You are preparing for the PMP exam. This is an exam offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) The PMI organization works with advancing the careers of project managers and helps provide learning opportunities. 

Certification for PMP is earned and approved through an exam and training administered by the PMI. Anyone that wants to get PMP certification they need to take the exam. First they need to meet requirements to get accepted to take the exam. Then they need to train for the exam and pass the exam before earning PMP certification.

Anyone that is working to earn PMP is working to advance their career. Employers are looking to find employees with this kind of complete training. When they see someone has PMP certification they know this person is dedicated to the job and has the knowledge to perform in the workforce. They will help improve the company.

Before taking the exam they need to have a bachelor's degree or project management experience of three years. They also need 4,500 hours project leader experience. If they have a high school degree they should have five years project management experience and 7,500 hours as a project leader. They also have to have PMP training of 35 hours from a registered education provider before being approved to take the exam.

When you are approved to take the exam then you have a year to schedule your exam date. An ID will be given to you through email to help during this process. Applicants need to give themselves enough time to be falling prepared for this difficult exam. The PMP exam has 200 multiple choices questioned. These can be taken on the computer and it is timed. 

There is only four hours. Anyone taking the exam is advised to take their time and to answer as many questions as possible. You are graded on the right answers and not the wrong, but you want to get as many right answers as possible. You need a 175 to pass and it is a pass/fail exam.

One of the best ways to prepared along with taking a class to help you prepare and reading all the materials is to take a practice exam. Actually take the exam as often as you need to feel prepared. It will help you know if you can finish it in the time allowed as well as show you what elements you still need to study. 

In addition, there are online websites that offer free mock exams to help you prepare better. All that is required is that you list with the website and they not only provide mock questions and exams but also give you helpful tips and tricks to do better at the PMP examination.

Though it may seem tedious, but having a degree or management certification that adds to your academic qualification can be a boon for you. It enhances the pay packages and gives you a higher chance of being selected when you are looking to change jobs.