The PMP is recognized globally as the standard credential for project managers. PMI-certified professionals consistently earn more, get promoted faster, and are preferred by top employers across every industry.
PMI certifications recognized by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.
PMI's entry-level project management certification. No work experience required — only a secondary diploma and 23 hours of PM education. The ideal starting point before qualifying for the full PMP exam.
Start Practice TestThe most recognized project management certification in the world. Requires 36 months of project leadership experience and 35 hours of PM education. Covers predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery approaches.
Start Practice TestCovers agile principles across multiple frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe. Requires 2,000 hours of general project experience plus 1,500 hours on agile teams. Valued in software delivery and digital transformation roles.
Start Practice TestPMI's advanced credential for program managers overseeing related projects aligned to organizational strategy. Requires 4 years of PM experience plus 4 years of program management. Held by less than 5% of PMP holders.
Start Practice TestThe PMP requires both experience and exam mastery. Use this four-step approach to cover both.
PMP requires a 4-year degree plus 36 months of project leadership experience, or a high school diploma plus 60 months. You also need 35 hours of formal PM education. Audit your experience documentation before applying — PMI does verify it.
The 35 contact hours of PM education are mandatory. Use a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) course or reputable online provider. The course also introduces you to the PMBOK Guide and Agile Practice Guide content you will be tested on.
The current PMP exam is based on the Exam Content Outline (ECO), not the PMBOK Guide alone. Roughly half the exam covers predictive approaches and half covers agile or hybrid delivery. Study both — candidates who study only PMBOK underperform on agile questions.
After approval, you have one year and up to three attempts. Take full-length practice exams of 180 questions under timed conditions. Score 75% or higher consistently before booking. PMP exams are proctored through Pearson VUE.
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