Question TypesMultiple Choice, Matching, Hotspot, Limited Multiple Response
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsOne valid, government-issued photo ID with full name and signature. Name must match exactly as registered with PMI.
RenewalRequired -- Earn PDUs (Professional Development Units) through education or giving back activities. PMP requires 60 PDUs every 3 years. Submit PDUs via PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) system.
PrerequisitesSecondary degree (high school diploma, associate's degree or equivalent); 23 hours of project management education completed before exam
Retake Policy3 attempts allowed within a certification cycle. No waiting period specified between attempts. Full re-application and fee required for each attempt.
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish