thank you for putting this application overview together as it helped me successfully submit my work experience the first time.
Leo.
Leo, congratulations on getting your PMP Application approved! Now, onto the actual PMP Studying! Don't forget to check out all my other PMP Videos on my channel, as well as my website here for all the PMP Resources I recommend to pass your PMP Exam on your first try: www.alvinthepm.com/pmp-resources/
Thanks Alvin, your tips worked wonders. I was selected for an Audit, but got it validated in 1 day and I passed the audit.
@Jatin P, so glad you found it helpful, and that you were able to have your PMP Application approved!! Now that you're on to starting to study for your PMP Exam, be sure to check out all the other PMP Exam videos on my UA-cam Channel. For all the resources I recommend to pass your PMP Exam, check out my site here: www.alvinthepm.com/pmp-resources/
Hey, this is Dilip. I bought your material before 2days of my exam and it really helped me well. I got passed my CAPM EXAM 🥳🥳 with Above target 🎯. Thank you so much ❤️
CONGRATULATIONS on passing your CAPM Exam and becoming Certified in Project Management! ! I'm really glad that I was able to help you out! If you know anyone else also looking to take the CAPM Exam, feel free to recommend my resources!
Congratulations
Thank you for the valuable video. It's very useful while we are applying. I wrote my whole application from this video guidelines without missing his single words and my application is successfully accepted and approved too🙂
I just want to say I your guide and my application was approve! Thank you so much for this in depth video of the PMP application process!
@Stephanie Tillman, I'm so glad to hear your application was approved! Good luck with studying for your PMP Exam!
This is so helpful...I'm using this guide for my application...very clear and professional
@Chris C, Really glad that you found the video helpful! Good luck with preparing your PMP Application and with preparing for your PMP Exam!
Thanks Alvin for such a detailed video on the Application. This video helped me to fill the application form and my application got approved in first instance. Thanks a lot .
Apoorv, really glad that you found the video helpful and that you were able to have your PMP Application approved! Good luck studying for your PMP Exam! For the references that I recommend to pass the PMP Exam, check out my website here: www.alvinthepm.com/pmp-resources/
Thank you so much for this video! It provided all the information I needed mainly related to how to write the experience. Luciana
I'm so glad you found it helpful!!
Thanks for the tip. I got my application approved after four days.
Great job!
Those who hold CISSP but no degree and looking at PMP - PMI confirmed that since CISSP is RQF 7 and considered a Masters equivalent in UK/EU, it DOES count as a degree (as it should) so you just need 36 months of project experience.
That's so awesome to hear, thank you for sharing your experience with the CISSP qualifications
i followed your template and my application was accepted today. Thank you!
That's so awesome! Feel free to share the video with anyone else you know who might be applying to take the PMP Exam
Thank you so much for this very well done video. The information that you offered was insightful and informative. I look forward to future videos.
@Jeffrey Roberts, really glad that you found the video helpful, hope it helps you with preparing your PMP Application!
Hi Alvin,thanks for this video, it helped me submit my application and got it approved.
That's AMAZING! Please share this video with any of your friends or colleagues you think might find it helpful!
This is very helpful! Thanks for this
My pleasure Evan, good luck writing your PMP Application!
Thank you, this was so helpful.
@goldenj1981, really glad that you found the video helpful! Please spread the word and share it with anyone else you know who may also be taking the PMP Exam. Good luck with your PMP Application!
God bless you, thıs ıs tremendous information, many thanks
My pleasure, Sherin! Good luck filling out your PMP Application!
Very nice video !! Have a small doubt . Can you please tell me if University projects ( during MBA ) counts under experience?
Hello, thank you so much for the video and the Cheatsheet Guide. They are really helpful in my conception and planning for working on the application. You did mention something about the benefits of the PMI membership. I wonder if you have further information about that topic.
@Sunny, I'm really glad that my video and Cheatsheet Guide are helping you with working on your PMP Application! The PMI Membership can be helpful since it will decrease the costs of your actual PMP Exam Fee, and you'll be able to access the training webinars on PMI's website for PDU Credit, and digital .pdf downloads of the PMBOK Guide and other references.
Hi Alvin, this video is the best out of all I found on youtube for the PMP application. I really appreciate. My questions is, you have mentioned to write Project lead as role, which I was for the project but my role in the organization was design engineer which is there on my Linkedin and official letters as well. Isn't that risky?
So glad you found the video helpful! No, it isn't risky, because you'll specify that your Role was the Project Lead (in your Project Description), but your Job Title is a Design Engineer (in the box that you fill out). As long as you specify this explicitly in the form, you'll be fine. I did this as well with my application (I was an Engineer, but still led & managed projects), and I was not audited by PMI.
Thank you Alvin, this clarifies my doubt and thank you for quickly responding.
What's the difference between the two questions about outcome and deliverables of the project? Are not the same?
My apologies on the super late response on this - the outcome is whether the project was successful or not (think of this as the results that the project achieved). The deliverable is tied to what was produced or created as a result of delivering the project to the customer (for example - a physical tangible product, a software release, or a service). Hope this helped!
Thank you for this great video. Quick question - it's been a couple of years since I did some of the projects. Do I note my best guess of start and end dates? Some were smaller projects and didn't last an entire year.
Really glad you found the video helpful, I'd recommend making a best estimate of your true start & end dates
@@alvinthepmofficialthank you so much.
Hi Alvin...Thanks for the great video. I have a question regarding the PMP application project description. I worked in a company for 4 years and I have handled 4 projects in the same company. All the four projects are mostly similar. So even if I think of description I pretty much get the same content because the process and stuff are similar. How do you suggested I fill the project details?
Really glad you found the video helpful for filling out your application! I had experienced the same challenge as well, since some projects typically might have the same processes and scope. What I did differently was that I gave a little bit more detail with how my projects were executed - for example, specific issues that may have arose during design or testing, and risk mitigations that our team implemented to developer a higher quality product for our customer. Hope this helped!
Thank you, this is very helpful!
Good luck with writing your PMP Application, feel free to share this video with anyone else you know who might find it helpful
Thanks buddy for the tutorial
You're welcome! 👍
Is exam fee get deducted after ww submit application or after approval ?
Very much appreciated Alvin. Great video. Two quick questions: (1) if I've carried several scientific research projects (as a research associate in a University and as a freelance researcher to another University) in which initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and control, and closing were applied, does this count towards "Project Management" experience?? (2) Also, must I have responsibility in all 5 process groups for each project??
Really glad that you're finding the video helpful! Here's my feedback:
1. Just be sure that these are not 'internships' but are actually projects you've led as part of your Professional working experience (meaning, after you've graduated from the University).
2. As long as you can demonstrate experience across all 5 Process Groups when taking into consideration ALL of your projects, then you should be all set. In other words, you don't need to have managed every project through Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. For example, it's okay if you only led one project from initiation to monitoring & controlling, but not closure. However, you'll need to have listed at least one project showing that you led a project during its Closing phase.
@@alvinthepmofficial Thanks a lot for your detailed reply...you are doing a great job by the way, keep it up :) SALUTE
@@mohammedelabbasy6453 Absolutely, you're very welcome!
Hi, I have completed Certified Scrum Master (CSM) in 2019. Will it fulfil the requirement of '35 Hours of Project Management Education'?
I haven't personally used the CSM training to qualify for my PMP Certification. But, from reading PMI's requirements on their website, it seems that, as long as you can show that you meet the 35 hours of project management education/training from a provider, then you should be fine. Just make sure that you have a Certificate as proof, in case your application gets audited.
Hi Alvin, your content is great. I just have a question, can I mention projects that I managed 10 years back too?
Since PMI only allows projects you've led within the past 8 years, I recommend focusing your project management experience from the past 5 years or so, if possible. Good luck!
Thanks for the video, what if I have worked on more than 10 projects in the last 3 years (none of then overlap)? How do I submit the Project experience?
When we are filling out the type of approach on the projects, do we need to have managed all 3 types - agile, waterfall and hybrid?
PMI does not require you to have experience managing all three types of approaches. So for example,, if you only have Waterfall experience, you could list that for all your projects, and vice versa for the remaining approaches, and that would be accepted on your PMP Application
Hello, Alvin, how are you? I have mostly BA-related work history for the past 6 years. Can I still sit for the PMP or d'you suggest CAPM? P A competitor's product didn't help me in passing CAPM recently as I strictly did their exam ?'s over and over again 'til I got a 90+%tile. I should have read and re-read PMBOK and their 350-pg slide deck. Thank you.
If you can demonstrate 3 years of experience on your application that you actually led or managed projects in your professional career, then I'd encourage you to go for your PMP Exam. For example, I had worked as an Engineer previously, but I still used my Engineering projects as experience on my application, because I had led and managed projects. I used that experience in my PMP Application and my application was accepted by PMI. If you still need to get the experience with managing projects, then I'd recommend going for the CAPM Certification, since it doesn't require any experience in project management. Hope this helps!
great video, but how would you list your bachelor's if you go it from an online school in less than 1 year?
hey there thank you for your helpful videos, I have a question what if your project is still on going didn't end how you will write the outcome?
@Atheer, for the Outcome, I recommend stating what deliverables have been completed thus far and emphasizing that the project is still in-progress.
Hi Alvin, thank you for this breakdown it's really helpful. can i put in my current education level (with a few weeks to graduate) as my highest level of education?
Thanks Alvin, great info but I’m confused as to what I’m supposed to write in project deliverables and outcome in a project that is still ongoing, could you please help?
So is "Company #1" where YOU were employed or the client/end-uer?
Victoria, that's correct, the Company that you list is the one you were employed at. Hope that helps!
Do I need to provide my experience in all the projects I have managed or only those during the 36 months in the last 8 years? Just want to confirm.
Thanks !
what u did
thank you Alvin
My pleasure, good luck with writing your PMP Application Bryan!
What if a project didn’t have a budget?
Thanks for this video, I have a question on the possible audit of the application. Does your reference have to know all the specific PMI terms ? In my company, the project charter has not the same name for example ....
Your reference does NOT need to know specific PMI terms. They need to be able to vouch for your project management experience, if your application is selected for an audit.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation , I have a question, Can I list out only those projects that I have project management or project lead experience or do I need to list all the projects that I have worked on ? For example my recent project I worked as an analyst but prior to the that all the projects I have worked as a project manager , can I skip the recent one and list out all the other projects I had PM experience in or will it raise a flag if I don’t list out the last one
I recommend only listing out the projects that you have project management experience in. Focus on including ONLY the projects you have the highest confidence with writing our your mini-essays in your PMP Application (But make sure that it also meets PMI's requirements). Hope that helped!
Hi
Thanks for valuable information
If I apply in Japan, can I get my exam questions in English language? Is there any options to consider? Pls advise
@Naveen Kumar, From what I can rememember, when you schedule your PMP exam, you have the option to select what language you would like to take your exam in.
Hey Alvin, Thank you for posting the video. I am doubt about my fulfillment PMP application.I am working in the service industry, where I provide engineering support to a multinational manufacturing company from their location.
Q1: Should I write my employer's name or the name of the company where I conducted the project?
Q2: I am working on 5 to 6 programs for different vehicle launches; should I mention all or one?
Q3: My projects are 2-3 years in development; is it fine to have 1-2 projects to show 3 years of project experience?
What yiu could do if references asked?. What could do if applicatin has been rejected?. Is there any problem if i changes my exam location?.
Thank you so much for this sir! Please, how do i contact you for personal coaching?
I'm a budding software engineer btw sir
Many thanks
Really glad that you found the video helpful! I'm not currently offering personal coaching at this moment, however, if there's a specific topic you need help with, send me a message here: www.alvinthepm.com/contact/
@@alvinthepmofficial Sure!
Hi Alvin, thanks for ur video. @ 10:55 under Course Title and Provider Name, it is okay to mention Project Management Professional and UDEMY respectively? PMI will accept? thanks
@Rain Rain, Make sure to specify what the course title is and the exact provider name. Usually, most course instructors on Udemy have an actual association or company name that you can list for the Provider name. Hope that helps clarify!
@@alvinthepmofficial thanks a lot.
Although I was leading the project just like PMP is looking out for, my designation on the official documents is "Senior Software Engineer". Should i still mention project lead as a role or senior software engineer ?
@Urvindar, for your Job Title, state that you are a Senior Software Engineer, but that your role is the Project Lead. That way, it's explicitly clear to PMI that you were the one responsibility for leading the project.
@@alvinthepmofficial Thanks a ton! Because I WANTED TO KEEP THE THINGS VERY CLEAR
Hi Alvin, for the responsibilities section, can you state the same things for each project? Or will that be a red flag? I mean each project would/should essentially follow the same components, correct? ie kick off to close (inititation, planning, execution, m&c, closure)
@raechelboston, I struggled as well differentiating my projects on my own PMP Application. What I did (and what I recommend) is to describe different Tools & Techniques you used for each project. For example, brainstorming to generate ideas for prototypes and leading customer interviews to obtain feedback on the prototypes. That way, the projects you list on your application won't sound 'exactly' the same. As long as you follow the guidance in my video and Application Cheatsheet, you'll be on the right path to success! Hope this helped!
Hey Alvin, I have run a Residential Moving company which PMI says counts as a managing projects. My concern for writing my application is that to fill the entire time requirements (which i more than exceed) would be a ludicrous amount of work as most of my work only lasts 1 day. I have done some larger multiple day jobs but in order to properly meet requirements I would have to list hundreds of jobs in my application. How would you suggest I go about tailoring my application to the PMI process? Do you have any thoughts on how many projects I should include when most are only 1 day? thanks for any insight
I need help!
I worked on 2-3 projects which did not had any defined value as it was Revamping of Process and Policy! I saved 1.5M on 2 different projects. Question is What should i write under Value of project While applying for PMP registeration ? As these projects did not had any defined value it was mainly revamping and change of functional process and traditional projects
Thanks for the video. I have a Bachelor degree in Economics and I have never lead a project during my 10 years working experience. What do I need to do to qualify for the PMP Exam?
@Ajayi, You'll need at least 3 years of experience managing projects in your current job in order to qualify to take the PMP Exam, and 35 hours of project management training.
Thank you for your prompt response. I'm currently out of work now, Can you please guide me through what and what to do to qualify?
Hi Alvin, thanks for the great video! I have a quick question, my projects usually last 3 to 6 months, therfore I will have to list a lot of projects to acount for 36 months. Do you think this will be perceived as problem with my application?
@Vida, If possible, I encourage you to filter all of your projects and choose the projects which are the longest in duration, and also the ones which you've demonstrated experience across all phases of the project's life cycle (Initiation to Closure). I had this same issue myself, and I narrowed down my projects to only a few projects. Just keep in mind that if you have a large handful of projects (let's say, for example, a qty of 12 projects), then you will have to write 12 "mini-essays" for each of your project descriptions. If you're able to choose projects which lasted 6 months each, then you should have about 6 projects to list on your application. Hope this helps clarify!
I do game and software development, what would you enter if you have for example a game that you release and are constantly updating? I've also managed a startup online business and released a bot for customers to subscribe to use, and it's been maintained and updated since 2018. How would I best represent this? Also what do you do if in some cases you were a team of one and you did all of the work for a project?
Do we need to submit our certificates of education and experience letters/referrences? or the PMI do not review these documemnts unless they will conduct audit?
If PMI selects you for an audit, then you will have to have your point of contact verify your experience and, you'll also have to submit your certificates. How has writing your PMP Application been so far?
Will this udemy course qualify for PMP educational experience?- CAPM Exam Prep Seminar -Updated for the 2023 CAPM Exam byJoseph Phillips
How particular PMP is to calculate experience in the past 8 years? I do qualify but neck-neck .
As per their 8 years concept, validity as per today would be from 2015 Feb - 2023 Feb Correct?
Is it okay to mention the actual start year of the project like 2013? Although the experience is calculated from 2015 ?
I have been working as client partner and want to take the pmp certificate. But it's not exactly the project, kind of non technical or operations for US staffing company that I work.. how I can explain the same because, it will be the same...
I'm not quite sure what your question means. If I'm reading your question correctly, here's my recommendation - to make sure your application qualifies for the PMP Exam, I'd encourage you to make sure that you can document actual experience with leading and managing a project through all phases of a project (Initiation to Closure). Hope that helps!
Hi Alvin. Would you recommend using a project in your application that's still in progress if it adds significant evidence of project management experience?
I would recommend it, because it will be much easier for you to write out your Project Description describing your roles with that project for each stage of the project's life cycle. Just be sure that your entire application includes projects you've led through ALL stages of the project's lifecycle, including closure. Hope this helps!
@@alvinthepmofficial Thanks for the response Alvin. Should the application have experience in leading at least one project at all stages of the life cycle or can the experience of every stage come from different projects? E.g. Project 1: Initiation, Planning ; project 2: Execution, Monitoring & controlling and Closure
@@joraroar I recommend choosing projects that demonstrate your experience across as many stages of the project's life cycle as possible. That way, you won't have to write as many "mini-essays" on your Application
Hi Alvin, I completed an Advanced Project Management Course that has awarded me 153 PDU's & 81.5 Contact Learning Hours for me to be used when applying for a PMI certification. I would just like to know when applying for the PMP , do I simply just type in the 35 hours needed for the PMP exam by the "Qualifying Hours " section or do I insert the full 81.5 hours that I was given to me? Will PMI know that I have 81.5 hours or do you have to submit that supporting documentation to show that you will still have hours left after applying for the PMP ?
Sir what if highest level qualification is overlapping in work experience?
hi , if i was a team member i n the project is that acceptable . i mean if did not the project manager but just a team member is that let me complete my application and get my access to the exam or not ? please , i need your quick answer as fast as possible
Hi Alvin
I am starting from today and wants to pass exam by Aug 5
please guide
i have 5 years experience working in different roles on ERP Implementation projects
That's so awesome, I encourage you to watch my video here to see the strategies I recommend to pass your PMP Exam in the next month: ua-cam.com/video/23IR9GwEMyg/v-deo.htmlsi=qJdn_3r9wp_a6Nyq
@@alvinthepmofficial thanks Alvin
This will be much helpful
Hello Alvin very nice video, thanks!!! A couple of questions:
1) So the Udemy course you recommended by Joseph Phillips is accepted as a legit 35-hour education on Product management for the exam?
2) I have worked as a Project Manager mostly on ongoing projects. For example, we have a client where we maintain and update their webpage. But it was a "project" with no end. Does this count also as experience?
Thanks in advance!!!
Hi
My case is almost similar for few of projects
Not sure if we could count these as projects
Did you fill application?
What about degrees from other countries?
Hey Alvin. Thanks for the extremely informative video. I was wondering once the app gets approved, how long do you have to pass the test? I just signed up for the udemy course, so I'm not there yet, but was wondering because I'll want to take some time to study more between the app approval and actually taking the test...and wouldn't want anything to lapse.
After your application is approved and your exam fee is paid, per PMI's website, "You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year in the event that you don’t pass."
@@alvinthepmofficial thank you good sir.
Hi Alvin, are the work experience based on the number of hours or on the number of months in the application form? Thanks for your help :)
@Casey Calara, it's based on the number of months in your application. (Previous years, it was hours based, but this is no longer the case). If you have a 4-Year degree, than you will need 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years. Refer to the video for more detail. Good luck passing your PMP Application!
How much minimum numbers of month are considered as valid project duration in PMP application
Hey Alvin will a masters degree project for 3 years qualify for a PMP experience?
Hi is your PMP study guide aligned with the latest version of exam?
@Jonally, I recently created a FREE PMP Bootcamp Course that walks you step-by-step with how I recommend solving each PMP Question and mastering the Agile basics. If that interests you, you can access the course here (it's completely free): www.alvinthepm.com/bootcamp/
Also, as another free resource, if you'd like to check out the notes I have on the PMBOK 6th Edition for supplementary material for each Knowledge Area, you can definitely do so - they're still listed under the CAPM Section of my website: www.alvinthepm.com/capm-exam/
I have a question that i hope you (or someone on here) can help me with. I'm taking a Udemy course to fulfill the 35 hours of education required to apply for the exam. Outside of that, I don't want to sink a ton of time or money into preparing for a test I might not even get to take. My question is, once the application is approved to take the PMP exam, how much time does one have to take and pass it?
Hi, I have 33 months of experience as project engineer, where I was directly involved in a part of project which I directed partially, and now I work as an Intern in a planning company for 11 months now, will my internship experience count since it is into project planning and management?
@Indraneil, you'll have to make sure that you have a solid 36 months of project management experience (assuming you already graduated with your 4-year degree), as you will need to specifically document this on your PMP Application. Check this out on PMI's website for detail: www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp/earn-the-pmp/how-to-apply
For more detail on what the application looks like, check out my step-by-step video tutorial for what to expect by watching this video here: ua-cam.com/video/sKLkG-pTD-U/v-deo.html
Hi Alvin, I have done 3 jobs in last 4 years. I got 36 months in job 1 and 3, can I skip including 2nd job experience as it was not more relevant with Project management ?
That's right, you can omit your 2nd job experience if it isn't as relevant to your experience leading projects. Just make sure that all the experience you list on your PMP Application is related to how you manage and lead projects (predictive or agile), and that they are non-overlapping
Got approved, thanks@@alvinthepmofficial
Got approved with 2 jobs only, thanks to your video@@alvinthepmofficial
The link to the website or cheatsheet doesn't work :(
Hello sir, First of all thank you so much for providing detailed information.
I have one question after graduation I worked 33 months and than I moved Canada and provide on call support for 6 months ( service and planning).
Does it count?
Please reply
can I just feel one work experience for 3 years and write only 500 words, do I need to separate works experience as I worked only for one company
Hi Alvin. I have a 3-year bachelor's degree from University of Delhi. So how much project work experience I need to show in the PMP application? Is it 36 months or 60 months?
In addition to that i have post graduate diploma in Business management of 2 years. Does it count as Masters? in that case again, how much project work experience I need to show in the PMP application? Is it 36 months or 60 months?
36 months and 35 PDU of additional education in project management domain
@@prachikulkarni-jahagirdar2636 thank you