PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Credential: PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Credentialing Agency: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Project Management Institute (PMI), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an intermediate level credential for project schedulers. Candidates for the SP credential have advanced knowledge and experience developing, managing and maintaining project schedules. To apply for the PMI-SP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
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| 0101 Social Science Series |  Some |
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| 0189 Recreation Aid and Assistant Series |  Most |
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| 0341 Administrative Officer | Most |
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| 0342 Support Services Administration | Most |
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| 0343 Management and Program Analysis Series | Some |
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| 0344 Management and Program Clerical and Assistance | Some |
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| 0810 Civil Engineering | Some |
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| 0896 Industrial Engineering Series |  Other |
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| 1001 General Arts and Information Series | Some |
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| 1101 General Business and Industry | Most |
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| 1102 Contracting Series | Some |
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| 1109 Grants Management Series | Most |
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| 1150 Industrial Specialist | Most |
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| 1152 Production Control | Most |
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| 2130 Traffic Management Series | Other |
The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:
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| Administrative Services Managers |  Bright Outlook |
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| Construction Managers | Bright Outlook |
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| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Bright Outlook |
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| Management Analysts | Bright Outlook |
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| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | Bright Outlook |
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| Office Clerks, General | Bright Outlook |
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| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | find local salary |
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| Transportation Managers | find local salary |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5000 hours
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Management Institute (PMI)
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299
Phone: (610) 356-4600
Fax: (610) 482-9971
Email: customercare@pmi.org
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Secondary diploma (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent).
- Experience totaling at least 5,000 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project scheduling within the last five consecutive years.
- At least 40 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project scheduling (PMI accepts hours spent in training for Microsoft Project and for other scheduling tools.)
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent),
- At least 3,500 hours spent in the specialized area of professional project scheduling within the last five consecutive years,
- At least 30 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project scheduling (PMI accepts hours spent in training for Microsoft Project and for other scheduling tools.)
Other REQUIREMENTS
The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must agree to uphold the Project Management Institutes Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Written Exam
- Schedule Strategy (14%)
- Schedule Planning and Development (31%)
- Schedule Monitoring and Controlling (35%)
- Schedule Closeout (6%)
- Stakeholder Communications Management (14%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) examination:
- Best Sources
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
For more information on the Project Management Institute (PMI) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Renewal Period: 3 years