DOD Civilian COOL Snapshot - Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) is an advanced skill level credential for professionals who lead and direct projects. Project Managers perform their duties under general supervision for the duration of a project and are responsible for all aspects of a project. PMPs lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Project Management Professionals seeking certification through PMI demonstrate knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects that have well-defined requirements and deliverables. To apply for the PMP, 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.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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
	0101 Social Science Series	Most
	0132 Intelligence Series	Most
	0201 Human Resources Management Series	Some
	0260 Equal Employment Opportunity Series	Some
	0301 Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series	Some
	0318 Secretary Series	Other
	0326 Office Automation Clerical and Assistance Series	Other
	0340 Program Management Series	Some
	0342 Support Services Administration	Some
	0343 Management and Program Analysis Series	Most
	0344 Management and Program Clerical and Assistance	Some
	0360 Equal Opportunity Compliance Series	Some
	0401 General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series	Most
	0501 Financial Administration and Program Series	Most
	0560 Budget Analysis Series	Some
	0679 Medical Support Assistance	Some
	0808 Architecture	Some
	0810 Civil Engineering	Some
	0871 Naval Architecture	Some
	0896 Industrial Engineering Series	Some
	0905 General Attorney Series	Some
	0986 Legal Assistance Series	Other
	1001 General Arts and Information Series	Most
	1035 Public Affairs Series	Most
	1084 Visual Information Series	Most
	1101 General Business and Industry	Most
	1102 Contracting Series	Most
	1103 Industrial Property Management	Most
	1105 Purchasing Series	Some
	1109 Grants Management Series	Some
	1150 Industrial Specialist	Most
	1152 Production Control	Most
	1170 Realty	Some
	1173 Housing Management Series	Some
	1640 Facility Operations Services	Most
	1702 Education and Training Technician	Some
	1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series	Most
	1810 General Investigation Series	Some
	2001 General Supply Series	Most
	2003 Supply Program Management Series	Most
	2010 Inventory Management Series	Most
	2030 Distribution Facilities and Storage Management Series	Most
	2130 Traffic Management Series	Other
	5703 Motor Vehicle Operating	Other

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

Civilian Job	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
Administrative Services Managers	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Advertising and Promotions Managers			find local salary
Aerospace Engineers			find local salary
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval			find local salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers			find local salary
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers			find local salary
Business Continuity Planners	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Chief Executives			find local salary
Commercial and Industrial Designers		Apprenticeship	find local salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Construction Managers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Energy Engineers			find local salary
Environmental Restoration Planners	Bright Outlook		find local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
General and Operations Managers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Industrial Engineers	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Information Technology Project Managers			find local salary
Landscape Architects			find local salary
Logistics Managers			find local salary
Management Analysts	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Manufacturing Engineers			find local salary
Marine Engineers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Marketing Managers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Nuclear Engineers			find local salary
Product Safety Engineers			find local salary
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	Bright Outlook	Apprenticeship	find local salary
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Software Developers, Systems Software	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Solar Energy Installation Managers	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers			find local salary
Supply Chain Managers			find local salary
Urban and Regional Planners	Bright Outlook		find local salary
Validation Engineers			find local salary
Water/Wastewater Engineers			find local salary
Wind Energy Engineers			find local salary
Wind Energy Project Managers			find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 5 years
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

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

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

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Experience REQUIREMENTS

Project Management candidates are required to meet one of two sets of criteria to be eligible for the PMP; see the Education/Training and/or Experience Requirements section for details.

Candidates for the PMP must demonstrate experience leading and directing project tasks. Experience in all five process groups is required. However, on a single project, candidates do not need to have experience in all five process groups.
All project management experience must have been accrued within the last eight consecutive years prior to application submission.
For details about the five process groups, see the PMP Certification Handbook or review the exam topics.

Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

PMP candidates are required to have a high school or the global equivalent with at least five years (60 months) of project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

Option 2:

PMP candidates must have a bachelor's degree or the global equivalent and at least three years (36 months) of project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential has the following other requirements:

Candidates must agree to uphold the Project Management Institute's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Written Exam

Initiation (13%)
Planning (24%)
Executing (31%)
Monitoring and Controlling (25%)
Closing (7%)

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) examination:

Best Sources

General References

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:

For more information on the Project Management Institute (PMI) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential has the following recertification information:

PMPs must earn at least 60 professional development units (PDUs) during the 3 year certification cycle. For details about the PMI certification renewal policies, see the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Handbook.

PMPs must affirm the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement.

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