Here's the full PMP® cost picture — the PMI fees you'll pay, plus how to keep your total down by passing on the first attempt.
| Item | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Exam fee — PMI member | $445 (raised Aug 6, 2026) |
| Exam fee — non-member | $675 (raised Aug 6, 2026) |
| PMI membership (optional) | ~$139/yr |
| Reschedule | $70 |
| Renewal (every 3 yrs) | 60 PDUs under the CCR program |
US pricing is $445 for PMI members and $675 for non-members (PMI raised fees on August 6, 2026; regional pricing varies). PMI membership is $129/year plus a one-time $10 application fee, so joining first is the cheaper route. You get up to three attempts inside the 1-year eligibility period; PMI charges a re-examination fee for the second and third — confirm the current amount at checkout.
The biggest hidden cost of any certification is the retake — fail once and you pay the exam fee again, plus weeks of lost momentum. The cheapest way to sit PMP® once is to walk in genuinely ready.
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Start free →Yes — a new exam version took effect on July 9, 2026: 180 questions in 240 minutes (with two 10-minute breaks) and updated domain weights of Process 41%, People 33%, Business Environment 26%.
PMI does not publish a numeric cut score — it's set psychometrically and can vary by exam form. Results come as performance ratings (Above Target to Needs Improvement) per domain.
180 questions (170 scored, 10 unscored pretest) — multiple choice, multiple response, case/scenario sets, graphic-based, matching, point-and-click and pull-down items — in 240 minutes with two scheduled 10-minute breaks (new exam version effective July 9, 2026).
PMI does not publish a numeric cut score — results are pass/fail with per-area performance indicators. Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic mocks before booking.
PMI does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
Four routes, all requiring 35 hours of PM training (waived if you hold an active CAPM): secondary school + 60 months, associate's level / EQF 5 + 48 months, bachelor's degree or bachelor-equivalent (EQF 6) + 36 months, or a GAC-accredited degree + 24 months. Experience must be non-overlapping and accrued in the past 10 years (July 2026 ECO).
US pricing is $445 for PMI members and $675 for non-members (PMI raised fees on August 6, 2026; regional pricing varies). PMI membership is $129/year plus a one-time $10 application fee, so joining first is the cheaper route. You get up to three attempts inside the 1-year eligibility period; PMI charges a re-examination fee for the second and third — confirm the current amount at checkout.
For most candidates, commonly reported 35–120+ hours depending on PM background and prep course. What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
60 PDUs every 3 years under PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program.
No — every question is original, written to test the concepts and reviewed before it ships, with an explanation linked to the source for every option. Dumps are stale, often wrong, and against PMI's policies.