Navy 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. PMPs 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 Managers seeking certification through PMI must possess 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 pass a written exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

The following Navy Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Personnel Category	Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	Navy$	LaDR
Enlisted	AZ-Aviation Maintenance Administrationman	Rating	Other
Enlisted	BU-Builder	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	CE-Construction Electrician	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	CM-Construction Mechanic	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	EA-Engineering Aide	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	EO-Equipment Operator	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	MA-Master-At-Arms	Rating	Other
Enlisted	MC-Mass Communication Specialist	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E5 Pay Grade
Enlisted	RP-Religious Program Specialist	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E7 Pay Grade
Enlisted	SW-Steelworker	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted	UT-Utilitiesman	Rating	Some	Navy Bucks	E6 Pay Grade
Enlisted/Officer	Cyber IT/CSWF Acquisition and Program/Project Management	Out of Rate/Designator Assignment	Some	Navy Bucks
Enlisted/Officer	Cyber IT/CSWF Info System Security Management	Out of Rate/Designator Assignment	Some	Navy Bucks
Enlisted	Leader (All enlisted E-4 and above)	Collateral Duty	Some	Navy Bucks
Enlisted	SEL - Senior Enlisted Leader	Out of Rate Assignment	Other
Officer	112X - Submarine Warfare URL	Designator	Some	Navy Bucks
Officer	122X - Naval Reactors Engineer (RL)	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	144X - Engineering Duty Officer-Ship Engineering	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	150X - Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (06 and above)	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	151X - Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer requiring Aerospace Engineering Specialty	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	165X - Public Affairs Officer	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	166X - Strategic Sealift Officer	Designator	Most	Navy Bucks
Officer	290X - Nurse Corps Officer	Designator	Other
Officer	620X - Nuclear Power LDO	Designator	Other
Officer	623X - Engineering/Repair Specialty LDO	Designator	Some	Navy Bucks
Officer	726X - Ordnance Technician (Submarine) CWO	Designator	Some	Navy Bucks
Officer	LEADER - Commanding Officer/Executive Officer/Officer in Charge	Collateral Duty	Some	Navy Bucks
Officer	LEADER - Dept Head/Division Officer	Collateral Duty	Some	Navy Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Information Technology Project Managers	Computer and Mathematical	Bright Outlook		find local salary
	Wind Energy Development Managers	Management			find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

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 a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are 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

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

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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Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

Candidate must have a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or global equivalent), a minimum of five years/60 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, and 35 contact hours of formal project management education.

Option 2:

Candidate must have a four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent), a minimum of three years/36 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, and 35 contact hours of formal project management education.

Option 3:

Candidate must have a bachelor's or post-graduate degree from a Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master's or global equivalent), a minimum of two years/24 months of unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, and 35 contact hours of formal project management education.

Note: Active Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) holders do NOT need to document the 35 contact hours. The formal project management education requirement is waived.

Note: All project management experience must have been accrued within the eight consecutive years prior to application submission.

Other REQUIREMENTS

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

Candidate 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

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

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

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:

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:

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.