Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for the PMP® certification, candidates must meet PMI’s eligibility requirements based on their educational background. Applicants must have either:
A four-year degree along with 36 months of project management experience, or
A secondary degree (high school diploma or equivalent) with 60 months of project management experience.
In both cases, 35 hours of formal project management education are required at the time of application.

Non-overlapping experience means that project management experience cannot be counted twice for the same time period. If multiple projects were managed simultaneously, only the actual calendar time worked during that period can be counted once toward the experience requirement.

To apply for the PMI-ACP® certification, candidates must have:
General project experience (typically within the last five years), and
Agile project experience, along with
21 contact hours of training in agile practices.
Specific experience requirements may vary depending on educational background.

Depending on educational qualifications:
Candidates with a four-year degree need 36 months of project management experience.
Candidates with a secondary degree need 60 months of project management experience.
All experience must be non-overlapping and relevant to project management responsibilities.

Candidates must complete 21 contact hours of training in agile practices to be eligible for the PMI-ACP® exam.

The PMI-ACP® exam evaluates a candidate’s understanding of agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques. Prior knowledge of agile methodologies and hands-on experience with agile projects are strongly recommended.

The CAPM® certification demonstrates foundational knowledge of project management concepts and terminology. It is ideal for individuals beginning their project management careers or those seeking to strengthen their understanding of standard project management practices.

To apply for the CAPM® certification, candidates must have:
A secondary degree (high school diploma or equivalent), and
23 hours of project management education completed before sitting for the exam.