PMI-PMP: Broad, high-level certification for project management that spans agile, predictive, and hybrid methodologies. Ideal for professionals managing projects in large enterprises and PMOs, where a broad understanding of different methodologies is crucial.
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
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.
Experience
3-5 years of experience
Exam length
180 questions
Exam time
230 minutes
Languages
16
Is a PMP right for you?
The PMP certification proves you have the project leadership and expertise in any way of working: predictive, hybrid or agile. It demonstrates your ability to lead projects without being tied to any specific industry or geographic location.
33% Those with a PMP certification report higher median salaries than those without PMP certification―33% higher on average across the 21 countries surveyed.
1.5M+ PMP certification holders worldwide, with top countries including China, US, and Canada.
Path to a PMP certification
Set A requirements
• High school or secondary school diploma
• Minimum 60 months/5 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
• 35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:
– CAPM® certification or
– PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or
– Instructor-Led PMP® course
Set B requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent)
• 36 months/3 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
• 35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:
– CAPM® certification or
– PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or
– Instructor-Led PMP® course
Set C requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
• 24 months/2 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
• 35 hours of project management education/training (GAC core project management course work is pre-approved to fulfill this requirement)
How to prepare for the PMP exam
Project Professionals worldwide agree: PMP is the gold standard in project management certification and distinguishes you from other project professionals. Luckily, we know a thing or two about the most effective ways to prepare.
Maintaining your PMP certification
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 fuelling 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:
• Learning
• Teaching others
• Presenting
• Reading
• Volunteering
• Content creating
Key Changes for the 2026 PMP Exam:
- New Domain Weightings: The 2026 exam dramatically increases the focus on business environment (26% of questions).
- Business Environment: 26% (previously 8%)
- People: 33% (decreased from 42%)
- Process: 41% (decreased from 50%)
- PMBOK 8th Edition Integration: The exam aligns with the new PMBOK 8, which features 6 core principles and 40 processes (down from 49) to blend agile and predictive approaches.
- Expanded Content: The exam now heavily features AI-driven decision-making, sustainability in project management, and increased emphasis on stakeholder engagement.
- New Question Types: Expect 185 total questions over 240 minutes, including matching, hotspots, and pull-down lists, with a 50/50 split between predictive and agile/hybrid methods.
Key PMP Exam Preparation Considerations & Exam Requirements:
- Current Exam: Candidates taking the exam before July 9, 2026, should continue to use the current study materials.
- Experience Requirements: Candidates now need to show project experience within the last 10 years (extended from 8 years).
