PMI Certifications
PMI Certifications
The global standard for project management excellence. The PMP certification is held by over 1.4 million professionals worldwide and is the most recognized project management credential in any industry.
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Recertification & Renewal
PMP certification requires 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) per 3-year cycle. At least 35 PDUs must be in education and 25 in giving back. PMI charges a $60 renewal fee for members ($150 for non-members). PDUs can be earned through courses, webinars, conferences, and volunteer work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exam fee is $555 for PMI members ($405 membership + $555 exam = $960 first year) or $555 for non-members. Renewal is $60/member or $150/non-member every 3 years.
With a 4-year degree: 36 months leading projects + 35 hours PM education. Without a 4-year degree: 60 months leading projects + 35 hours PM education.
Yes. The PMP exam was updated to cover predictive (50%), agile (50%), and hybrid approaches. It’s no longer a waterfall-only certification.
60 PDUs per 3-year cycle. At least 35 in education (courses, webinars) and 25 in giving back (volunteering, mentoring). Many free PDU sources exist through PMI and partners.