PMP CERTIFICATION FAQ

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The PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification is awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), a globally recognized nonprofit professional association for project management.

PMI sets the standards, manages the exam process, and issues the certification to professionals who meet the eligibility criteria and successfully pass the exam.

🌍 Global Recognition – Accepted worldwide across industries.
💼 Career Growth – Opens doors to senior project roles.
💰 Higher Salary – PMP holders earn ~20–25% more on average.
📈 Improved Skills – Master predictive, agile, and hybrid practices.
🤝 Networking – Join PMI’s 1M+ professionals community.
✅ Employer Trust – Demonstrates proven project leadership.
🛠 Practical Tools – Gain frameworks for risk, cost, and quality.
🎯 Competitive Edge – Stand out in a crowded job market.
🔄 Continuous Learning – PMI requires ongoing professional development.

• You want senior roles (Project Manager, Program Manager, PMO Lead, Portfolio Manager).
• You work in industries like IT, Construction, Finance, Healthcare, Consulting, or Government where PMP is highly valued.
• You want global opportunities since PMP is recognized across 200+ countries.
• You want a salary boost – PMI’s surveys show PMP-certified managers earn significantly more.
• You want structured, proven practices that improve your ability to lead complex projects.

PMP is not just about passing an exam — it’s an investment in your career identity as a project leader. If you plan to stay in project management long-term, it almost always pays off in recognition, opportunities, and salary. 

• If they have Bachelor’s/Master’s + 36+ months leading projects + 35 hours of training → Eligible
   
• If they have Secondary Diploma + 60+ months leading projects + 35 hours of training → Eligible
   
• If training not completed → “Almost Eligible: You need to complete 35 contact hours (which our course provides).”
   
• If work experience is less → “Not Eligible Yet: You may consider CAPM® Certification as the right starting point.”

Any role where you managed project phases such as planning, execution, monitoring, and closing counts. Operational tasks do not qualify. 

Any PMI-approved course, online or in-person training, or an accredited university, training provider like us whose program covering project management topics.

 Yes — the 35 hours of project management education/training is mandatory if you want to sit for the PMP® exam. 

📌 Why It’s Required

PMI requires every PMP applicant to show they’ve had formal project management education to ensure you’re familiar with standard practices before attempting the exam.

📚 What Counts as the 35 Hours

• Completing a PMP Exam Prep Training course (live online, classroom, or self-paced).
• University/college courses in project management.
• PMI-authorized training partners (like PreparationInfo and others) that issue a 35 Contact Hours Certificate, which PMI accepts.

Without these 35 hours, PMI will not approve your PMP exam application — even if you have years of experience. It’s a hard requirement, not optional. 

Any PMI-approved course, online or in-person training, or an accredited university, training provider like us whose program covering project management topics.

✅ PMI Members: $405
✅ Non-Members: $575 

Note: This fee($555) is inclusive of 1 Year PMI Membership fee which is $139.

You can take the exam up to 3 times within one year of your application approval.

No, the PMP exam is closed book, and no reference materials are allowed.

1️⃣ Create an account on PMI.org
2️⃣ Complete the PMP application form (document project experience)
3️⃣ Submit the application and wait for PMI approval (5-10 days)
4️⃣ Schedule the exam Online or Center based via Pearson VUE

We will be assisting you in the PMP Exam application process during the PMP Training program. 

PMI may ask for documentation (experience verification, education certificates). You must submit the requested documents within 90 days.

You can take the exam online (proctored via Pearson VUE) or at a test center.

📚 PMBOK Guide (Latest Edition)
📚 Agile Practice Guide
📚 Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep Book
📚 Mock exams & PMP simulators 

At least 4-5 full-length mock exams (with 75%+ passing scores).

The PMP® certification is valid for 3 years from the day you pass the exam. 

🔄 Renewal / Maintaining PMP

To keep your certification active, PMI requires you to earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) during each 3-year cycle.

• PDUs = hours spent in professional development (training, webinars, teaching, volunteering, etc.).
• Once you’ve logged 60 PDUs and renewed, your certification extends for another 3 years.

⚠️ What if you don’t renew?

• Your certification goes into a 1-year suspension period (you’re still PMP certified, but it shows as suspended).
• If you don’t meet the PDU requirement within that year, your certification expires and you’d need to retake the PMP exam.

👉 In short: PMP = 3 years validity + 60 PDUs required for renewal.

You need to earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) every 3 years.

Your PMP will expire, and you must reapply and retake the exam.

You can report PDUs through PMI’s CCRS system on PMI.org.

✅ PMP: For experienced project managers (3-5 years of experience required)
✅ CAPM: For entry-level professionals (no experience required) 

No, PMI requires at least 36-60 months of experience leading projects.

✅ IT & Software Development
✅ Construction & Engineering
✅ Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
✅ Finance & Banking
✅ Manufacturing & Supply Chain 

PMI does not disclose exact scoring criteria. However:
✅ Questions are weighted differently based on difficulty
✅ Your score is categorized as: Above Target, Target, Below Target, Needs Improvement 

No, you cannot pause the online exam. However, you get two 10-minute breaks after completing 60 and 120 questions.