Set A requirements

• High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent)
• 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years
• 84 months/7 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years

Set B requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
• 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years
• 48 months/4 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years

Set C requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
• 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years
• 36 months/3 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years

Gather your application materials

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

• Projects and programs you've led where you've worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects
• Training you've completed institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours
• Experience Summaries detailed descriptions regarding your professional portfolio management 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.
• Review the handbook thoroughly before beginning the application.

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
• Certification or proof of project management experience

Panel review and exam scheduling

After you pay, a panel of volunteers identified as subject matter experts in portfolio management will assess your professional experience based on your summary application responses.

• Upon successfully completing the Panel Review Assessment, you can schedule your exam.
• You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don't pass. 

At a glance

• 240 minutes
• 170 questions
• Offered in English only

Associated exam content

• Strategic Alignment 25%
• Governance 20%
• Portfolio Performance 25%
• Portfolio Risk Management 15%
• Communications Management 15%