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PMP Certification Training in San Diego, CA, United States

Ace your PMP exam in the first attempt with this comprehensive PMP course in San Diego

  • Get the complete preparation you need to pass the PMP exam in your first attempt 
  • Attend live trainings along with practice tests, activities and quizzes  
  • Training by a premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI 
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PMP Certification in San Diego is the most distinguished professional qualification for project managers. Offered by Project Management Institute (PMI)®, the PMP® certification is acquired after successfully completing the exam which is based on PMI’s, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide).

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PMP Training Highlights

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  • Earn 35 PDUs with Live, Instructor-Led Sessions

  • 24-Hour On-Demand Course by Expert, Steven Beslac

  • Mentor-Led Guaranteed Exam Pass Study Plan

  • Hands-On Practice with a Question Bank of 2800+

  • 8 Full-Length Exam Simulations

  • Unlimited Attempts to 8 Mock Tests

  • 180-Day Access to Unlimited Refresher Courses

Why should you get the PMP Certification in San Diego?

benefits of PMP® Certification

The PMI® salary survey shows us that PMP® certified professionals earn 25% more when compared to their non-certified colleagues and this demand is only set to increase in the upcoming years. San Diego, a PMP® certified professional earns around $111,000 annually on an average. The certification also helps you gain both, business as well as strategic knowledge.

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Experiential Workshops

Activities, team-based exercises, practical case studies: High energy workshops with hands-on learning.

PMP Exam Application Assistance

Expert guidance on PMI® registration, membership, review and submission of your PMP® exam application.

PMP Exam Success Formula

Mock exams, digital resources from PMI and theoretical and practical learning backed by 2021 exam tips.

Certification Journey Support

Need help at any step of PMP® certification? From enrolling to certification, KnowledgeHut has your back.

Free Refresher Course

Completed the training, but yet to take the exam? Take advantage of a free Refresher Course, valid for a year.

Exclusive Post-Training Sessions

Six months of post-training mentor guidance to overcome challenges in your project management career.

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prerequisites for PMP® Certification

Prerequisites to take the PMP certification training

  • There are no prerequisites to attend the PMP certification training in San Diego.
  • For PMP Certification, there are specific eligibility requirements concerning educational background (diploma, degree, master's or global equivalent), project management experience and project management education to qualify for the PMP exam. More information in FAQs. 

Who should attend the PMP Certification Training in San Diego?

Mid-Level, Senior Project Managers

Project Coordinators

Project Analysts

Project Leaders

Product Managers

Program Managers

Project Sponsors

Team Leaders

Anyone interesting in building project management skills

What you'll learn in the PMP certification course

Team building

Define team ground rules, build a shared understanding, engage, and support virtual teams, and more.

Negotiating project agreements

Learn how to negotiate project agreements and empower team members and stakeholders.

Managing conflict

Learn to manage conflict, lead a team, support team performance, and ensure that team members and stakeholders are adequately trained.

Choosing the right project methodology

Learn to select the appropriate method to carry out the project, plan and manage scope, budget, and resources.

Managing risks

Learn how to engage stakeholders, manage, and plan scope, assess and manage risk, and more.

Project Governance

Learn how to manage project changes, determine appropriate project methods and practices, establish project governance and more.

Delivering Business Value

Learn how to execute projects with the urgency required to deliver business value, manage communications and risks, and engage stakeholders.

Managing Compliances

Learn how to manage compliances, deliver project benefits and value.

Continuous Process Improvement

Evaluate and address internal and external business environment changes and employ continuous process improvement.

Project Continuity

Manage project changes and issues and ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity.

Emotional Intelligence

Learn how to keep the team on track including managing conflicts, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying emotional intelligence to promote performance.

Business Analysis

Learn how to evaluate business and environment changes to support organizational change and improvement.

Skill you'll gain with the PMP Training in San Diego

Leadership

Time management

Mentorship

Team building

Conflict resolution

Motivation

Negotiation

Agility

Risk management

Problem-solving

Leading change

Customer service

Operations management

Project communications

Project risk assessment

Budget planning

Project governance

Curriculum for PMP Certification Course

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Learning Objectives 
In the introductory module, you will be introduced to PMI®, the PMBOK® Guide and the various certifications offered by PMI.


Topics 

  • What is PMI? 
  • What is the PMBOK® Guide? 
  • Evolution of the Project Management Institute 
  • Certifications offered by the PMI® 
  • PMI® contact resources 
  • What is PMP?

Learning Objectives
In this module, you will learn to manage conflict, lead a team, support team performance, empower team members and stakeholders, ensure that team members and stakeholders are adequately trained, build and maintain a team, remove impediments, and build a shared understanding within the team and among stakeholders.


Topics 

  • Build a team 
  • Define team ground rules 
  • Negotiate project agreements 
  • Empower team members and stakeholders 
  • Train team members and stakeholders 
  • Engage and support virtual teams 
  • Build shared understanding about a project

Learning Objectives 
In this module, you will learn to select the appropriate methods to carry out the project, plan and manage scope, budget, resources, schedule, establish project governance and manage project closure.


Topics 

  • Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practices 
  • Plan and manage scope 
  • Plan and manage budget and resources 
  • Plan and manage schedule 
  • Plan and manage quality of products and deliverables 
  • Integrate project planning activities 
  • Plan and manage procurement 
  • Establish project governance structure 
  • Plan and manage project/phase closure

Learning Objectives 
Learn how to execute projects with the urgency required to deliver business value, manage communications and risks and engage stakeholders. 


Topics 

  • Assess and manage risks 
  • Execute project to deliver business value 
  • Manage communications 
  • Engage stakeholders 
  • Create project artifacts 
  • Manage project changes 
  • Manage project issues 
  • Ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity 

Learning Objectives 
Learn how to keep the team on track including managing conflicts, collaborating with stakeholders and applying emotional intelligence to promote performance.


Topics 

  • Lead a team 
  • Support team performance 
  • Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers 
  • Manage conflict 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders 
  • Mentor relevant stakeholders 
  • Apply Emotional Intelligence to promote team performance 

Learning Objectives
Learn how to manage compliances, deliver project benefits and value and employ continuous process improvement. 


Topics

  • Manage compliance requirements 
  • Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value 
  • Evaluate and address internal and external business environment changes 
  • Support organizational change 
  • Employ continuous process improvement 

Learning Objectives 
This final session will be a comprehensive preparation for the PMP exam. Know what to expect and how best to prepare for a first-time pass. This course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. 


Topics 

  • PMP Exam Preparation 
  • Sample Questions 
  • Tricky Test Questions 
  • Exam Tips and Tricks 

FAQs on the PMP Certification Course in San Diego

PMP Certification Course

Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP certification demonstrates to employers, clients and colleagues that a project manager possesses project management knowledge, experience and skills to bring projects to successful completion.  

As the demand for skilled project managers is at a critically urgent level, the PMP certification empowers you with the professional skills necessary to lead project teams and achieve successful project results.  The PMP certification course enables you to: 

  • Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality. 
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in project management. 
  • Grow your career in project management with confidence.  
  • Enhance your salary (Year after year, the PMP certification has garnered global recognition and commanded a higher salary for certified individuals over non-certified individuals). 
  • Enable you to network with industry leaders and Agile professionals 
  • Begin your project management journey to advanced certifications like PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® and others. 
  • Give your career a boost and make you eligible for best roles in top companies globally. 
  • Enhance your versatility and expand your skillset through rigorous training and coursework.

The new PMP course has been thoughtfully designed to make you a skilled Project Manager. You will be equipped with all the tools and techniques to design, organize, execute and complete projects within the set deadlines and allocated budget. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to: 

  • Value servant leadership
  • Measure training outcomes
  • Maintain team and knowledge transfer
  • Assess behaviour with the help of personality indicators
  • Examine the personality indicators and check the emotional needs of stakeholders
  • Assess opportunities to deliver value incrementally
  • Subdivide the tasks into modules and find the Minimum Viable Product
  • Coordinate with other projects and other operations
  • Recommend a project methodology or approach(agile/hybrid/predictive)
  • Use iterative incremental practices throughout the project lifecycle(Lessons learned/ Stakeholder Engagement)
  • Confirm approach for knowledge transfers
  • Classify compliance categories
  • Determine potential threats to compliance
  • Use methods to support compliance
  • Analyze the consequences of noncompliance
  • Determine the necessary approach and action to address the compliance needs(risk/legal)
  • Measure the project compliance
  • Evaluate delivery options to demonstrate the value
  • Assess organizational culture
  • Manage conflicts within and across teams 
  • Motivate and build high-performance teams 
  • Become a sought-after Project Manager, Program Manager or Portfolio Manager. 

The workshop is aimed at project managers, aspiring project managers and anyone who manages projects. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including: 

  • Mid-Level and Senior Project Managers 
  • Project Coordinators 
  • Project Analyst 
  • Project Leaders 
  • Product Managers 
  • Program Managers 
  • Project Sponsors 
  • Team Leaders 
  • Anyone who wishes to build-up knowledge in agile and hybrid approaches 

Software Requirements  

  • Internet browser  
  • MS Word or Notepad for Case Study  

System Requirements  

  • Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity. 

There are no prerequisites to attend the course. Anyone interested who wishes to build-up knowledge in project management, agile and hybrid approaches will benefit from the course. 

Once you have mastered PMP, you can consider the certifications below: 

  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) 
  • PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) 
  • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) 
  • PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) 
  • Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP®) 

PMP Certification Process

PMP certifications are offered by Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI®), the accrediting body for PMP certification. 

KnowledgeHut’s partnership with PMI dates back to 2011 when it became a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.). As a result of meeting rigorous standards for training quality and effectiveness over the years, KnowledgeHut has now achieved Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP) status with PMI.  

You cannot take the PMP exam without undertaking 35 hours of project management education, either as a self-paced e-learning or live instructor-led training from an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI, like KnowledgeHut.

To fulfil eligibility requirements for the PMP exam, you must fulfill the following: 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

  • Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent), OR
  • Four-year Degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent), OR
  • Bachelor's or Post-Graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master's or global equivalent).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, OR
  • Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience, OR
  • Minimum two years/24 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: 

  • 35 contact hours of formal education, unless you are an active CAPM holder.

Some find the application process for the PMP exam to be quite complex. When you enrol for a PMP certification training program with KnowledgeHut, you'll benefit from step-by-step guidance by a KnowledgeHut in-house SME on your PMI® registration and membership as well as your application review and submission. The expert will hand-hold you through the entire process, so that you can focus on what matters - your exam preparation. In addition to this, you’ll also benefit from a 100% money-back guarantee.

Here are the ten steps to get PMP certified: 

Step 1: Confirm your eligibility to become a PMP certified project manager before proceeding.

Step 2: Register on the PMI® website, or become a PMI® member and member of your local chapter.

Step 3: Undertake 35 hours of PMP Training from an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) like KnowledgeHut to earn 35 PDUs (PMI’s Education requirement).

Step 4: Check out the PMP classroom training schedules & dates to find a suitable session that meets your requirements.

Step 5: Sign up for the PMP Exam by filling the PMI® application form and submit it to PMI® for approval.

Step 6: Once your online application has been determined to be complete, PMI will send your eligibility code, requesting payment.

Step 7: Pay the credential fee payment ($405 for PMI members; $555 for non-members). 

Step 8: Schedule your PMP exam on the PMI® app, my.pmi.org; you can choose to take the exam at a Pearson VUE test center or via the online proctored testing solution.

Step 9: Develop a detailed study plan and study hard; study the PMBOK® Guide thoroughly a few times, as it is one of the primary references for the Exam.

Step 10: Appear for the exam with the required documents and aim for at least 80% or higher (this is a guideline rather than a rigid pass percentage criterion as PMI have not published the pass score in recent times).

You will get detailed information about applying for the PMP exam in PMI’s PMP Handbook. The handbook provides information on all testing modalities, policies and procedures for obtaining and maintaining the PMP certification. You will find tips and important information on the certification process including the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 

You do not need to earn all 35 contact hours from one project management course. However, it is more structured to acquire all the project management knowledge from a single course that focuses on the latest PMBOK® Guide framework.  

Yes, you should have completed the 35 PMP contact hours before submitting your PMP application. Yes. You would need to enter the course details together with the date of completion on the PMP application form before submitting. 

The PMBOK® Guide refers to PMI's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® , PMI’s flagship publication which is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry.

The book includes The Standard for Project Management. The standard is the foundation upon which the vast body of knowledge builds, and the guide serves to capture and summarize that knowledge.

The latest version is the Seventh Edition, published in July 2021.

The PMBOK® Guide is a great resource and an extremely useful one to master project management skills. 

Please note that the PMBOK® Guide, 7th Edition does not impact the PMP® Exam Prep Training Material, which has been developed to align to the PMP Exam Content Outline. It is important to note that the current PMP exam is based on the Exam Content Outline, dated January 2021, and not on the PMBOK® Guide. The Exam Content Outline summarizes the research conducted to create the PMP® exam and includes the most critical tasks required for project managers to master in their role.

The time it will take you to get PMP certified depends on your effort and capability as well as your experience and qualifications. To be eligible for the PMP exam, you need to meet the experience and education requirements, and pass the PMP examination, a 180-question, multiple-choice exam. Along with fulfilling eligibility requirements, professionals typically take between 2 to 4 months to prepare for the exam.

The PMP certification status can be verified via PMI’s Certification Registry. However, inclusion in the registry is voluntary, so not all certification holders may be listed.

To verify a certification holder's status, enter an individual's last name/surname in the search field and a list of matches will be displayed.

Renewing your certification enables you to demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development. It also demonstrates the value of your knowledge in project management to employers, peers and colleagues.  

Below are the steps to renew your PMP certification. 

  • Acquire 60 PDUs for every 3-year cycle. 
  • Enter your PDUs in the online CCR system (CCRS). 
  • Pay the renewal fee according to the instructions mentioned on the renewal reminder notification from PMI. 

Ways to earn PDUS:

  • Through education you can earn a maximum of 35 PDUs 
  • Giving back to the PMI will get you a maximum of 25 PDUs. Volunteering activities, working as project management professional and generating knowledge are some ways to give back to the PMI.  

Professional Development Units (PDUs)

PDUs are Professional Development Units issued by the Project Management Institute®. They can be earned by completing educational training or learning opportunities, which serve to validate your participation and continued proficiency in the principles and practices of project management. 

PDUs are the measuring unit used to quantify your professional development as part of the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 1 PDU = 1 hour of learning/activity. 

PDUs recognize your dedication to the project management world through the award of credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. PDUs are offered by the PMI®, and every PMI certification, except the CAPM®, requires you to earn a specific number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.  

You will be eligible for 35 PDUs on course completion that can be used for recertification from PMI® Inc. 

You can earn PDUs by attending training programs offered by PMI Authorized Training Partners or by organizations or universities. Whenever you attend a PMI congress, webinar, conference or any other event or indulge in self-directed learning, you can earn PDUs. 

You can start earning and recording PDUs as soon as you earn a PMI certification. Any activities you have completed before earning your certification will not count as PDUs for your newly acquired certification. 

Yes, you can transfer PDUs to your next certification cycle if you have earned PDUs above the required total of 60 for PMP, in the last year of your 3-year certification cycle. The PDUs you earned in the first two years cannot be utilized in a future cycle. Further details can be found in the PMP Handbook.  

No, you do not need to submit any supporting documentation to report new PDUs. However, it is recommended that you keep a folder of all PDU-related documentation handy for at least 18 months post your Continual Certification Requirement (CCR) cycle, so it is readily available should you be randomly selected for an audit. 

You can find out more about PDUs in PMI’s FAQs

PMP Audit

The submission of a PMP exam application indicates your agreement to comply with PMI’s terms of the audit process. All applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected for audit.  

The purpose of the audit is to enhance the credibility of the certification programs and maintain the high standard established. 

KnowledgeHut is right by your side throughout your certification process. Right from your enrollment for the PMP training program, you will receive comprehensive assistance for PMI registration and membership and review and submission of your PMP exam application. 

Should your application get selected for the audit process, you will have 90 days to gather and submit all certificates and documentation to substantiate your project management experience and project management-related education; proper verification for the project experience listed in the application must be provided. A KnowledgeHut expert will guide you through every step to ensure application and exam success. All you need to do is focus on your exam preparation.

You would need to submit: 

  1. Copies of your diploma/global equivalent 
  2. Signatures from your supervisor(s) or manager(s) from the project(s) recorded in the experience verification section of the application 
  3. Copies of certificates and/or letters from the training institute(s) for each course recorded on the application to meet the required contact hours of project management education 

You have 90 days to submit the requested documentation. Provided you submit all the necessary documentation to meet the terms and requirements of the audit process, the audit should take just about five to seven business days to complete. 

If selected for audit, you may not continue with the certification process until you have complied with the audit requirements. The completed audit forms can be sent by regular postal mail or express courier service, to the address below. All materials must be sent at one time, in one envelope.  

  • PMI 
  • Attn: Certification Audit 
  • 14 Campus Blvd. 
  • Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA 

If a PMP audit fails, PMI’s Certification Department will take further actions depending on the specific case. 

You will need to get a colleague, peer, client or sponsor verify programs and/or projects that you were the manager or supervisor for. The person would need to have sufficient knowledge of the project to be able to verify your project management experience. 

No, PMI will retain the documentation submitted as per its internal auditing procedures. 

Yes, audit materials are completely confidential, and PMI will not be sharing this with any third parties unless legally required to do so. 

You can find more information about the audits in the PMP Handbook. 

PMP Exam

The exam is conducted by PMI®. KnowledgeHut is an Authorized Training Partner of PMI. 

Yes, once you pay the PMP Certification fee or complete the PMP application audit, you will receive an approval email/audit verification confirmation email from PMI®. This email consists of your PMI® Eligibility ID which you will need to schedule your PMP exam at the Pearson VUE website. 

Note: You can also recover your PMI® Eligibility ID on the my PMI® section of the PMI® website in case you lose the email. 

To fulfil eligibility requirements for the PMP exam, you require: 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent) OR Four-year Degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent) OR Bachelor's or Post-Graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s degree or master's or global equivalent);

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years/60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience OR minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience OR minimum two years/24 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience;

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION:  35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder, minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience and 35 contact hours of formal education unless you are an active CAPM holder.

The experience and education requirements for the exam can be quite confusing. When you enrol for a PMP certification training program with KnowledgeHut, you'll benefit from step-by-step guidance by a KnowledgeHut in-house SME on your PMI® registration and membership. The expert will hand-hold you through review and submission of your PMP exam application, so you can focus on what matters - your certification. In addition to this, you’ll also benefit from a 100% money-back guarantee.

You can take your PMP exam either at a Pearson Vue Test Center or via an Online Proctored Test by following these steps: 

  • Step 1: Log in to www.PMI.org and then move to ‘Review Application Status’ under myPMI® section. Click on ‘Schedule Exam’. 
  • Step 2: You’ll be redirected to your Pearson VUE account.  
  • Step 3: The landing page of your Pearson VUE account comprises of a space where you need to search the name of your testing program. For PMP, you need to search for PMI® - Project Management Institute. 
  • Note: Before scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling an exam, it is mandatory for you to select your testing program, or you can also choose to contact one of the customer service representatives. 
  • There is another way to find and select your testing program. You can find a list of all test sponsors on the landing page of your Pearson VUE account by clicking on ‘A to Z list of all programs’. 
  • Step 4: In the next step, click on ‘P’ to find PMI® (Project Management Institute) which is the test sponsor or testing program name for PMP exam. 
  • Step 5: Clicking on PMI® - Project Management Institute will take you directly to a landing page where you need to use your unique PMI® eligibility ID to log in. 
  • Step 6: Now you need to choose between Center Based Test (CBT) or Online Proctored Test (OP) option. 

On selecting CBT option: 

  • Step 7.1: Select the booking method for your PMP exam. You need to select the ‘I will be scheduling for a future date at a test center’ option and then click on ‘Next’. 
  • Step 7.2: Clicking on ‘Next’ will take you to the View Testing Policies page where you need to review the testing policies and then click on ‘Schedule this exam’. 
  • Step 7.3: Choose the test center, date, and time for your PMP certification exam.  
  • Step 7.4: Once you choose your test center, date, and time, review the appointment and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’. 
  • Step 7.5: Just follow the steps and click on Submit Order which will confirm your appointment. 
  • Step 7.6: On completion of the process, you will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE.

On selecting Online Proctored Test: 

  • Step 8.1: Select the Online Proctored Test option for your PMP certification exam, you need to read and agree to the online proctoring policies and then click ‘Next’. 
  • Step 8.2: You’ll come across the exam and language aid. First, click on ‘View Testing Policies’ and then click on ‘Schedule This Exam’. 
  • Step 8.3: As you will be taking the exam from home, you don’t need to select any exam center. Select the time of the exam once you select the date. Schedule your PMP exam at any time between Tuesday and Saturday. 
  • Step 8.4: Review your appointment details once you make the selection and then click on ‘Proceed to Checkout’. 
  • Step 8.5: Follow the next steps and then click on ‘Submit Order’. 
  • Step 8.6: Once your appointment is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation mail from Pearson VUE. 

While submitting an application, you don’t need to send in any documentation. However, if you are selected for a random audit, you will need to send your supporting documentation. To find out more about PMI's audit process, refer to the PMP Handbook and the audit FAQs. 

PMI’s PMP Application Checklist is a handy checklist to ensure you’re following PMI guidelines as follows: 

  • Project entries should represent professional project work experience only.  
  • All projects to be listed individually. Multiple projects not to be entered together. 
  • True title of the project or basic descriptor of the project purpose should be used. 
  • Each project descriptions should be high level summaries of the project. 
  • Project entries should not include routine, operational, or administrative tasks and responsibilities. 
  • Number of team members who participated in this project and the budget for the project should be accurate. 
  • If selected for the PMI audit process, proper verification for the project experience listed in the application must be provided. 

Some find the application process for the PMP exam to be quite complex. When you enrol for a PMP certification training program with KnowledgeHut, you'll benefit from step-by-step guidance by a KnowledgeHut in-house SME on your PMI® registration and membership as well as your application review and submission.

PMI conducts random audits of the applications to ensure the credibility of the certification program and of the certification holders. If your application is selected for the audit process, you will have 90 days to gather and submit all certificates and documentation to substantiate your project management experience and project management-related education; proper verification for the project experience listed in the application must be provided.

A KnowledgeHut expert will hand-hold you through the entire process, enabling you to focus on what matters - your exam preparation. In addition to this, you’ll also benefit from a 100% money-back guarantee.

The latest PMP exam was rolled out by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) on January 2, 2021.

The latest (2021) PMP certification exam pattern is as follows: 

  • Number of questions: 180 (the previous exam was 200, but the same number of questions will be scored)
  • Time: 230 minutes
  • Breaks: One additional break for a total of two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests; no scheduled breaks for paper-based exams.
  • Question type: Combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot and limited fill-in-the-blank. See prototype questions for examples.
  • Difficulty level: The questions are populated as per the difficulty level. The questions are randomized so that no two candidates will get similar questions. The easier the question, the higher the passing score determinant and the higher or tougher the question, the easier the passing score. 
  • Domains covered: While the old exam focused mainly on the stages of a project, the new one encompasses everything and everyone involved, namely:
  1. PEOPLE – 42% of items on the exam, emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team. 
  2. PROCESS – 50% of items on the exam, reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project.
  3. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 8% of items on the exam, highlighting the connection between projects and organization strategy.

The exam will include content that spans the value delivery spectrum, including predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. 

You can learn more about the 2021 PMP Exam Content Outline here.

The new examination blueprint detailing the percentage of questions contained in each project management process group is as follows: 

  • People: 42%  
  • Process: 50% 
  • Business Environment: 8% 

More details can be found in the PMP New Examination Content Outline – Jan 2021 

PMI® rolled out new changes to the PMP exam based on thorough research into how the project management profession has evolved since the last changes made in 2015. Three significant changes include:

1. PMP Exam Format

The new exam is comprised of 180 questions, which need to be answered within 230 minutes (one additional break for a total of two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests; no scheduled breaks for paper-based exams). Questions will be a combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot and limited fill-in-the-blank.

2. PMP Exam Content

While the old exam focused mainly on the stages of a project, the new one encompasses everything and everyone involved, namely:

PEOPLE – 42% of items on the exam, emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team. 

PROCESS – 50% of items on the exam, reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT – 8% of items on the exam, highlighting the connection between projects and organization strategy.

3. Exam Preparation

Through its Authorized Training Partners (ATP), PMI is making available its digital resources for exam preparation. When you enrol for KnowledgeHut's PMP training, you will receive comprehensive exam preparation support.

You can learn more about the 2021 PMP Exam Content Outline here.

PMI takes about 5 days to carry out an Application Completeness Review. If selected for the audit process, you will have 90 days to submit your audit materials. PMI processes audit materials within 5 to 7 days.  

There is no re-evaluation for the PMP exam. However, if you fail you can attend the exam again. Ensure that you use the remaining two attempts within a year of your eligibility period. If you don’t, you cannot fill the PMP exam application form for a year. If you still fail the remaining two attempts, you have to wait for a year from your last exam attempt before you can re-apply and write the exam. 

You can retake the exam if you fail, provided your next attempt is within your eligibility period of 1 year.

If you have already passed the test, you will not be able to take it again to receive a better score.  

Your web-based exam results will be visible to you immediately upon completion of the exam.  

You can attempt the exam a maximum of 3 times within your eligibility period of 1 year.

Yes, PMI has published official samples of the latest 2021 PMP Exam. Refer prototype questions for examples.

Getting high-quality training for your PMP certification is much more than listening to lectures from an instructor. As the PMP exam can be quite challenging, it is essential that you have sufficient study resources at your disposal. At KnowledgeHut, we offer the most comprehensive and highest quality training material available and will soon be adding more.

In addition to digital resources from PMI, you can practice for the PMP exam with three Mock Exams. Our mock exams are in-depth tools intended to help you identify areas of weakness. Identify where you stand with regard to the exam and determine areas of focus for your study.

The exam file is made available on the last day of PMP classes on your learning experience platform. The mock exams auto-grade your answers while providing score breakdowns by domain and task areas.

PMP Digital Badge

The PMI Certification Digital Bade Program allows you to easily share verified proof of your distinguished PMI certification wherever and whenever you choose. PMI has partnered with Acclaim to provide you with a digital badge that displays your professional qualifications and achievements. Your badge also comes with valuable job market information to help you advance your career. 

A digital badge helps you authenticate and display your certific

Additional FAQs on the PMP Certification in San Diego

PMP Certification in San Diego

You should look for an organization which is an Authorized Training Partner of Project Management Institute (PMI), the accreditation body for PMP. KnowledgeHut is has been an ATP since 2011.

In the PMP Certification Training in San Diego, you will get:

  • 35 hours of live instructor-led training
  • 35 PDUs upon course completion 
  • Relevant PMP Course material
  • Mock exam preparation 
  • Assistance in applying for the PMP Exam

The cost of a PMP Certification in San Diego is $555 for non-members of the PMI and $405 for members of the PMI.

You will receive a course completion certificate after completing the PMP training in San Diego.

A PMP certification in project management from the PMI is the gold standard of Project Management Certifications in San Diego.

It typically takes a professional 2-4 months of a dedicated and systematic approach to earn a PMP Certification in San Diego. Once you clear the PMP exam, you will get receive the certification in 1-2 weeks.

PMP Training in San Diego

The PMP Course in San Diego covers the PMP syllabus includes the three core domains of project management (People, Process, and Business Environment).

PMP training is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK  Handbook), however, the training will go beyond the guide and include practical scenarios and deal with how to go about the real-world implementation of the concepts learned.

Our trainers for PMP training in San Diego are experts in Project Management concepts and practices. They also have many years of real-world experience in project roles.

PMP Exam Process in San Diego

The process of getting a PMP Certification in San Diego is a straightforward process:

  1. Check eligibility against PMI guidelines
  2. Identify a Premiere PMI Authorized Training Partner
  3. Check the track record of the Training provider
  4. Enroll in a convenient batch
  5. Complete the 35 hours of training
  6. Prepare for the PMP exam
  7. Register for the exam and clear it
  8. Get PMP Certified

PMP Benefits in San Diego

There is a huge demand for Certified Project Managers. Getting a Project Management Certification in the city of San Diego will help a professional stand out from the rest of the candidates as it will showcase their proven expertise and capability in project leadership. 

A PMP Certification is recognized around the world. An individual holding this certification is a proven professional with both the conceptual knowledge and the ability to apply project management practices. They also earn much more than their non-certified counterparts.

Project Managers work in a variety of roles. Getting a PMP Certification in San Diego will help you when you apply for leadership project roles in major companies. Some of the popular roles a PMP Certified professional can apply for are:

  • Project Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Project Sponsors
  • Program Managers
  • Other Project Leadership Roles

Some of the major companies looking to hire project managers in San Diego are Apple, Google, Amazon, Abott Laboratories, Cushman & Wakefield, and Northrop Grumman.

The PMP Certification Course in San Diego is a promising opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in project roles. Qualified Project Managers have access to ample opportunities in and around the city. Holding a PMP Certification in a city like San Diego will help a professional advance their career in project management in a big way.

A Project Management Expert in San Diego can earn up to $250,347 per year at any leading organizations. A PMP Certification in San Diego is a credential that demonstrates your expertise in project management.

PMP Certification Cost in San Diego

You can get the PMP course in San Diego at KnowledgeHut at an affordable rate of $799+tax for a limited period. This is a discounted rate; the full rate is $1,299+tax. The rates offered will change based on dates and locations.

You will also need to pay $555 for the PMP exam If you are a PMI member you need to pay only $405 for the exam. Please find more details on our PMP Certification Cost Page.


PMP Certification in San Diego can be considered extremely cost-effective considering the premium you can earn on getting certified in a city full of opportunities for a certified PMP. $799+tax is a bargain considering the benefits it can bring to a professional’s career and it is also one of the most competitive rates regardless of the city.

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I would like to thank Kevin D.Davis PMP, PMI-ACP , Disciplined Agile Scrum Master,CSM for the initial bootcamp, your motivation and for answering my phone with clarifying questions for almost a year. I truly appreciate it! You said your students can reach you whenever they want, and you kept your word.

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Rahul Korlipara Product Lead
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Thank you for the incredibly comprehensive class. I believe I have everything I need and have put together a study plan to take the exam in mid Jan.

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2023 is off to a great start. I’m very excited to share that I passed my PMP exam over the weekend! The above target overall result was the cherry on top. This is a major milestone that I set my sights on in the fall and it feels so good to be on this side of it. After zeroing in on key concepts and following a rigorous 2-month study schedule, I felt as ready as I could be. I also want to thank Kevin D. Davis for his project management insight.

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Hi Kevin, thank you very much for all the useful study materials. I’m going to try and sort them out and get started with the exam preparation next week. I’m really grateful for the coaching and mentorship. You really demystified PMP certification for us and I wished I had taken this course with you years back. I’ll touch base with you regularly and beyond on this PMP certification journey.

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It was a good course to understand and apply our skills. I was instructed in how to invest ourselves into becoming an effective and empathetic project management professional. 

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Ramya Shivaram Senior Manager - Operations
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This course was very informative, a must for all managers. It helped me understand the inner workings of a well managed organization. The course was comprehensive and easy to understand. The instructor was very clear on the information he was sharing and was very motivating. Thank you for this great course!

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I enjoyed the training by Sunil. He has nice experience and trained us with very care. Sunil is very helpful on all queries.

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PMP® Certification Course in San Diego

San Diego is filled with world famous attractions, including monuments and architectural wonders, a bustling economy and locals who are as famous for their sunny dispositions as they are for their sunny beaches, San Diego is a city one can only love. Being one of California’s major cities, it is also the economic centre of the region and hosts several manufacturing, tourism, military, transport, technology, and trade companies including General Atomics, NASSCO, Qualcomm, Nokia, LG, and Websense Inc.  

It also houses the famous University of California that is famous for its biotechnology related research programs. With world class infrastructure, the university attracts students from all over the globe. KnowledgeHut offers several courses that help you start off your career in San Diego including, PRINCE2, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CEH, CSPO, Scrum & Agile, MS courses, Big Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, SAFe Practitioner, Agile User Stories, CASQ, CMMI-DEV and others.  

KnowledgeHut offers several courses that help you start off your career. Accelerate your project management career with the PMP Certification in San Diego that will open doors for you in high paying project roles. 

Note: Please note that the actual venue may change according to convenience, and will be communicated after the registration.

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