How to Get Your PMP Certification
Earning your PMP Certification is a commitment, and that’s why it is valuable. Do you have real-world project management experience that’s led to success? Great—you’ve finished the hardest part. Before you apply, make sure you meet of the following sets of PMP Certification requirements:
- A four-year degree
- 36 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
— OR —
- A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 60 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM
Education Background
Project Experience
Contact Hour Requirements
Four-Year Degree (BS, BA, etc)
3+ Years (35 months) leading projects
35 hours of project management education/training or a CAPM Certification
-or-
High school diploma or associate's degree
5+ Years (60 months) leading projects
35 hours of project management education/training or a CAPM Certification

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PMP Exam Fee
The PMP Exam fee listed below is for members and non-members. Membership is not required to apply for, or take the PMP Exam. Once PMI approves your PMP Exam Application you will receive an email from PMI about how to pay for and schedule your PMP Exam at the Pearson Vue test centers or testing from home.
Member Price
Non-Member Price
Watch the Crosswind PMP Exam Application Video
Applying for the PMP Exam can at times be a complicated and confusing process. Which is why Crosswind created the following video to guide you through the PMP Exam Application Process step by step.

Crosswind 2022 PMP Exam Bootcamp Manual
Aligned with the 2022 PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO). The Crosswind 2022 PMP Exam Bootcamp Manual provides a foundation for the PMP Exam. This manual comes with a complete 200 question exam simulation application and 50/100 question ITTO exams created with over 1,400 ITTO questions in the data base.