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Key Facts: PMI-SP Exam

170 Qs

Exam Questions

PMI

3.5 hrs

Time Limit

PMI

$520

Member Fee

PMI

3 yrs

Certification Validity

60 PDUs per cycle

60 PDUs

Renewal Requirement

30+ in scheduling topics

The PMI-SP is PMI's specialist certification for project schedulers. It has 170 multiple-choice questions in 3.5 hours. The exam covers schedule development, schedule analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM), earned value management (EVM), resource optimization, risk-based scheduling (Monte Carlo), schedule compression, and monitoring/controlling. The passing score is determined by psychometric analysis. PMI member fee is $520; non-member fee is $670.

About the PMI-SP Exam

The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification validates specialized expertise in project scheduling, including schedule development, critical path analysis, earned value management, resource optimization, and risk-based scheduling. It is the premier credential for project scheduling specialists.

Assessment

170 multiple-choice questions

Time Limit

3.5 hours

Passing Score

Determined by psychometric analysis

Exam Fee

$520 PMI member / $670 non-member (PMI)

PMI-SP Exam Content Outline

20%

Schedule Development

WBS, activity sequencing, duration estimation, network diagrams, constraints, calendars, and baselines

20%

Schedule Analysis & Monitoring

Float analysis, near-critical paths, schedule updates, variance analysis, health assessment, and delay analysis

20%

Critical Path Method

Forward/backward pass, critical path identification, drag calculation, precedence diagramming, and logic validation

15%

Earned Value Management

PV, EV, AC, SPI, SV, EAC, TCPI, earned schedule, S-curves, and cost-schedule integration

15%

Resource Optimization

Resource leveling, smoothing, histograms, availability analysis, skill matching, and productivity

10%

Risk-Based Scheduling & Compression

Monte Carlo, sensitivity analysis, buffers, crashing, fast-tracking, and recovery planning

How to Pass the PMI-SP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Determined by psychometric analysis
  • Assessment: 170 multiple-choice questions
  • Time limit: 3.5 hours
  • Exam fee: $520 PMI member / $670 non-member

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

PMI-SP Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Critical Path Method calculations: forward pass, backward pass, total float, free float, and critical path drag
2Memorize all earned value formulas: SV, SPI, CV, CPI, EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI, and earned schedule concepts
3Understand Monte Carlo simulation setup, interpretation, and sensitivity analysis including tornado diagrams
4Know the difference between resource leveling and resource smoothing — when and why to use each
5Study schedule compression techniques: crashing (cost analysis) and fast-tracking (risk analysis) trade-offs
6Learn delay analysis methods: as-planned vs as-built, impacted as-planned, collapsed as-built, and time impact analysis
7Practice network diagram calculations — expect multiple CPM calculation questions on the exam
8Understand schedule quality metrics: logic density, constraint usage, float distribution, and open-ended activities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PMI-SP certification?

The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is a specialist certification for project schedulers. It validates expertise in schedule development, critical path analysis, earned value management, resource optimization, risk-based scheduling, and schedule control. It is the premier credential for scheduling specialists.

How many questions are on the PMI-SP exam?

The PMI-SP exam has 170 multiple-choice questions with a 3.5-hour time limit. The passing score is determined by psychometric analysis. The exam is administered at Pearson VUE test centers or via online proctoring.

What are the PMI-SP prerequisites?

PMI requires a combination of education and project scheduling experience. A secondary degree with 5 years (40 months) of scheduling experience, or a bachelor's degree with 3 years (24 months) of scheduling experience, plus 40 hours of project scheduling education.

How much does the PMI-SP exam cost?

The PMI-SP exam costs $520 for PMI members and $670 for non-members. PMI membership is $139/year. The certification is valid for 3 years and requires 60 PDUs for renewal, with at least 30 in scheduling topics.

How does PMI-SP differ from PMP?

While PMP covers all aspects of project management broadly, PMI-SP specializes deeply in project scheduling. It covers advanced topics like critical path drag, earned schedule, Monte Carlo simulation, delay analysis methods, and resource optimization that PMP only touches on briefly.

Is Monte Carlo simulation covered on the PMI-SP exam?

Yes, Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic schedule analysis are significant topics. You should understand how to set up and interpret Monte Carlo results, probability distributions, confidence levels (P50, P80), sensitivity analysis, tornado diagrams, and risk-adjusted schedules.

What scheduling software should I know?

The PMI-SP exam is tool-agnostic — it tests scheduling concepts rather than specific software. However, familiarity with industry-standard tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is beneficial for understanding practical application of scheduling concepts.