Certification Eligibility
(Source: PMP Handbook Last Updated: 13 January 2023)
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PMP Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the PMP credential, you must meet educational and professional experience requirements. All project management experience must have been accrued within the last eight consecutive years prior to your application submission.
| Educational Background | Project Management Experience | Project Management Education |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent | Minimum five years unique non-overlapping professional project management experience which at were spent leading and directing the project* | 35 contact hours of formal education |
| OR | ||
| Four Year Degree (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) | Minimum 3 years unique non-overlapping professional project management experience which were spent leading or directing the project. | 35 contact hours of formal education. |
The A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
– PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition – p. 434