Hi Ryan,
Do not let it confuse you, it is pretty straightforward:
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PMP Certification Eligibility Criteria (2025)
To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must meet specific educational and professional experience requirements:
1. **Educational Background and Project Management Experience**
- **If you hold a four-year degree (bachelor's or global equivalent):**
- Minimum of **36 months** of unique, non-overlapping professional project management experience within the last eight years.
- **35 contact hours** of formal project management education or CAPM® certification.
- **If you have a high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent):**
- Minimum of **60 months** of unique, non-overlapping professional project management experience within the last eight years.
- **35 contact hours** of formal project management education or CAPM® certification.
It's important to note that your job title does not need to be "Project Manager." What matters is that you've led and directed projects, which include tasks like
Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.
Application Process Overview
1. **Create a PMI Account:* Start by creating an account on the [PMI website](
www.pmi.org/.
2. **Complete the Application:* Document your educational background, project management experience, and 35 contact hours of project management education.
3. **Application Review:* PMI typically reviews applications within 5 business days.
4. **Schedule the Exam:* Upon approval, you'll receive instructions to schedule your exam through Pearson VU.
5. **Maintain Your Certification:* After passing the exam, maintain your certification by earning 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years.
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If you need assistance with exam preparation resources, study plans, or have further questions about the certification process, feel free to ask!
BR,
Markus
