Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Demonstrate your ability to lead projects in any industry with this globally recognized certification and open the door to a world of opportunities. The Project Management Professional® certification acknowledges candidates who are skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects.
Experience
3-5 years of experienceExam length
180 questionsExam time
230 minutesIs a PMP right for you?
The PMP certification proves you have the project leadership and expertise in any way of working: predictive, hybrid or agile. It demonstrates your ability to lead projects without being tied to any specific industry or geographic location.
33%
Those with a PMP certification report higher median salaries than those without PMP certification―33% higher on average across the 21 countries surveyed.
1.5M+
PMP certification holders worldwide, with top countries including China, US, and Canada.
Path to a PMP certification
Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMP certification requirements:
Set A requirements
- High school or secondary school diploma
- Minimum 60 months/5 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:
- CAPM® certification or
Set B requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
- 36 months/3 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:
- CAPM® certification or
Set C requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
- 24 months/2 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
- 35 hours of project management education/training (GAC core project management course work is pre-approved to fulfill this requirement)
How to prepare for the PMP exam
PMI® Authorized On-demand PMP® Exam Prep
Developed and validated by PMP certification holders, this official prep course advances your project management skills and prepares you for the PMP exam.
Instructor-Led PMP® Courses
PMI-accredited training
Our Authorized Training Partner program connects you with PMI-aligned organizations that prepare you for the PMP certification exam.
PMI Study Hall™ PMP® Essentials (Subscription)
PMI Study Hall PMP Essentials fits your daily schedule and rides along with you to help take the stress out of PMP prep.
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.
PMI® Authorized Online PMP® Practice Exam
Test your knowledge. Build your confidence. Get ready for exam day.
PMP® Exam Simulator
Test your knowledge and readiness for the PMP certification exam with 175 practice exam questions. Dive into the rationale behind each answer. Access for free with a ChatGPT account.
Where holders drive success
My PMP certification served as the catalyst for my career, showcasing my expertise, dedication, and relentless pursuit of growth.
My PMP certification served as the catalyst for my career, showcasing my expertise, dedication, and relentless pursuit of growth.
My PMP certification served as the catalyst for my career, showcasing my expertise, dedication, and relentless pursuit of growth.
My PMP certification served as the catalyst for my career, showcasing my expertise, dedication, and relentless pursuit of growth.
PMP has been instrumental in helping me grasp the significance of early planning to address issues and risks, as well as the importance of establishing baselines to measure project progress.
PMP has been instrumental in helping me grasp the significance of early planning to address issues and risks, as well as the importance of establishing baselines to measure project progress.
PMP has been instrumental in helping me grasp the significance of early planning to address issues and risks, as well as the importance of establishing baselines to measure project progress.
PMP has been instrumental in helping me grasp the significance of early planning to address issues and risks, as well as the importance of establishing baselines to measure project progress.
When people see PMP behind my name, they understand that I'm speaking with authority on project management.
When people see PMP behind my name, they understand that I'm speaking with authority on project management.
When people see PMP behind my name, they understand that I'm speaking with authority on project management.
When people see PMP behind my name, they understand that I'm speaking with authority on project management.
How the PMP certification pays off
Hear how investing in themselves by earning the PMP has opened doors and created new opportunities for these project leaders.
Maintaining your PMP certification
Earning your PMP certification is a big accomplishment—maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuous skill growth that extends beyond certification is critical to fueling your career and your impact. PMP holders are required to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain a PMP certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:
- Learning
- Teaching others
- Presenting
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Content creating