To complete PMP® certification, candidates must pay ~$550 to PMI-USA, and satisfy all requirements in one of two categories.
Category 1: With a Primary Degree From a Named List of Universities
PMP® candidates must:
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Document at least three calendar years experience in project management (during the past six years), including at least 4,500 hours experience within the five recognized project management process groups.
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Document at least 35 contact hours of formal training in project management.
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Pass the PMP® certification exam.
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Category 2: Without a Degree
PMP® candidates must:
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Document at least five calendar years experience in project management (within the past eight years), including at least 7,500 hours experience within the five recognized project management process groups.
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Document at least 35 contact hours of formal training in project management.
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Pass the PMP® certification exam.
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"PMP" is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
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