If you are planning on earning PMP Certification you are, of course, preparing. Nevertheless, did you know your PMP exam application could get audited? It is possible. You want to deal with it and get on with concentrating on studying for the actual exam.
When an application is submitted and received it undergoes a review. This is to make sure it is filled out completely and correctly. When the review is complete the person submitting the application acceptance will be sent through e-mail and they will be asked to pay the exam fee. The person preparing for the exam will then be given a number for identification that is needed when scheduling the day and time for the exam as well as their location to take the exam. A confirmation email will then be sent once the exam schedule is selected. On the other hand, an ID will not be provided if the application is up for audit. PMP application audits are done randomly and only a few applications are chosen. Audit notification will be sent by email and include instructions on how to handle this situation.
This does not have to be a cause for alarm or concern. Think of what could happen. It could either mean the process does not go well or you will need to reapply for the exam. Another option is that the exam fee is refunded with a processing fee being kept.
Now, when it comes to the audit all PMI materials would need to be sent through the mail to the closest PMI center. These materials include training, certificates and educational items. Once all of these items are mailed then it is important to wait to hear from the auditing committee. There will be notification sent if the documents have been received and meet the requirements. Another email will be sent once the items have been reviewed that will indicate the materials are accepted then a PMP exam ID will be given. If the materials are not accepted the email will be sent indicating the materials are not accepted or are not what they need. The person is given another chance to send in information. If everything is accepted then an ID will be given or indicate that the audit was not complete. That would lead to a reapplying needed before taking the exam.
An audit can take around two weeks depending on how quickly items are mailed and how quickly items are reviewed.
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