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Schedule an Exam

For those well-qualified candidates who wish to forgo the preparatory program and sit for the exam, an "Exam-only" option is available. To protect the integrity of the certification exams, PMI only administers testing in a live environment. An Exam Proctor is assigned by PMI to distribute, monitor, and return the exam to PMI's Professional Services Department for grading.

Included with your exam purchase is an Exam Preparation Handbook, which is designed to give you an overview of the types of sections included on the exam and knowledge areas in which you should be competent. The Exam Preparation Handbook does not contain learning materials. It is an overview of the exam and provides guidance on areas of focus that you should prepare to master prior to taking your exam. Click on a link below to see a sample of PMI's Exam Preparation Handbooks. The actual handbooks also include a short series of sample questions and answer keys, plus some general test preparation tips.

Exam Schedule

CMC Examination Guidelines

PMI's certification exam differs from other organizations because we require candidates to code case scenarios to the highest degree of specificity. CMC candidates must be able to demonstrate a superior level of competency and knowledge of both diagnostic and procedural coding.

A thorough examination process is crucial for maintaining CMC certification integrity. PMI does not use a multiple-choice format, as other organizations do. We have found the fill-in-the-blank method to be a more accurate measure of a candidate's skill. This is because multiple-choice exams might allow a student to guess the correct answer by deselecting the incorrect choices. Other CMC exam safety measures include a live examination. Live monitoring of the testing process helps protect the integrity of the program. Candidates must show ID upon arrival at an official testing site and work within the allotted six-hour timeframe.

CMOM Examination Guidelines

CMOM candidates must be able to demonstrate a superior level of competency in practice administrative issues. A thorough examination process is crucial for maintaining CMOM certification integrity. Live monitoring of the testing process helps protect the integrity of the program. Candidates must show ID upon arrival at an official testing site and work within the allotted four-hour timeframe.

To submit an exam request, click on the "Request for Exam" link below and follow the directions. Excerpts of PMI's Exam Preparation Handbooks can be viewed by clicking the links below.

Exam Schedule
Request for Exam
CMC Preparatory Handbook
CMIS Preparatory Handbook ~ not available
CMOM Preparatory Handbook
PMI Proctorship Program
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