Schedule Strategy
14% of the examEstablishing and documenting the schedule approach, policies and procedures, roles and responsibilities, and scheduling objectives.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
PMI-SP® Certification Training in Malaysia
- PMI Authorized Training Partner — aligned to PMI's PMI-SP
- Earn 30 contact hours of project scheduling education
- Covers all five domains — Strategy, Planning and Development, Monitoring and Controlling, Closeout, Stakeholder Communications
- Live virtual, face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur, and self-paced options
- 30 contact hours
- Five exam domains
- 170 questions, 210 minutes
Mock exam
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Delivered by Global Master Training & Consultancy Sdn. Bhd., an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute®. PMI Account No. C016821.
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OVERVIEW
What the PMI-SP® is — and why it reads as a scheduler's credential
The PMI Scheduling Professional is PMI's specialist credential for the person who owns the schedule. It is not a general project management qualification with a scheduling chapter. The whole examination is about building a schedule model, baselining it, statusing it and defending it — which is why it reads as evidence of a trade rather than of a broad awareness.
The weighting makes the emphasis plain. Schedule Planning and Development carries 31% of the paper and Schedule Monitoring and Controlling carries 35%, so two-thirds of the exam is building the schedule and then controlling it. Schedule Strategy and Stakeholder Communications Management take 14% each, and Schedule Closeout 6%.
PMI-SP also asks for documented scheduling experience, and all of it must have been accrued within the last five consecutive years. This programme delivers 30 contact hours of formal project scheduling education, teaches all five domains, and keeps coaching you through the preparation weeks that follow.
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Exam domains
Strategy 14%, Planning 31%, Controlling 35%, Closeout 6%, Communications 14%.
- 170
Questions, 210 minutes
150 scored, plus 20 pretest questions that do not count.
- 30
Contact hours delivered
In the specialised area of project scheduling.
- 30
PDUs to renew
Every three years, reported through PMI's CCR system.
The exam is administered by PMI, online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre, and in English only. We prepare you for it and support your application — we do not set or mark it.
Who it's for
Who should take PMI-SP certification training
It is written for people who already own or audit a schedule and want the specialist credential that says so.
Planners and schedulers
Already building schedules in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and wanting the credential that matches the job title.
Project managers on schedule-driven contracts
Working where the baseline, the variance report and the change log are contractual rather than internal housekeeping.
Construction, oil and gas, and engineering teams
Delivering against milestone dates where a defensible schedule and forensic records decide who carries the delay.
PMO and controls staff
Auditing in-house and subcontractor schedules, and needing a common standard to assess them against.
PMP holders specialising
Holding a broad credential already and wanting depth in the one area their projects are judged on.
PMI-SP REQUIREMENTS
PMI-SP eligibility — three sets, and the scheduling education hours
One of three sets, each pairing a level of education with months of project scheduling experience and contact hours of scheduling education.
| Highest education | Project experience | Project management education |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary degree | 40 months of project scheduling experience within the last 5 consecutive years | 40 contact hours of project scheduling education — this programme delivers 30 of them |
| Four-year degree | 24 months of project scheduling experience within the last 5 consecutive years | 30 contact hours of project scheduling education — delivered by this programme |
| GAC-accredited degree | 12 months of project scheduling experience, with a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a GAC-accredited programme | 30 contact hours of project scheduling education — delivered by this programme |
Read the experience rule carefully: all project scheduling experience must have been accrued within the last five consecutive years before you submit. The education requirement has no such window — PMI's instruction is to record all education in the specialty area of project scheduling regardless of when it was accrued, so a certificate of completion stays valid for a later application.
Eligibility is assessed by PMI, not by ProCert. Not sure which set you qualify under, or how many contact hours you already hold? Send us your background on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly.
PMI-SP training in Malaysia at a glance
Duration, delivery and fee vary by format
- TRAINING
- 30 contact hours
- EXAM
- 170 questions, 210 minutes
- DOMAINS
- Five
- RENEWAL
- 30 PDUs every 3 years
- LANGUAGE
- English
- LMS ACCESS
- 365 days
- PRACTICE BANK
- 800+ questions
- EXAM VOUCHER
- Optional add-on
- Duration
- 4 days
- Delivery
- Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
- Fee
- From RM 6,800
- CERTIFICATION
- PMI-administered
PMI-SP SYLLABUS
PMI-SP course syllabus — the five domains of the exam content outline
Schedule Planning and Development
31% of the examDefining and sequencing activities and milestones, building the work and resource breakdown structures, and establishing the performance measurement baseline.
Schedule Monitoring and Controlling
35% of the examMonitoring progress against the baseline, performing schedule analyses and audits, and managing change through formal control.
Schedule Closeout
6% of the examFinalising schedule activities, evaluating performance against the original baseline, documenting lessons learned and distributing final schedule information.
Stakeholder Communications Management
14% of the examDeveloping relationships with stakeholders, maintaining visibility of the schedule, and reporting status and schedule impacts.
ONE PROGRAMME · THREE FORMATS
PMI-SP training formats — classroom, live virtual and self-paced
INSTRUCTOR-LED4 days
Face to face in Kuala Lumpur
Live teaching across all five PMI-SP exam domains, delivered face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur.
4 days · Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
INSTRUCTOR-LED4 days
Live virtual, Malaysia time
The same syllabus as the classroom cohort, delivered live online.
4 days · Online, Malaysia time
ON DEMANDOn demand
Self-paced, start any time
Recorded teaching across the five domains with the same practice materials, worked at your own pace.
On demand · Online
PMI-SP COURSE FEES
PMI-SP certification cost in Malaysia — fees and offers
- Optional examination bundle
- PMI-SP® examination and PMI membership bundle, RM 3,300 nett per participant. Includes one year of PMI membership. For virtual live and self-paced participants.
- PMI examination fee
- USD 416 for PMI members, USD 670 for non-members. Payable to PMI after your application is accepted. Confirm the figure that applies to you in your PMI account.
- Exam voucher
- The exam voucher is an optional add-on.
- Early-bird
- Early-bird closes 30 days before the start date.
- Group rates
- Group rates depend on the programme and can change. Speak to our team for the current offer.
- HRD Corp and SST
- HRD Corp claimable, with no additional SST on the training fee. Published fees are nett.
- PMI approval
- Examination application, eligibility and certification remain subject to PMI approval.
WHERE PMI-SP CANDIDATES GET CAUGHT
Most people who fail the PMI-SP could build a schedule. The exam asked why it was built that way.
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Revising general project management when 66% of the paper is developing and then controlling a schedule model.
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Knowing one scheduling tool well, and meeting questions about method, policy and analysis rather than which button to press.
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Treating Schedule Strategy and Stakeholder Communications as filler, when at 14% each they carry 28% of the paper between them.
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Leaving the application until last, then finding that the scheduling experience falls outside the five-year window.
HEAR IT FROM THE ROOM
What our participants say
PARTICIPANT REVIEWS
What ProCert participants say
I had an excellent experience with this PMP training. The course was well-structured, engaging, and covered the latest PMBOK concepts in a practical and easy-to-understand way. The trainer was knowledgeable, patient, and provided plenty of real-world examples that made the content much easier to grasp.
Alya Alisya
Great training session with clear explanations and practical examples. The trainer was knowledgeable, engaging, and encouraged participation throughout the session. I gained valuable knowledge and would highly recommend this training to others.
Rebecca Lee
Took the Project Management Professional Certificate training for 5 days. It was a great 5 days with Dr Faiz Rasool as the trainer. I learned a lot and know I am confident enough to sit for the exam. Global Master arranged the training & ensure everything went smoothly without any hiccups. For the next training, will find Global Master for sure!
Nur Isnatasha
The team at Global Master Training & Consultancy Sdn went above and beyond to ensure my PMP training was a success. The hotel they chose was ideal for learning and networking. And the trainer the arranged was beyond expectation.
M-Khaled Alhourani
Having best experience in classes, meeting its objective with great environmental and sufficient learning materials. Highly trained trainer and supported by great coordinators. Highly recommended and looking forward on next opportunities.
Khairullyzam Mohd Kamal
I truly enjoyed the PMP training conducted by Global Master. The overall experience was excellent—from the well-organized facilities. The trainer was highly knowledgeable and delivered the content in a very engaging and interactive manner, making it easier to grasp even the more complex concepts. The sessions really helped me develop a clearer understanding of the PMI mindset, which is crucial for the exam.
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Questions
PMI-SP certification in Malaysia — common questions
Is PMI-SP worth it in Malaysia?
It is the credential to hold if the schedule is your responsibility rather than one of many. PMI-SP tests scheduling exclusively and requires documented scheduling experience, so it says something specific that a broad project management certificate does not.
What are the prerequisites for PMI-SP?
One of three sets. With a secondary degree: 40 months of project scheduling experience and 40 contact hours of scheduling education. With a four-year degree: 24 months and 30 contact hours. With a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a GAC-accredited programme: 12 months and 30 contact hours. All the experience must fall within the last five consecutive years.
How many questions is the PMI-SP exam?
170 multiple-choice questions in 210 minutes, which is three and a half hours. Of those, 150 are scored and 20 are pretest questions dispersed through the domains that do not count towards your result.
How is the PMI-SP exam weighted?
Five domains: Schedule Strategy 14%, Schedule Planning and Development 31%, Schedule Monitoring and Controlling 35%, Schedule Closeout 6%, and Stakeholder Communications Management 14%. Planning and Controlling together are 66% of the paper.
Does my Microsoft Project or Primavera training count?
Towards the education requirement, yes — PMI accepts hours spent training in Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools as project scheduling education. Send us what you have already completed and we will tell you how many contact hours remain.
Do the contact hours expire?
No. PMI's instruction is to record all education in the specialty area of project scheduling regardless of when it was accrued, so your certificate of completion stays valid for a later application. The experience requirement is the one with a window — that must fall within the last five consecutive years.
PMI-SP or PMP — which should I take?
PMP covers project management broadly. PMI-SP covers scheduling only, in depth, and its whole exam is the schedule model and its control. If you are the planner or scheduler on a contract judged on milestone dates, PMI-SP is the closer fit. Many people hold both.
How much does PMI-SP cost in Malaysia in total?
Face-to-face training is RM 6,800 early-bird or RM 7,300 standard, nett with no additional SST. Live virtual training is available upon enquiry. Self-paced is USD 199 / USD 249 / USD 299 for 90 / 180 / 365 days' access. The PMI examination fee is USD 416 for members and USD 670 for non-members. An examination and PMI membership bundle is RM 3,300 and includes one year of PMI membership.
How do I keep the certification once I have it?
30 PDUs every three years, earned and reported through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements system. Miss the cycle and the certification is suspended on the third anniversary of the day you passed, until you renew.
What happens if I fail?
Your application approval opens a one-year eligibility period, and you may sit the exam up to three times within it. PMI charges a reexamination fee for the second and third attempts. If you fail three times, you must wait a year from your last attempt before reapplying for PMI-SP.
Can I sit the PMI-SP exam online from Malaysia?
Yes. PMI offers online proctored testing alongside Pearson VUE test centres. Online requires a private room, a stable connection and a clear desk. The exam is administered in English only.
Is the exam voucher included?
The exam voucher is an optional add-on. You still need PMI to approve your application before you can schedule.
Can you run this in-house for our team?
Yes. Private cohorts run at your premises or ours, with scheduling built around your team. Minimum 15 participants.