Firstly, you should understand that you cannot avoid a PMP audit, because the selection of a candidate is a random process and only the PMI knows how it works.

According to the PMI,

“All applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected for an audit. The selection of an application for audit is random.”

You should not be afraid of an audit, because failing an audit will not sentence you to a life of imprisonment.

However, that does not mean that you should invite the PMI to audit you. I believe there are some red flags, which may trigger selection and make you more prone to an audit. I believe that if you make some mistakes on your PMP application form, this raises a flag, and you may be selected for an audit.

This can be a painful experience. You may become nervous and fret that you will never pass the PMP exam and your all dreams will be shattered.

I regularly receive emails from aspirants who have failed the PMP exam. Their frustration is evident. Sometimes, these aspirants have failed the exam for a second or third time. .

If this has happened to you, you may have the same, unsettling feelings. However, I ask you not fret because you can pass the PMP exam on your next attempt.

Please note, if you failed the PMP exam on your first attempt, you will have two more attempts with in your one-year eligibility. If you do not, you will not be able to fill out the application again for a year. Even if you don’t attempt the exam or you failed in the remaining two attempts, you cannot take the test for this restriction period.

If you are interested in the PMP certification and you are seriously considering applying for the PMP exam, you might be concerned about the PMP audit. It is a stressful event that can consume your thoughts. However, how worried should you be? How likely are you, by percentage, to be one of the aspirants selected for an audit?

In today’s blog post, I will try to clear up these worries.

First of all, you should know that your chance of being selected for an audit is 50%; either you will be or you won’t.

Now, the second question, about the percentage of applicants selected for an audit.

This is actually a mystery, and no one knows how many PMP certification applications are selected for an audit.

I always recommend PMP aspirants to get a PMI membership. It offers immense benefits that you will understand once you join.

I became a member of PMI as soon as I was aware of its benefits, and, at the same time, I also joined my local chapter—PMI Arabian Gulf Chapter, Kuwait. I benefited and enjoyed it immensely.

One year after getting my PMI membership, I passed my PMP exam. I found PMI membership useful during my PMP exam preparation.

Before we start discussing the benefits of a PMI membership, let’s have a quick look at the types of PMI membership.

The PMP certification is famous for project professionals, but getting this credential is not an easy process. You have to spend a lot of time and money to attain the PMP title.

If you don’t plan well, you may be wasting your resources only to fail the exam itself, costs around 555 USD.

So, have a proper plan for the PMP exam preparation and the process. After the preparation, an aspirant’s next big concern is the price tag. As it is a costly process, many will try to find ways to reduce expenses.

The one factor that can affect your PMP exam process cost is the PMI membership.

Many hopefuls wonder whether the benefits of a PMI membership are worth the price. The cost of a PMI membership is 139 USD, and that is only a waste of money if you are unaware of the advantages it gives you.

A few days ago, I received an email from a visitor to my blog.

He was selected for the PMP audit and was worried. He asked me what would happen if he decided not to proceed with it. He was concerned and wanted to know if he could apply in the future if he did not comply with the PMP audit.

Please note that if you’re selected for an audit and you decide not to go ahead with it, your audit will be considered a failure. After this failed audit, you must wait one year before you can re-submit your application form.

Now let me ask you one thing: why wouldn’t you want to proceed with the audit?

Is it a fear of failing or have you provided some incorrect information?

So, you have applied for the PMP exam, you’ve set your test date, and then life snuck up on you and you can no longer attend. Naturally, you want your money back. You need to know the PMP exam fee refund policy.

PMP Exam Fee Refund Policy
The PMP exam fee refund policy is as follows:

“To obtain a refund for the PMP credential, you must make a request to PMI at least 30 days before the exam eligibility expiration date. PMI will retain a processing fee of 100 USD if you have not yet scheduled or taken the examination. Also, you can receive a refund, less a US $100 processing fee, if you fail to meet audit requirements.”

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