Eligibility & Application
How much project leadership experience do I need?
The short answer
You need between 2 and 5 years (24 to 60 months) of experience leading and directing projects, depending entirely on your highest level of education. This experience must have been accrued within the last 10 consecutive years.
PMI evaluates experience based on your actual role in project delivery rather than strictly by job title. You must have spent the required months actively 'leading and directing' project tasks.
- With a high school diploma or GED: 60 months
- With an associate degree or global equivalent: 48 months
- With a bachelor's degree or global equivalent: 36 months
- With a PMI GAC-accredited bachelor's or master's degree: 24 months
Experience cannot overlap in PMI's calculation. If you managed two projects simultaneously during a single month, it only counts as one month of project management experience.
Choose your PMP course
Compare the Virtual 4-Day Live PMP course and the 4-Week Online Sprint, then choose the schedule that fits you.