PMP (Project Management Professional)
The gold-standard PM certification globally; appears in ~80% of US PM job postings. New July 2026 exam adds AI/sustainability topics aligned with PMBOK 8.
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Sitio web oficial →Fundado
1984
Sede
Newtown Square, PA, USA
Público objetivo
Mid-to-senior project managers with 3-5+ years experience across all industries.
Características principales
- 3 domains: People (33%), Process (41%), Business Environment (26%) — new July 2026 weighting
- 185 questions (up from 180), 4 hours — new July 2026 exam format
- Covers predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches
- New exam adds AI in PM, sustainability, and value delivery topics
- PMBOK 8th Edition alignment (released late 2025)
- Case/scenario-based question sets with charts and drag-and-drop
- Global recognition — ~1 million credential holders worldwide
Cómo obtener esta certificación
Prerrequisitos
36 months PM experience (bachelor's) or 60 months (HS diploma) + 35 hrs PM education.
Por qué certificarse — ROI
Impacto salarial
PMP holders earn 17-33% more than non-certified peers; median ~$120,000-$130,000 USD.
Beneficios profesionales
- Lo que la distingue
- The gold-standard PM certification globally; appears in ~80% of US PM job postings. New July 2026 exam adds AI/sustainability topics aligned with PMBOK 8.
- Reconocimiento del sector
- ANSI/ISO 17024 accredited
Reconocimiento laboral
ANSI/ISO 17024Costo vs retorno
$405
Precios
$17/yr
Impacto salarial
~1239w
Retorno estimado
Quién debería obtener esta certificación
Ideal para:
- Mid-to-senior project managers with 3-5+ years experience across all industries.
Considere alternativas si:
- Expensive total cost ($700–$2,500+)
- 200-300 hours study time investment
Cómo mantener esta certificación
- Ciclo de renovación:
- 3 años
- Educación continua requerida:
- 60 PDUs/CEUs
- Tarifa de renovación:
- $60 (member) / $150 (non-member)
Precios
| Concepto | Precio |
|---|---|
| Exam Fee Member | $405 |
| Exam Fee Nonmember | $555 |
| Exam Fee Nonmember Post Aug 2026 | $675 |
| Pmi Membership Annual | $164 |
| Training Range | 299–999 |
| Retake Member | $275 |
| Retake Nonmember | $375 |
| Renewal Fee Member | $60 |
| Renewal Fee Nonmember | $150 |
| Total Budget Path | 700–1500 |
| Total Premium Path | 1500–2500 |
Debilidades
- Expensive total cost ($700–$2,500+)
- 200-300 hours study time investment
- 3-year renewal treadmill (60 PDUs + fee)
- New exam format in July 2026 creates urgency and confusion
- Breadth over depth — criticized as 'a mile wide, inch deep'
Mercados disponibles
Global
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