Certification

PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™

3+ years of experience

The PMI-CP is the only internationally recognized certification that offers an in-depth curriculum on the construction industry.

Certification

PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™

3+ years of experience

The PMI-CP is the only internationally recognized certification that offers an in-depth curriculum on the construction industry.

Exam Content Outline (ECO)

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About the Exam

Exam length

120 questions

Exam time

230 minutes

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
Before You Apply

Complete four course modules

Start your journey by completing all 4 foundational course modules in any order. These courses are self-paced and designed to meet your schedule. Each self-paced module is a 6-10 hour commitment. And each is an opportunity to earn professional development units (PDUs) that you can apply to certification renewals.

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Path to PMI-CP certification

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

Eligibility requirements
  • Complete the four course training modules
  • 3 years of on-the-job experience in construction projects or built environment projects
    •    Must be within the past 10 years
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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:

  • Personal info

    •    Email address, address, and phone number

  • Experience
Additional tips
  • Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application.
  • Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed.
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Your application was accepted. What’s next?

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:

  • Certification or proof of project management experience

Schedule your PMI-CP 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 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, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation. Explore the four PMI-CP foundational courses in the Before You Apply section above.

At a glance:
  • 230 minutes
  • 120 questions
  • Offered in English
Associated exam content
  • Contracts Management 50%
  • Stakeholder Engagement 30%
  • Strategy & Scope Management 15%
  • Project Governance 5%
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Before you apply, make sure you meet the following certification requirements:

Eligibility requirements
  • Complete the four course training modules
  • 3 years of on-the-job experience in construction projects or built environment projects
    •    Must be within the past 10 years

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Where     holders drive success

    Maintaining your certification

    Earning your certification is a big step — maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PMI-CP 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
    Learn More About Maintaining

    Build Your Skills Through Advanced Courses

    After attaining the PMI-CP, you can enrich your skills through three engaging and self-paced courses. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a well-deserved certificate recognizing your accomplishment.

    These advanced courses are designed for higher-level skill development for senior-level professionals. Each self-paced module is a 6–10-hour commitment. PDUs earned from these courses can be applied to certification renewals.

    While not mandatory for the PMI-CP certification and capstone exam, these courses pave the way for you to ascend to the next level by obtaining the PMI-SCP™.

    Build Your Skills With Advanced Courses to become a PMI Senior Construction Professional (PMI-SCP)™

    Construction Performance and Materials Management
    Construction Technology and Innovation
    Construction Execution Planning

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