Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Important information for all active PMP credential holders
What is happening to PMP expiration dates and why is PMI making this change?PMI is dedicated to maintaining and administering world class credentials on behalf of the global project management profession. As the number of PMP credential holders grows every year, we are assessing our processes and systems so we can better serve our customers.
Many PMP credential holders are aware of the large volume of PMP renewals that PMI processes at the end of each year. To better meet customer needs, PMI will change all PMP credential holders’ expiration dates. Currently, all PMP credential holders expire on 31 December of the third year after they earn the credential. PMP credential holders will be assigned new PMP expiration dates that correspond with the anniversary date of the bestowal of their credential. The result is a simplification of the PMP certification cycle.
The transition to the new system will begin taking place in late August 2008. Current PMP credential holders will have months added to their renewal cycle based on the anniversary of earning their credential—no one will have time taken away.
The chart below illustrates how the transition will work. Substitute your own credentialing anniversary date for the one shown on the chart. This date can be found on your PMP certificate.
|
What year did you earn your PMP credential |
SAMPLE* date of earning credential |
Current expiration date |
SAMPLE* New expiration date |
SAMPLE* Expiration date after renewal |
|
2008 |
14-Jun-2008 |
31-Dec-2011 |
14-Jun-2012 |
14-Jun-2015 |
|
2007 |
14-Jun-2007 |
31-Dec-2010 |
14-Jun-2011 |
14-Jun-2014 |
|
2006 |
14-Jun-2006 |
31-Dec-2009 |
14-Jun-2010 |
14-Jun-2013 |
|
2005 |
14-Jun-2005 |
31-Dec-2008 |
14-Jun-2009 |
14-Jun-2012 |
|
2004 |
14-Jun-2004 |
31-Dec-2007 |
14-Jun-2008 |
14-Jun-2011 |
|
*Substitute your actual date for the sample date given in this chart. |
How does this affect PMPs who have earned their credential prior to 2005?If you have earned your PMP prior to 1 January, 2005, you will need to know your current credential expiration date and the initial date in which you earned your PMP in order to determine your new PMP expiration date. Once this change takes place, your PMP credential will expire on the anniversary of the month and day in which you initially earned it, in the calendar year following the expiration of your final active credential cycle. For example, if you earned your credential on 14 June, 2003, your initial expiration date was 31 December, 2006. You have renewed your credential and your current PMP credential cycle currently ends on 31 December, 2009. When this change made in the PMP cycle, your new expiration date will be 14 June, 2010.
To whom does this change apply?
It applies to all active PMP credential holders.
Does this change in my PMP expiration date shorten my PMP cycle?
No. This change includes a transition period that provides all PMPs with a partial year that extends beyond their current 3-year cycle. Thereafter, all PMPs will be on a standard 3-year cycle.
If I have aligned my PgMP expiration date and certification cycle with my PMP®, does this change my PgMP expiration date?
Yes. Your new expiration date will be the aligned with the anniversary of the bestowal of your PMP® credential.
When will my NEW expiration date be effective?
The change to your expiration date becomes effective late August 2008.
Do I still need to renew my credential?
Yes. The renewal process remains the same. To maintain your PMP credential within your certification/CCR cycle, you are required to:
- ● Earn a minimum of 60 professional development units (PDUs).
- ● Report a minimum of 60 PDUs online at PMI.org.
- ● Fill in your renewal form and submit renewal fee using the online certification system.
May I still carry over 20 PDUs to my next Certification/CCR cycle once I renew my PMP® credential?
Yes, you may still carry over 20 PDUs into your new cycle, even though your current cycle has been extended.
When will I know my new expiration date?
You will receive a series of notices on PMI.org, articles in PMI publications and direct communications from PMI over the next several months that will provide information and guidance on your new expiration date.
By late August 2008, you will be able to view your new expiration date using the online certification system and on PMI.org when you log in as a user.
You also will receive a series of communications from PMI over the next several months that provides information and guidance on your new expiration date.
- ● By July 2008 – you will receive an e-mail with information about the date change
- ● By September 2008 – you will receive an e-mail with your new expiration date
- ● By October 2008 – you will receive by postal mail a new PMP certificate printed with your new expiration date.
Who can help me better understand how this change affects me?
We understand that you may have questions and are happy to provide the support you need. E-mail questions to customercare@pmi.org. Because this change affects all active PMP credential holders, please allow adequate response time.