{"id":366,"date":"2019-10-23T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T17:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=366"},"modified":"2023-07-11T09:09:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:09:56","slug":"the-top-3-problems-with-getting-your-pmp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-top-3-problems-with-getting-your-pmp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Problems with Earning Your PMP\u00ae Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking any big step in your career can come with challenges. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.projectmanagementacademy.net\/complete-pmp-certification-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)<\/a><\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.projectmanagementacademy.net\/complete-pmp-certification-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae<\/span><\/a><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification is no different. While each individual may face their own unique challenges as they navigate the certification process, there are three common problems that you\u2019re likely to face:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"Finding-Time-to-Prepare-for-the-PMP-Exam\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-top-3-problems-with-getting-your-pmp-certification\/#Finding-Time-to-Prepare-for-the-PMP-Exam\">1. Finding Time to Prepare for the PMP Exam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-top-3-problems-with-getting-your-pmp-certification\/#Fear-of-Failing-the-Exam\">2. Fear of Failing the Exam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-top-3-problems-with-getting-your-pmp-certification\/#Choosing-the-Right-PMP-Exam-Training-Provider\">3. Choosing the Right PMP Exam Training Provider<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-top-3-problems-with-getting-your-pmp-certification\/#Is-the-PMP-Certification-Worth-It\">4. Is earning the PMP Certification Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1.png\" alt=\"7 Secrets to Passing the PMP Exam\" class=\"wp-image-98\" width=\"402\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1.png 803w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1-768x290.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"4091cf73-280a-4cd8-be87-aec72cada392\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1776535343000-3423620400\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1776535343000-3423620400\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these are common PMP certification problems, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t overcome them. Let\u2019s dive into each challenge and explore some ways to address these problems.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to Prepare for the PMP Exam to Earn Your Certification<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let\u2019s clarify \u2013 it\u2019s not just about finding time to prepare for the PMP certification exam; it\u2019s about finding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time to ensure you\u2019re prepared to pass. Before someone receives their certification, they have to prove they are equipped to run successful projects. This means the PMP certification exam must be a comprehensive testing of your project management knowledge.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, taking the PMP exam is no small financial investment either. The test alone is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/types\/project-management-pmp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$405 for PMI members and $555 for non-members<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition to the professional benefits, you want to make sure you pass the exam to protect your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/how-much-does-a-pmp-certification-cost\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">investment in the exam fee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure you\u2019re investing enough time into the exam preparation process, there are a few steps you can take. With the right strategy in place and forethought into the preparation process, you should be able to prep with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Take a multi-day prep course. <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a multi-day training course for the PMP exam is a great addition to self-preparation. This is a highly concentrated training course in which you get all the training you need in the short span of about four days. You can even talk to your employer about sponsoring this training course, which could mean you complete it over four workdays.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Create a study plan. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/official-pmp-guide\/take-the-exam\/5-ways-to-prepare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preplanning your preparation process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best way to evenly spread your study efforts so you\u2019re not cramming for the exam at the last minute. Studying for 30 minutes each day or blocking off time on the weekend to study and take practice exams is the best way to learn a little at a time. <\/span>  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Fear-of-Failing-the-Exam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fear of Failing the Exam<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 250px; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/office-594132_640.jpg\" alt=\"office-594132_640\" width=\"250\">A lot of people have test anxiety, and while taking the PMP certification exam is a big step for your career, you have nothing to be afraid of when it comes to this test. While there\u2019s no current data on pass or failure rates of the PMP exam, Project Management Institute has released some information in the past. In the 2006 PMP Handbook, PMI estimated the pass rate to be about 61% of exam candidates. While that was more than a decade ago, it may give you a little more confidence to remember that back then, most people passed. Although you may not have access to PMI\u2019s pass rates, you can talk to training providers about the pass rate of their candidates. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pass-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Management Academy had a 99.9% pass rate in 2018<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to ease your mind when it comes to failing the test is to select a training provider that offers a money-back guarantee. At Project Management Academy, for example, we offer training course participants their money back if they fail the exam. This means you don\u2019t have to worry about losing your training fee if you fail, and you can always talk to the training provider about possibly retaking the training course and trying again.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re taking the PMP exam, it\u2019s important to remember that this isn\u2019t your only shot at earning your certification. You can always try again if you fail, but when you\u2019re putting time and effort into preparing, failure isn\u2019t a likely outcome.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Choosing-the-Right-PMP-Exam-Training-Provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right PMP Exam Training Provider<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major PMP certification problem exam candidates face is choosing the right PMP training provider. This is a big decision due to the large investment you have to make in PMP training. You want to feel confident that you\u2019re putting your money in the right place. To ensure you\u2019re making the right decision and increasing your odds at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/official-pmp-guide\/take-the-exam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passing the exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some features and offerings you should look for in a PMP training provider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Audit protection.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All project managers who take the PMP exam can be subject to an audit by PMI. This audit verifies all of your exam materials \u2013 including proof of project management hour completion and verification of your project management training hours. Because audits are inconvenient and time consuming, it\u2019s helpful to have a training provider on your side. They can supply proof of training completion (generally proof that you completed a training course). This can significantly streamline the audit process.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Top instructors and training materials. <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research training providers to verify that you\u2019re choosing a top organization, with highly qualified instructors and helpful training materials. You also want to ask training providers about their pass rate. Top providers offer access to training materials beyond what is offered in the course, like practice tests and training portals. Factor these offerings into your decision, as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-the-PMP-Certification-Worth-It\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is earning the PMP Certification Worth It?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, you have to ask yourself, is the PMP certification worth the effort to overcome these challenges? The answer is yes. The value of earning your PMP certification far outweighs any extra effort you may have to invest to prepare for and pass the exam. Earning your certification means higher pay, greater demand for your skills, and a promising career trajectory. (To find out more about the specific value of earning your PMP certification, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read this blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn all you need to know about earning your PMP certification in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.projectmanagementacademy.net\/complete-pmp-certification-guide\"><strong>this comprehensive guide<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMP Practice Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Upcoming PMP Certification Training &#8211; Live &amp; Online Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-responsive-sm font-md mt-5 mb-0 d-none d-md-table\"><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Date<\/td><td>Place<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking any big step in your career can come with challenges. 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