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PMP

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam

PMI's project management certification exam, updated in July 2026 and delivered by Pearson VUE.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
4h
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
Not confirmed in this check.

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Overview

The PMP certifies experienced project leaders. A new exam launched in July 2026 with case-study and graphic-based questions. It covers predictive, agile and hybrid approaches across three domains.

Who it is for

  • Project managers with 2-5 years of project leadership experience (depending on education)
  • Programme and delivery leads
  • Engineers, IT and construction professionals who lead projects
  • CAPM holders moving to the next level

Versions

Test centre (CBT)

Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE test centre.

Online proctored (OnVUE)

Taken from home or office with a remote proctor.

Where it is accepted

  • PMI PMP certification
  • Project management roles across industries
  • Employer and tender requirements that name PMP

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

PMP sections
SectionWhat it involves
People (33%)Leading and supporting teams and stakeholders.
Process (41%)Planning, delivering and controlling project work.
Business Environment (26%)Strategy, value, compliance and organisational change.
Exam structure180 questions (170 scored, 10 pretest) in 240 minutes, with two 10-minute breaks. Includes a case-study section. About 40% predictive and 60% agile/hybrid.

Total time: 240 minutes (4 hours), plus two 10-minute breaks

Scores and validity

Scoring
Pass or fail.
Validity
The certification lasts 3 years. Renew by earning 60 professional development units (PDUs) and paying a renewal fee.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official PMP website (opens in a new tab) when you book.

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Valid, unexpired government-issued ID with English (Roman) characters or an official translation, a photo and a signature. The name must match your scheduling notice exactly.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for PMP are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE.

  1. 1

    Apply on pmi.org. After approval and payment, schedule with Pearson VUE at a test centre or online. You have a one-year eligibility period with up to three attempts.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official PMP website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

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PMP FAQs

What changed in July 2026?
PMI launched a new exam on 9 July 2026: 240 minutes, case-study and graphic-based questions, and more weight on Business Environment.
What are the eligibility rules?
35 hours of project management training plus 24-60 months of project leadership in the last 10 years, depending on education. CAPM holders are exempt from the training hours.
How many attempts do I get?
Up to three within your one-year eligibility period. After three fails you wait one year before reapplying.
Can I reschedule?
Yes, up to 48 hours before. Changes within 30 days of the exam cost USD 70 plus taxes.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

PMP and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Project Management Institute (PMI), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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