How to Obtain PMP Certification

To obtain PMP certification, start by ensuring you meet the eligibility requirements set by PMI. You need 36 months of project leadership experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 60 months without one. Additionally, complete 35 contact hours of formal project management education before applying.

After that, fill out the application on the PMI website, pay the exam fee, and prepare for the exam, which consists of 180 questions over 230 minutes. Once you're ready, schedule your exam and pass it to earn your certification.

Eligibility Requirements

• 36 months of project leadership experience (with a bachelor’s degree)
• 60 months of project leadership experience (without a bachelor’s degree)
• 35 contact hours of formal project management education

Exam Details

• 180 questions
• 230 minutes total time
• Two scheduled 10-minute breaks

ThinkLouder offers classes to help you prepare for the PMP exam, taught by PMI-approved trainers. With over 55,000 practitioners trained since 2001, we provide the necessary education to help you meet the 35 contact hour requirement. For more information about our courses, check our certifications page.

For a more detailed overview of the certification process, you can read our post on how to get a PMP certification.

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• To understand the full scope and benefits, read What is PMP Certification?.
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