Exam Day Essentials
The PMP® Certification Exam Has Changed
The new version of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam launched on 2 January 2021. Find out what changed and how to prepare for the updated version.
The PMP® certification exam can be completed in your home or office. Learn more about the online proctored exam.

You’ve made the investment to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
Now it’s time to make the commitment to prepare for — and pass — the exam. Carving out time and securing the proper materials to study requires discipline and focus. As a project professional, you’ve got what it takes.
Pad Your Schedule
Visit the Test Center in advance so you can:
- Know precisely how to get there.
- Find the room immediately on test day.
Test-day tip: Arrive 30 minutes early so you have time to relax before you start the exam.
Or, you can take your PMP Exam online.
Know Your Limits
230 Minutes – Time Allotted for Exam Completion
- Two 10-minute breaks for computer-based tests. No scheduled breaks for the paper-based exam.
Prove It’s You
Make sure your ID is:
- Valid
- Government-issued
And It Includes:
- Your photo
- Your signature
Stuff You Don’t Need
Calculators
- Built into computer-based tests
Scratch Paper and Pencils or Erasable Boards and Markers
- Provided by test administrators
Results – Just Like That
Computer-Based Testing
- You’ll find out if you passed before you leave.
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