Hi everyone. I am coming from a background where I spent many years as an educator, not a traditional "project manager," though that is essentially what I am in my current position. In writing up my 36 months of experience, I have projects that I hope will be approved but cannot guarantee it. I have 22 months experience that I think is clearly project management and another 14 months of projects that, in my mind, fit the definitions but others may not think so. I am trying to plan for this process where I have to take the 35-hour course prior to even knowing if they will approve the experience. I am thinking about a Plan B if the application is rejected based on experience. At that point, would I be allowed to sit for the CAPM at least? Also, would I be allowed to try again a year or two later with more "official" projects under my belt? Or should I just not even attempt the PMP for another year or two? I do not want to take the course if I will not be allowed to take the exam.
Thanks!