PMP Exam Application Audit

FAQs to help you ace the PMP Exam Application Audit:

All PMP students are supported by 3FOLD not just during the inquiry phase, but until the PMP exam scheduling phase. None of our students’ applications have been turned down thus far. Prior to enrolling students, we always make sure that the aspirants have fulfilled the PMP requirement.

After completing the PMP training, the student can submit an application for the exam.

It is important to note that the application may be chosen for the PMP exam application audit before payment is made by the student.

Listed below are frequently asked questions to help you better understand the auditing process of your PMP exam application and give you a better chance of passing the PMP Exam Application Audit: –

1. Are you worried about the PMP exam application audit?
It is true that what worries most PMP aspirants is the PMP exam application audit of their PMP exam application. But, this is not a terrifying process; the PMP Exam Application Audit can easily be passed. You need to ensure that you are truthful with the information you submit to PMI.

2. Are audits performed on everyone?
The number of applications audited by the PMI is unknown. The exam applications are picked at random, hence there is no guarantee that you will be able to skip the PMP Exam Application Audit.

3. Why does the PMI conduct the PMP Exam Application Audit?
The audit is being performed for all PMI certifications. Audits are designed to ensure that only competent individuals acquire PMI® certification. PMI selects the PMP exam applications randomly in order to ensure the credibility of the certification program and of the certification holders.

Your application can be chosen for audit for no particular reason. Whether the application was completed correctly or not.

4. When is the PMP Exam Application Audit conducted?
The PMP Exam Application Audit is conducted after the submission of the exam application.

5. Do I need to pay for the exam Application before the PMP Exam Application Audit?
No, you do not. You will be required to pay the exam fees after you pass the PMP exam application audit.

6. Is there a way to avoid the PMP Exam Application Audit?
It is not certain that you will be selected for the audit but if you are, then it is unavoidable. When you are selected for the PMP exam application audit, you should completely and truthfully fill out the PMP application to prevent this case. Check how to submit a PMP exam application and how to fill Experience Details in Project Management Professional (PMP)® Application Form.

7. How do I know that I am selected for the audit?
PMI sends you notifications and will update your dashboard on your PMI account. PMI will send you an email with the subject of Notification of Application Audit Outcome – PMI ID # – Application ID #

8. Is there a requirement for the audit? If yes, how much time is required to submit it?
Candidates have approximately 90 days to complete and submit their audit documents.

9. What happens if the delegate chooses to not participate in the audit process?
The candidate has one year to reapply if they are unable to complete the audit or are unwilling to follow the rules. But due to non-conformance, the audit is regarded as having failed. If he decides to reapply, he has to submit a new certification application and payment is both required. But the application will still be subject to another audit.

10. How to submit the audit requirements?
The auditing procedure is now fully digitalized. Before now, the applicant is required to send their details through a courier. The delivery of paper documents to PMI has ceased. The new process involves uploading the necessary documents through the delegates’ dashboard @myPMI dashboard. Candidates can access the “Access Audit Package” option and upload the required documents.

Note:

• • • Candidates are unable to click the submit button until all required documents have been completed.
    • Upload papers into a single PDF if they have several pages.

 

Look at the below table for your guidance:

To verify project management experience	Provide the name and email address of the person you are reporting to in order to validate your project management experience. Reference can be a colleague, peer, client, or sponsor who has intimate knowledge of project.   Tip: Ensure that you have informed them of your intent to pursue the PMP certification prior to submitting anything, and ask them to support you as you go through the process of having the projects you engaged on with them verified.
To verify 35 contact hours of project management education	Upload a PMP Training Certificate. Applicants must present proof that each course they have submitted has been successfully completed and satisfies the 35 Contact Hours of Project Management Education criteria.   Tip: Ensure that the information on your certificate of completion matches the details listed on the exam application: eg. Name of the training provider, date started and date ended, the number of hours, and title of the training on the certificate.
To verify formal education	Upload the Educational Certificate  Foreign languages need to be translated into English. School transcripts can also be submitted. Digital copies of your authentic documents are required. File these into a single PDF and upload.

11. Can I download my Exam Application form while my PMP Exam Application is under audit?
No, you can not. A completed audit package cannot be accessed by candidates. After submitting, if they try to choose “Access Audit Package,” they will be taken to a landing page notifying them that the audit has been submitted. You can only see it again once you pass the audit.

12. How long does the auditing procedure take?
Within 5 to 7 business days of receiving audit materials, the certification audit team processes them.

13. What is next after you pass the audit?
After PMI has examined and approved the audit materials, PMI will ask you to proceed with your examination fees. They will update your dashboard.

14. What happens if you fail the PMI Audit?
Additional actions will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Certification Department. PMI will send you their recommendations.

15. Why did the PMP Exam Application Audit fail?
The PMP aspirant may lack the necessary training or credentials, or they did not pass the project or training verification, or the details on the exam application did not match the documents submitted.

 

Do you want to become certified as a PMP? As a top-tier PMI-authorized training provider, 3FOLD Training guarantees a quick exam pass and ensures the smooth processing of your application.

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