PMP New Exam: Process, Results, and Certification

The PMP New exam has 185 questions and you will be taking the examination either at the testing center or from home for 4 hours. The exam has 3 domains,

I. People 42%
II. Process 50%
III. Business Environment 8%

Total 100%

Let us assume that you just submitted the answers of your PMP examination, here is what to expect.

- - Notification of Pass or Fail: Await a prompt notification indicating whether you’ve successfully passed or unfortunately failed.
  - Results Undergo Audit: The final results undergo a thorough audit to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  - Final Result via Email within 48 Hours: Anticipate receiving the conclusive outcome via email within 48 hours of the examination.
  - Certification Updated on PMI Dashboard: Your certification status will be promptly updated on the PMI dashboard for your reference and verification.

In this image it shows the exam breakdown.

In this exam result report, it shows that the candidate has achieved the target result.

PMP Passing Score Levels: A Deeper Understanding

The PMP exam employs a rigorous scoring system that categorizes candidates into different levels to provide a nuanced understanding of their performance. These levels are:

- - Needs Improvement: This level indicates a substantial gap in meeting the criteria for a qualified professional in the job role being tested. It signals areas that require significant improvement.
  - Below Target: Candidates at this level have not fully met the criteria but are closer to achieving proficiency. There is room for enhancement in certain aspects of the job role criteria.
  - Target: Achieving at the target level means successfully meeting the criteria expected of a qualified professional in the job role being assessed. It signifies a satisfactory performance across the spectrum of criteria.
  - Above Target: This is the highest level of achievement, indicating a superior performance that goes beyond the expected criteria for a qualified professional. Candidates at this level have demonstrated an exceptional understanding and proficiency in the job role being evaluated.

Here is the Exam analysis in each domain for this test taker.