PMI Certifications
Informational only — not financial or career advice. Exam fees and certification requirements change, and the figures here are accurate only as of the listed verification date. Confirm the current fee and rules directly with the certifying body before you register or budget. We report the official-body exam fee for a single attempt; it excludes prep courses, materials and retakes, and is not the total cost of certifying.
The Project Management Institute (PMI) issues professional certifications designed to validate expertise in project management disciplines. This overview covers two core PMI certifications: the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and the Project Management Professional (PMP). Each certification carries its own official exam fee, published prerequisite requirements, and renewal or validity cycle. The exam fees cited in this article represent the base single-attempt official charge as of June 2026 and are subject to change; they exclude the cost of third-party training materials, exam retakes, and other ancillary services.
Candidates should confirm the current exam fee, eligibility requirements, and renewal timeline directly on PMI's official website before registering. PMI serves as the authoritative source for all certification standards, policies, and requirements. This article provides informational context only and is not intended as career, financial, or credentialing advice.
| Certification | Exam fee | Domain | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) | $300 | Project, quality & HR | 3 years |
| PMP (Project Management Professional) | $555 | Project, quality & HR | 3 years (60 PDUs) |