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PMP (Project Management Professional)

Most recognized PM certification globally; 20-25% salary premium in Spain; new PMBOK 8 exam from July 2026

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Fundado

1984

Sede

Newtown Square, PA, USA (PMI)

Acreditación

Non-regulatory professional credential; ISO 17024 accredited

Público objetivo

Experienced project managers (3-5+ years), IT/construction/finance PMs seeking global recognition

Características principales

  • Globally recognized gold standard
  • Based on PMBOK 8 (2026)
  • Covers predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches
  • 35 contact-hour education requirement
  • 180-question exam (230 minutes)
  • 3-year renewal cycle with 60 PDUs
  • Available in Spanish at Pearson VUE

Cómo obtener esta certificación

Acreditación: Non-regulatory professional credential; ISO 17024 accredited

Por qué certificarse — ROI

Beneficios profesionales

Lo que la distingue
Most recognized PM certification globally; 20-25% salary premium in Spain; new PMBOK 8 exam from July 2026
Reconocimiento del sector
Non-regulatory professional credential; ISO 17024 accredited

Reconocimiento laboral

ANSI/ISO 17024

Quién debería obtener esta certificación

Ideal para:

  • Experienced project managers (3-5+ years)
  • IT/construction/finance PMs seeking global recognition

Considere alternativas si:

  • Expensive total cost
  • Requires 3-5 years experience

Precios

Nivel Precio
Exam (PMI member) €375
Exam (non-member) €610
PMI membership annual €130
Prep course (EDAP/EIGP/CEOLEVEL) €990
Total cost range 1,100-1,800

Debilidades

  • Expensive total cost
  • Requires 3-5 years experience
  • Exam changing July 2026 creates urgency/confusion
  • English-centric study materials
  • PDU maintenance burden

Mercados disponibles

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