Free tool · Based on PMI requirements

PMP Eligibility Checker

PMI has 3 sets of requirements — you only need to meet one. Answer 3 questions and find out if you qualify today, or exactly what's missing.

Your Profile

1. Highest level of education

This determines which requirement set applies to you.

2. Months of project management experience

Non-overlapping months leading and managing projects within the past 8 years.

3. PM education/training

PMI requires 35 contact hours. For Set A and B, a CAPM® certification or a PMI PMP® Exam Prep Course also satisfies this requirement.

Your Result

Set A

    Set B

      Set C

        The 3 PMP Requirement Sets

        As published by PMI. You only need to satisfy one full set to be eligible.

        Set A

        • High school or secondary school diploma
        • 60 months experience leading and managing projects within the past 8 years
        • 35 contact hours of PM education/training — or a CAPM® certification, or a PMI PMP® Exam Prep Course

        Set B

        • Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
        • 36 months experience leading and managing projects within the past 8 years
        • 35 contact hours of PM education/training — or a CAPM® certification, or a PMI PMP® Exam Prep Course

        Set C

        • Bachelor's degree or higher from a GAC-accredited program
        • 24 months experience leading and managing projects within the past 8 years
        • 35 contact hours of PM education/training (GAC core PM coursework is pre-approved)

        Always verify current requirements at pmi.org before applying.

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