Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) FAQs
What is Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP)?
The PMI-CP, known as the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects, is a globally accepted certification providing a detailed education on the construction sector. This certification helps professionals, such as yourself, enhance their careers by training construction project managers to effectively lead, plan, and oversee contracts. It also ensures you’re well-prepared to handle challenges and stay up-to-date in this constantly changing field.
Who should take the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) exam?
To qualify for the PMI-CP certification, you need to fulfill specific professional experience criteria.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction/built environment sector.
- The experience doesn’t have to be in a supervisory or leadership position.
- This experience should be within the past 10 years.
What are the learning objectives for the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) exam?
The objectives are:
- Contracts Management 51%
- Stakeholder Engagement 15%
- Strategy and Scope Management 29%
- Project Governance 5%
How many questions are there in the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) exam?
There are 170 questions in the exam.
How many hours will be given to the candidate to complete the exam?
The candidate will have 230 minutes to complete the exam.
What is the fee for the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) examination?
The examination fee is US$499.
What are the requirements for the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP) exam?
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction/built environment sector.
- The experience doesn’t have to be in a supervisory or leadership position.
- This experience should be within the past 10 years.
How do I earn a PMI certification?
The applicant must complete the eligibility standards described on these web pages and documented in the certification handbooks in order to acquire a PMI certification. The candidate must then pass an examination.
How do I schedule a certification exam appointment?
Once you are available, PMI will e-mail you examination scheduling instructions with your eligibility code, which you will need when scheduling your exam appointment at a testing center.
Where will the examination be given?
All PMI tests are available at Pearson VUE Testing Centers throughout the world. Pearson VUE’s website has a list of locations.
If I fail the exam, can I take it again?
If you don’t pass the first exam, we encourage you to keep studying and try again. You’re allowed to take the exam three times within a year. After three attempts, you must wait a year from the last exam before reapplying. This rule is to ensure exam security and prevent too much exposure of questions to one person. However, during that year, you can apply for any other PMI certification. If your one-year eligibility period ends without passing the exam, you need to reapply for certification.
Do I have to be a member to apply for a PMI certification?
No. PMI membership is separate from PMI certifications. However, as a PMI member, the candidate will have access to many benefits including discounts on your certification exam fee as well as discounts on professional development opportunities to help with the maintenance of certification(s).
How long is my membership cycle?
PMI membership is for one year from the date of your membership activation. You can renew your membership as early as 90 days from your expiration date. You can find your membership status in your my PMI profile on PMI.org.
I paid for my certification renewal, did my membership renew as well?
No. There are separate fees and separate processes to renew your membership or your certification. Membership is on a one-year cycle and your certification renewal is on a three-year cycle.
What happens if I do not renew my membership on time?
- If you do not renew your membership by the expiration date, it will lapse, and you will lose access to your membership perks, such as certification savings, member-only webinars, additional PDU possibilities, and chapter membership.
Where can I go to renew my membership?
- Log on to PMI.org and go to your myPMI profile.
- From there, you can access your dashboard to renew your PMI and chapter membership(s).
- While in your myPMI profile, please make sure all shipping and billing address fields are correct and the payment method is current.
What are the payment methods accepted by PMI?
- Payments are in U.S. dollars via credit card, check, or bank transfer. PMI accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Discover.
- Please note, due to COVID-19, our offices are closed, and we are unable to receive mail. Therefore, please renew the membership online or via Customer Care.
