Scheduling your Project Management Professional (PMP)® or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam is a crucial step toward certification. As of 2024, the Project Management Institute (PMI) administers these exams through Pearson VUE testing centers, including a location in Bangkok’s BB Building. This guide outlines the process for scheduling your exam after receiving PMI approval.
1. Ensure Eligibility
Before scheduling, confirm that you meet PMI’s eligibility criteria:
- PMP Requirements:
- A four-year degree, 36 months leading projects, and 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM certification.
- Alternatively, a high school diploma or associate degree, 60 months leading projects, and 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM certification.
- CAPM Requirements:
- A high school diploma or global equivalent and 23 hours of project management education.
Detailed eligibility requirements are available on PMI’s official website.
2. Submit Your Application
Create an account on PMI’s website and complete the application form, detailing your educational background and project management experience. After submission, PMI will review your application, which may take several days. If selected for an audit, you’ll need to provide additional documentation.
3. Receive Approval and Exam Fee Payment
Upon application approval, PMI will notify you to pay the exam fee:
- PMP Exam Fees: $405 for PMI members; $575 for non-members.
- CAPM Exam Fees: $225 for PMI members; $300 for non-members.
Payment can be made through your PMI account.
4. Schedule Your Exam
After payment, you can schedule your exam via PMI’s website:
- Log in to your PMI account and navigate to “Review Application Status” under myPMI.
- Click “Schedule Exam” to be directed to Pearson VUE’s scheduling system.
- Choose your preferred exam delivery method:
- Center-Based Test (CBT): Select a test center location, date, and time.
- Online Proctored Test: Choose a suitable date and time for the online exam.
Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your appointment.
5. Bangkok Test Center Information
For candidates in Bangkok, the Pearson VUE test center is located at:
Pearson Professional Centers-Bangkok, Thailand BB Building (Emirates Building), 10th Floor, Suite 1010 54 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Road Klongtoey Nua, Wattana Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Directions:
- By BTS Skytrain: Alight at Asoke Station (E4), take Exit 3, and walk approximately 500 meters along Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Road to the BB Building, located next to the GMM Grammy Building.
- By MRT Subway: Alight at Sukhumvit Station, take Exit 1, and proceed as above.
6. Rescheduling or Canceling Your Exam
If you need to reschedule or cancel your exam:
- Log in to your PMI account and navigate to “Review Application Status.”
- Click “Reschedule Exam” or “Cancel Exam” to be directed to Pearson VUE’s system.
- Be aware of PMI’s rescheduling and cancellation policies:
- Rescheduling or canceling more than 30 days before the exam incurs no fee.
- Changes made between 2 to 30 days before the exam incur a $70 fee.
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of the exam; failure to attend results in forfeiting the exam fee.
For detailed policies, refer to PMI’s Exam Scheduling Instructions.
7. Prepare for Exam Day
- Arrive at the test center at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Bring valid, government-issued identification that matches the name on your PMI account.
- Review Pearson VUE’s test center policies and procedures beforehand.
By following these steps, you can efficiently schedule your PMP or CAPM exam and move closer to achieving your certification goals.