PM4NGOs Exams Guidance

This page provides you the guidance to purchase and take your DPro exam, review past exams results, and download your certificate(s). Scroll down to review the most frequently asked questions.

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Welcome and instructions video.

Click here to access the PM4NGOs Exams Platform.

What are the requirements and prerequisites?

Is there a specific prerequisite to take a DPro exam?

Foundation level: there are no professional or knowledge prerequisites to take the Project DPro Foundation exam. They are available for anyone regardless if you are a student, a professional at the beginning of your career, an experienced project manager, or just someone looking for additional skills and knowledge for your work.

Practitioner level: in order to becoming a Project DPro Practitioner, the candidate must first achieve the Project DPro Foundation. Other certifications are not accepted to replace the Project DPro Foundation.

Finance DPro (FMD Pro), MEAL DPro, and Program DPro: at the foundation level, there are no professional or knowledge prerequisites. However, we strongly recommend that you take the Project DPro Foundation first, as it presents most of the standard tools and techniques used by other best practices.

Do I need an invigilator?

No, you do not need an invigilator. As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes).

- What does open book mean?
-- Candidates are allowed to consult any material and notes they choose.
-- Exam questions must neither be copied nor be consulted during the exam.
-- Exams are individual, with no consultation to other individuals.

PM4NGOs team will verify your identification before the exam and review the recorded data and information of your exam afterwards.

Please note that PM4NGOs does not provide live support or invigilation. Our team is not available 24/7 to provide live support to exams. Our response to candidate’s inquiries might take 1-2 days, depending on the time zone or day (working days, weekends, holidays).

If you need live support for your exam, please contact one of our training partners.

What are the technical requirements?

Ensure the following are functional and that you have the knowledge to use (or have appropriate IT support):

A browser with pop-up blocker disabled
Internet speed must be at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload

If you will receive live support from a trainer:

Zoom or other live communication software (confirm it with your trainer/invigilator)
A built-in or external webcam and microphone

Click here to test real-time communication components and bandwidth

Which browsers can I use to take the exam?

The following web browsers are supported:

Chrome (recommended)
Microsoft Edge
Firefox
Safari

Notes:

Due to the frequent release schedule of these browsers, full support of new versions cannot be guaranteed. We make every effort to support the latest versions of these browsers as they are released.
Mobile support for participant reports is limited at this time.

Can I use a mobile device to take an assessment?

We strongly recommend to take the exam using a desktop or laptop browser. Many devices have cookies, cache, and security settings that might interfere on the exam system. Devices settings might prevent the exam to save questions already answered. This means that if you lose Internet connection or close the mobile browser, you might lose all questions already answered - or even lose the exam.

In addition to the risk of your mobile settings preventing affecting the exam saving and resuming, some features available for mobile assessments differ when using a desktop browser. For example:

Reporting at the end of an assessment is not possible because mobile devices cannot display the Coaching report
Some questions might not properly work on mobile devices (depending on your mobile settings
If you have live support from a trainer or invigilator, it might be challenging alternating between the exam and the chat/call with the invigilator
Because there are countless device brands and models, mobile operating systems, mobile security apps, anti virus, and possible combination of features, it is not possible to create a list of requirements or recommendations for taking the exam using a mobile.

If your only option is to take the exam using a mobile or tablet, please see below the kinds of mobile devices that are supported:

Apple iOS 4.0+ devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch)
Android 2.3+ devices (phones and tablets)

How can I prepare for my exam?

Where can I find and download the DPro Guides?

You can download the Project DPro, Program DPro, and FMD Pro guides free of costs and explore other materials and content at the PM4NGOs website.

How do I enroll in a training course?

If you would like to take a training course, check the Training Partners directory. You can also check our events.

Can I practice the exam?

Yes! We recommend that you practice the certification exam and try out its questions (similar questions - not the same). You will be able to assess your knowledge before taking the real exam. You can access the practice exams by clicking here.

How do I purchase an exam?

Where do I buy my exam?

You can purchase your exam at the PM4NGOs Exams Platform. In order to purchase your exam, it is required that you have a profile at the Exam System.

If you already have a profile, log in by entering your username and password, click “Buy Exam” and follow the purchasing instructions.

If this is your first time purchasing a DPro exam:

Click on “Create new account”, enter a username, password, and your name. Then, click the green button “Create new account”
You will receive an email that will request an ID confirmation.
Follow the instruction in the email that you will receive.
Once you are logged in, you can click “Buy Exam” and follow the purchasing instructions.
Use the Exams Guidance (PDF) to follow the purchasing process step by step.

Important note:

Each candidate must purchase its own exam.
The person who purchases the exam is the individual who must take it.
If you have a colleague who also wants to purchase an exam you cannot purchase on his/her behalf.

Can I buy an exam for my colleague, group, or organization?

No - not directly on our exam portal! Each candidate must purchase its own exam. The person who purchases the exam is the individual who must take it. If you have a colleague who also wants to purchase an exam you cannot purchase on his/her behalf.
If you purchase more than one exam, you will not be able to transfer and a request for refund will be necessary, following the 2CheckOut (payment system) time and requirements.
If you would like to purchase multiple exams for a group or organization, contact our team and share the details of your need.

How do I select the right exam price?

The Foundation exams have different pricing depending on your actual job or working status. Use the interactive survey below to verify which price you must select when purchasing an exam: Loading…

I received a voucher to purchase my exam. How can I use it?

To use a voucher to purchase your exam, you must follow the same steps of a regular purchase, except for the payment one.
Once you have added your exam to the cart and reached the checkout step, you must enter your voucher code at the appropriate field and click "Add Voucher". The voucher discount will be applied to your cart.
Use the Exams Guidance (PDF) to follow the purchasing process step by step.

How many times can I take the exam?

You can try the exam as many times as you want. However, each purchased exam grants one attempt only.
If you would like to try it again, you need to purchase a new exam.

Can I cancel my exam and request a refund?

Exams are refundable before you take them. If you have already started the exam it cannot be refunded.
If you have purchased an exam and you would like to cancel it, send your request to exams@pm4ngos.org.

What is the exam duration and format?

What is the exam format and duration?

Foundation exams are composed by 75 questions that can be:

Multiple choice: 1 correct answer
Multiple choice: 2+ correct
Fill a blank (select)
Rank or put in the right sequence

In order to successfully pass the exam you need 49 correct marks (out of 75 available) - 65%.

The exam duration is 2h (120 minutes).

Can I request extra time for my exam?

You can request additional time (1h) for your exam if:

1. You have any disability that reduces your response time to answer the questions, such as vision impairment or physical disability.

If you are taking an exam supported by PM4NGOs partner organization, contact your trainer and provide the evidence he/she requests. If you are an individual candidate, send a message to exams@pm4ngos.org and attach an official document as evidence of your disability.

2. You are not taking the exam on your native language AND the exam is not available in your native language.

If the exam is available on your native language but you decide to take it in a different language, you are not eligible for the additional time.

Is the exam open or closed book?

As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes).

PM4NGOs team will verify your identification before the exam and review the recorded data and information of your exam afterwards.

If you need live support for your exam, please contact one of our training partners.

What materials can I consult during the exam?

You can consult the DPro guide and any training materials, hard copy or online.

-- Candidates are allowed to consult any material and notes they choose.
-- Exam questions must neither be copied nor be consulted during the exam.
-- Exams are individual, with no consultation to other individuals.

Do I need an invigilator?

No, you do not need an invigilator. As of October 1, 2022, all DPro Exams are open book with a duration of 2h (120 minutes).

PM4NGOs team will verify your identification before the exam and review the recorded data and information of your exam afterwards.

If you need live support for your exam, please contact one of our training partners.

Badges and Certificates

How can I access my exam results and certificate?

Exam results and certificate (for successful candidates) are available immediately after you finish your exam.
To review the results of you past exams and download the certificate of the ones you have successfully passed, log in to your profile entering your username and password. After logging in, access the option “My Results”.
If you do not remember your login credentials, please use the option "Request New Password" page to reset your password.

How can access my badge?

Once you successfully pass the DPro Exam, you will receive a message from our Exam System with a link to apply for your badge.

You can also apply for your badge by clicking the following links:

Project DPro Foundation
Project DPro Practitioner
Program DPro
FMD Pro

Please note that you should enter the same name and email used on the Exam System. You will also be requested to upload your certificate.

Due to privacy policies, we do not transfer your information and certificate across platforms. This is the reason why we ask you to apply for your badge.

I have a certificate issued by APMG. Do I need to re-certify?

No. Your APMG certificate will remain valid and recognized by PM4NGOS, our Partners, and all organizations that have adopted Project DPro and our methodologies. If you would like to request an update on your certificate for the new design, send a digital copy of your certificate to exams@pm4ngos.org. Due to the large volume of request, it might take 7+ days to send you the updated certificate.

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Note: You can request your PMD Pro Level 1, FMD Pro, or Program DPro certificate re-issuing. PMD Pro Level 2 certificates can no longer be re-issued as Project DPro Practitioner. Exceptions may apply.