Project Management
PMI PMPProject Management Professional
PMP (Project Management Professional) is the global gold-standard project management certification from PMI. Covers predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the PMI PMP exam.
- Passing score
- Above Target across 3 domains (People, Process, Business Environment)
- Format & length
- 180 questions · 230 minutes
- Voucher cost
- $405 USD members / $555 non-members
- Prerequisites
- 36 months project management experience + 35 hours of PM training (or PMI-CAPM)
- Validity
- 3 years (60 PDUs to renew)
Exam facts sourced from the official PMI (Project Management Institute) certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
What’s tested
Key topics on the PMI PMP® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official PMI PMP® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- People (42%)
- Process (50%)
- Business Environment (8%)
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Project managers across industries — IT, construction, healthcare, finance — looking for the credential most cited in PM job postings.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
PMP is the credential that consistently shows up in 6-figure PM salary postings. Average salary lift of 15–25% post-credential per PMI studies.
Sample question
What a PMI PMP question looks like.
An organization builds volunteer service into its standard work schedule, allowing employees paid time to engage with charitable causes of their choosing. Which enterprise environmental factor does this policy best illustrate?
See the answer & explanation
Correct: C. Organizational culture
Why: Organizational culture encompasses an entity's mission, values, beliefs, norms, and leadership philosophy. It is the only internal factor among the options. Social influence refers to external pressures, not internal mission-driven policies. Marketplace conditions and political climate are both external factors unrelated to how a company structures employee time.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
751 questions covering every objective on the official PMI PMP® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking PMI PMP® unlocks every other Project Management exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
PMI PMP® articles & study guides
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Best PMP Practice Questions for the 2026 PMP Exam
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PMP Exam Study Guide 2026 — Pass on Your First Try
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about PMI PMP
What is the PMI PMP exam?
PMP (Project Management Professional) is the global gold-standard project management certification from PMI. Covers predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches.
How many questions are on the PMI PMP exam, and how long is it?
180 questions · 230 minutes
What is the passing score for the PMI PMP exam?
Above Target across 3 domains (People, Process, Business Environment)
How much does the PMI PMP exam cost?
$405 USD members / $555 non-members
Are there prerequisites for the PMI PMP exam?
36 months project management experience + 35 hours of PM training (or PMI-CAPM)
How long is the PMI PMP certification valid?
3 years (60 PDUs to renew)
How many questions does the PMI PMP bank have?
751 questions, organized into 3 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Project Management exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the PMI PMP® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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