Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

3-5 years of experience

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.


Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

3-5 years of experience

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.


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

About the Exam

Exam length

180 questions

Exam time

230 minutes

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • French
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish

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

- PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or

- Instructor-Led PMP® course (Available Online and In-Person)

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

- PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or

- Instructor-Led PMP® course (Available Online and In-Person)

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)
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Follow the steps below for a smooth application process:

Gather your application materials

Document your experience related to past projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process:

  • 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

Additional tips

  • Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application.
  • Don’t miss any requirements with theapplication checklist.
  • Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed.
  • Remember to focus on your role and responsibilities for the project, not as much on the project itself.
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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
  • Verification of experience signed by supervisor
  • Certification or proof of 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification

Schedule your PMP exam

After you pay, you can schedule your 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 PMP exam day

While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.

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Countdown to exam day.

At a glance:

  • 230 minutes
  • 180 questions
  • 5 unscored pretest questions, 175 scored questions
  • Offered in 16 languages

Associated exam content

  • People 42%
  • Process 50%
  • Business environment 8%
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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

- PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or

- Instructor-Led PMP® course (Available Online and In-Person)

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

- PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or

- Instructor-Led PMP® course (Available Online and In-Person)

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

Project Professionals worldwide agree: PMP is the gold standard in project management certification and distinguishes you from other project professionals. Luckily, we know a thing or two about the most effective ways to prepare.

 

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      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