How to Apply for the PMP®
Your journey to becoming certified begins with the application.
It takes just three steps to complete the application. The central task is to detail your experience and training to show you’ve got what it takes to become Project Management Professional (PMP)® certified.
Three Steps to Apply for the PMP Exam
Confirm You’re Eligible
It starts with your educational experience and on-the-job experience in conjunction with additional project management training. Below are the criteria if you have a Four Year degree, Secondary education diploma or equivalent.
Four Year Degree
WITH
36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years
Secondary Education Diploma
or equivalent
WITH
60 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years
AND
35 Hours of Project Management Training
- On-Demand Courses
- Authorized Training Partner
Gather Your Info
Document your experience related to past projects and training.
Projects You��ve Led
- Where you’ve worked
- Your role and responsibilities
- Duration of projects
Training You’ve Completed
- Institutions attended
- Courses completed
- Qualifying hours
Complete and Submit your Application
You’ll need a PMI account to kick the process off. You can set up your account by registering or when applying.
Helpful Tips
- Have all the info you’ve gathered from Step Two handy so you can sail through the application.
- Need a break? Don’t worry. You can save the application as you go.
Ready to go?
If you’re not a PMI Registered User, you’ll be prompted to set up an account before moving on to the application.
What’s Next?
Application Accepted
Once your eligibility is verified, you’ll be able to pay your Exam Fee!
Audit
Candidates can be selected at random for an eligibility audit.
If chosen for audit, it will be necessary to provide the following to confirm your eligibility:
- Copy of Degree
- Verification of Experience signed by supervisor
- Certificate or Proof of 35 hours of project management training
Schedule Your Exam
After the exam fee is paid, you can schedule your exam:
- The exam can be taken at a Pearson Vue Testing Center or securely online
- You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year in the event that you don’t pass