What are the Eligibility Criteria for the PMP Exam?

To be eligible for the PMP credential, you must meet certain educational and professional experience requirements. All project management experience must have been accrued within the last eight consecutive years prior to your application submission.

The eligibility requirements depend upon your Education Background.

1. If you hold a High school diploma, associate's degree or global equivalent, then you need:
   
   
   • Project Management Experience: Minimum five years/60 months unique nonoverlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.
   
   
   • Project Management Education: 35 contact hours of formal education (or PDUs)


2. If you hold a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent, then you need:
   
   
   • Project Management Experience: Minimum three years/36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks.
   
   
   • Project Management Education: 35 contact hours of formal education (or PDUs)

For complete details, refer to the PMP Handbook.

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