Certification

PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™

3+ years of experience

The PMI-PMOCP certifies your expertise in leading and shaping Project Management Offices (PMOs), demonstrating your ability to drive strategic value. It shows you understand the unique needs, challenges, and culture of each organization in crafting an optimal PMO structure.


Certification

PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™

3+ years of experience

The PMI-PMOCP certifies your expertise in leading and shaping Project Management Offices (PMOs), demonstrating your ability to drive strategic value. It shows you understand the unique needs, challenges, and culture of each organization in crafting an optimal PMO structure.


Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Download the PMI-PMOCP Exam Content Outline for details about the exam, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

About the Exam

Exam length

120 questions

Exam time

165 minutes

Languages

  • English
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Spanish

Path to PMI-PMOCP certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following PMI-PMOCP certification requirements:

Requirements

  • Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
  • 3 years of project related experience OR a PMP in good standing
  • 10 hours of PMO education

- You can meet this requirement with: PMI® Authorized On-Demand PMI-PMOCP™ Exam Prep

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Follow the steps below for a smooth application process:

Gather your application materials

Document your:

  • Academic education
  • Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects
  • PMO education
  • Project management experience: Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, and duration of projects.

Additional tips

  • Take your time, or even a break. You can save the application as you go and come back to it whenever you’re ready.
  • Describe your role and responsibilities on the project, not the project itself.
  • If you’re selected for an eligibility audit, don’t worry; it's part of the process. Just confirm your eligibility by providing: 
    • Copy of degree
    • Verification of experience signed by supervisor
    • Certification or proof of project management experience
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Your application was accepted. What’s next?

First, congratulations!

You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee.

In the case you’re selected for an eligibility audit

You must provide the following to confirm your eligibility:

  • Copy of degree
  • Proof of project related experience OR PMP in good standing order
  • Proof of 10 hours of PMO education

Schedule your PMI-PMOCP exam

After you pay, you can schedule your PMI-PMOCP exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling:

  • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online
  • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass
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Prepare for your PMI-PMOCP exam with confidence.

PMI certifications validate your skills and experience, but thorough preparation is key to exam success. Whether you prefer self-paced on-demand courses or helpful study guides, there are plenty of resources available to ensure you’re ready for exam day.

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Countdown to exam day.

At a glance

  • 165 minutes
  • 120 questions
  • Offered in 4 languages

Associated exam content

  • Organizational Development and Alignment 16%
  • PMO Strategic Elements 18%
  • PMO Design and Structuring 18%
  • PMO Operation and Performance 15%
  • PMO Enhancement and Effectiveness 18%
  • People 15%
Not Eligible? View Other Certifications

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following PMI-PMOCP certification requirements:

Requirements

  • Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
  • 3 years of project related experience OR a PMP in good standing
  • 10 hours of PMO education

- You can meet this requirement with: PMI® Authorized On-Demand PMI-PMOCP™ Exam Prep

How to prepare for the PMI-PMOCP exam

Discover the various study resources we provide to help you prepare for exam day.

 

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Publication

Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide

Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide is a vital resource for transforming PMOs into strategic, value-driven assets. Drawing on insights from global PMO experts, the guide addresses key challenges like aligning with organizational strategy, demonstrating value, and driving continuous improvement. With a blend of research, experience, and practical strategies, this guide helps PMO professionals evolve their PMOs to become essential drivers of organizational success.

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Publication
Free for Members

PMBOK® Guide

PMI Standard

Our flagship publication serves as the foundation for the vast body of knowledge in the field. The Seventh Edition captures and summarizes the 12 principles of project management and the eight project performance domains critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes.

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    Maintaining your PMI-PMOCP certification

    Earning your PMI-PMOCP certification is a big step — maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PMI-PMOCP holders need to earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:

    • Learning
    • Teaching others
    • Presenting
    • Reading
    • Volunteering
    • Content creating