What you're being assessed on
The PMI-SP® certification validates advanced knowledge in project scheduling, including schedule development, maintenance, analysis, resource management, risk mitigation and schedule control.
How the exam works
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170 multiple-choice questions
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210 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 70%
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1 attempt included in the fee; retakes are $599.00
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Answers autosave as you go, and questions and options are shuffled per candidate
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Available immediately after payment — sit it whenever you're ready
Eligibility & prerequisites
- Secondary degree + 40 months project scheduling experience within the last 5 years + 40 hours scheduling education
- Four-year degree + 24 months project scheduling experience within the last 5 years.
What the exam covers
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Schedule strategy
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Schedule planning and development
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Schedule monitoring and control
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Schedule closure
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Schedule risk and resources
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Advanced scheduling expertise
OUTCOME 2
Schedule planning and control
OUTCOME 3
Schedule analysis capability
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Schedulers
- Project Managers
- Planning Engineers
- Project Controls Professionals
- PMO Professionals
What your fee covers
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PMI-SP certification exam
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Exam registration
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Exam delivery
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Official result processing
Your certificate
PMI currently lists the PMI-SP exam as 170 multiple-choice questions with a 210-minute time limit.