PMP is the ultimate project management qualification. But how do you get it? What's the exam like? How much experience do you need? And what about the on-line learning needed to get it and to keep it? Bonnie Biafore (PMP) and Amy Sell (PMP) explore this tricky but important subject, with Chris Croft Contents: Why do PMP? You'll need experience Like being a chartered project manager Earnings and career PMP vs CAPM Straight to PMP Size of fees Experience required Document everything from now on Job titles - if not a "Project Manager" Experience needed in all five areas of project management Time limit - 8 years Study is also needed Types of education that count End of course assessment Applying for the exam Check with PMI Being audited Coursera / Google alternative Exam prep and simulation examples, e.g. IIL Practice questions Common sense and experience is not enough to pass the exam! Why Linkedin Learning doesn't have a PMP exam prep course Approved PMI providers Exam prep options Maintaining your PMP qualification - 60 PDUs/3 years Spread of your PDUs over the triangle Searching the Linkedin Learning library Searching for a topic and PDUs How many relevant courses are there on Linkedin Learning? Getting PDUs by "Giving back" Getting PDUs from experience and volunteering Your company should pay The Linkedin free trial won't give you the course certificates How to claim ("report") your PDUs There are no loopholes The ability to report PDUs is only enabled after you are certified with PMI PMBOK 6 vs 7 Total cost Is it worth the hassle By the way, why not get my free monthly email tips, just put in your email address here: www.free-management-tips.co.uk always unique, always fun, and they never repeat!