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 fee will only be required after your application has been accepted and you are ready to schedule your exam.
Learn More About MembershipThose with a PMP certification report higher median salaries than those without PMP certification—33% higher on average across the 21 countries surveyed.
PMP certification holders worldwide, with top countries including China, US, and Canada.
Download the PMP Exam Content Outline for details about the exam, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
Exam length
180 questions
Exam time
230 minutes
Languages
Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMP certification requirements:
Set A requirements
Set B requirements
Set C requirements
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: