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Project Management Professional (PMP)

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PMP PMI Certifications: Study Roadmap

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Phase 1: People Domain (33%)You are here

Shared vision, conflict, team leadership, stakeholder engagement and expectations, knowledge transfer, and communication.

40
hours
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Phase 2: Process Domain (41%)

Integrated planning, scope, value-based delivery, resources, procurement, finance, quality, schedule, status, and closure.

60
hours
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Phase 3: Business Environment (26%)

Governance, compliance, change control, impediments and issues, risk, continuous improvement, organizational change, and external environment changes.

40
hours
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Phase 4: Agile + Hybrid Blend

About 60% of items use adaptive/agile or hybrid approaches; practice tailoring and mixed-method decisions.

35
hours
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Phase 5: Full-Length Timed Mocks

Simulate 180-question sessions in 240 minutes, including multi-question scenario sets and chart-based items.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
205 hours
That's about 21 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the PMP Exam?

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Age
Education
Secondary diploma (60 months), associate's or post-secondary vocational qualification (48 months), bachelor's degree or higher (36 months), or a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a PMI GAC-accredited program (24 months).
Experience
60, 48, 36, or 24 months of non-overlapping experience leading projects in a professional setting within the last 10 years, depending on education.
Additional Requirements
  • •Application approval is required before paying the exam fee and scheduling.
  • •The exam is delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or online through OnVUE; mainland China uses paper-based testing.
  • •Up to three attempts are allowed within the one-year eligibility period; you pay the fees again for the second and third attempts.
  • •After three failed attempts, wait one year from the last exam date before reapplying.

PMP Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (test center or OnVUE online proctored)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Up to three attempts within the one-year eligibility period. After three failed attempts, wait one year from the date of the last exam before reapplying. If eligibility expires before you pass, reapply without a waiting period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$425 (PMI member) / $675 (non-member)
Total Estimated Cost$425-$675 for the first attempt, plus any reexamination fees if needed
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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

PMP Exam Details

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Administered by Project Management Institute (PMI)

Official Source
PMI does not publish a fixed passing score
Passing Score
180
Questions
240
Minutes
$425 (PMI member) / $675 (non-member)
Exam Fee
Study time: 150-230 hours
Prerequisites: Within the last 10 years: secondary diploma + 60 months leading projects, associate's or vocational diploma + 48 months, bachelor's or higher + 36 months, or a PMI GAC-accredited degree + 24 months; plus 35 hours of project management training or an active CAPM.
Valid for: 3 years (60 PDUs required for renewal)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Project Management Institute (PMI) content outline

People33%

8 tasks: develop a common vision, manage conflicts, lead the project team, engage stakeholders, align and manage stakeholder expectations, help ensure knowledge transfer, and plan and manage communication.

Process41%

10 tasks: integrated planning and delivery approach, scope, value-based delivery, resources, procurement, finance, quality, schedule, project status evaluation, and closure.

Business Environment26%

8 tasks: governance, compliance, change control, impediments and issues, risk, continuous improvement, organizational change, and external business environment changes.

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