PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Practice Exam

The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® certification, offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), validates your expertise in developing, maintaining, and managing effective project schedules. Earning this credential demonstrates your ability to navigate the complexities of project scheduling and ensure project success through on-time delivery.

Who Should Take This PMI-SP Exam?

This project scheduling certification is ideal for project management professionals, including:

• Project Schedulers: Specializing in creating, managing, and communicating project schedules.
• Project Managers: Deepening their understanding of best practices for project scheduling to optimize project delivery.
• Project Team Members: Gaining valuable insights into the role of scheduling in project success.
• Anyone Aspiring to Advance in Project Management: Demonstrating their commitment to scheduling proficiency, a crucial aspect of project management.

Prerequisites for the PMI-SP Exam

To be eligible for the PMI-SP exam, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• Option 1: Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification and at least 36 months of cumulative project scheduling experience.
• Option 2: Hold a secondary PMI certification (excluding PMP)® and at least 48 months of cumulative project scheduling experience.
• Option 3: Have a high school diploma or global equivalent and at least 60 months of cumulative project scheduling experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

With a PMI-SP certification, you might qualify for project roles with a stronger focus on scheduling, such as:

• Senior Project Scheduler: Overseeing the development and maintenance of complex project schedules.
• Scheduling Consultant: Providing expert advice and guidance on scheduling best practices to organizations.
• Project Manager (Scheduling Focus): Leading projects with a strong emphasis on on-time delivery through effective scheduling strategies.

Exam Format

• Exam Questions: 170
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Exam Time: 3.5 hours 

Course Outline

• Schedule Strategy (14%)
• Schedule Planning and Development (31%)
• Schedule Monitoring and Controlling (35%)
• Schedule Closeout (6%)