(Updated for the latest exam as of July 9, 2026). Take your project management skills to the next level with the PMP certification, a gold standard recognized for its emphasis on competent leadership and team direction. This credential not only solidifies your existing skills but also makes you a preferred choice for employers, providing a boost to your earnings. To guide you on this journey, we offer our ‘Path to PMP® Certification’ webinar. It provides prospective PMP® candidates with essential information such as exam requirements, application tips, useful prep course resources, and a chance to clarify any doubts with the instructor. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your project management expertise!
How to Get PMP® Certification: What the Webinar Covers
The Path to PMP® Certification webinar is a free, one-hour live virtual session that explains how to get PMP® certification. The instructor walks through the PMP® application process, including how to use the PMI Exam Handbook, how long the application review takes, and when you can schedule your exam after approval. You also learn how the PMP® exam is structured, the question formats and how it is scored, and you can ask the instructor your own questions.
PMP® Certification Requirements and Eligibility
The webinar covers the PMP® certification requirements to meet before you apply, including the educational background, formal project management training hours and project management experience that PMI requires, and how to calculate and document that experience. It also explains PMI exam policies and fees, rescheduling and refund rules, and the benefits of PMI membership such as discounted exam fees and access to study resources.
You finish with practical guidance on building a study plan, keeping a learning log, taking practice exams and joining study groups. The webinar suits anyone considering the PMP® credential and is also available for corporate groups. When you are ready to meet the training requirement, our PMP® certification prep courses provide the 35 contact hours needed for PMP® eligibility.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify key benefits of PMI membership, including discounted exam fees, access to the PMBOK® Guide, study resources, and networking opportunities.
Understand the PMP® application process, including how to navigate the PMI Exam Handbook, meet eligibility requirements, and track project management experience.
Review educational and training prerequisites, and learn how to ensure you meet the required formal training hours and work experience before applying.
Recognize PMI exam policies and fee structures, including application costs, rescheduling rules, and refund policies.
Learn the application review timeline, from submission to scheduling your exam after approval.
Understand the PMP® exam structure, question formats, and scoring methodology to know what to expect on exam day.
Develop an effective study plan, including resource selection, time management, learning logs, and exam prep strategies.
Gain tips for success, such as leveraging study groups, practice exams, and understanding PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Join PMI for Membership Benefits
Understand the Application Process
Review Requirements for Application
Exam Policies and Fees
Application Processing Steps
Exam Structure and Grading
Develop a Study Plan
Additional Tips for Success
Good luck on your journey to becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)!
