PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) | PMI

The PMI-PMOCP certifies your expertise in leading and shaping Project Management Offices (PMOs), demonstrating your ability to drive strategic value. It shows you understand the unique needs, challenges, and culture of each organization in crafting an optimal PMO structure.

The PMI-PMOCP exam is designed to validate and elevate experienced project professionals into key roles within PMOs. Tailored for current and aspiring PMO professionals, this certification enhances your skills, maximizes your impact, and ensures value delivery within your organization. It demonstrates your ability to support, create, and lead a PMO, showcasing your expertise in driving PMO success across various industries. The PMI-PMOCP certification emphasizes the strategic value of PMOs, focusing on flexibility and customized approaches rather than a one-size-fits-all model. It proves your ability to contribute to PMO success, positioning you as a key player in organizational growth. Particularly suited for: • PMO Leaders • PMO Team Members • Project Managers & Coordinators

Exam length 120 questions Exam time 165 minutes Languages • English • Brazilian Portuguese • Chinese (Simplified) • Spanish • Arabic • French • German • Japanese • Korean • Chinese (Traditional)

Requirements • Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent • 3 years of project related experience within the last 8 years OR a PMP in good standing • 10 hours of PMO education - You can meet this requirement with: PMI® Authorized On-Demand PMI-PMOCP™ Exam Prep

Gather your application materials Document your: • Academic education • Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects • PMO education • Project management experience: Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, and duration of projects. Additional tips • Take your time, or even a break. You can save the application as you go and come back to it whenever you’re ready. • Describe your role and responsibilities on the project, not the project itself. • If you’re selected for an eligibility audit, don’t worry; it's part of the process. Just confirm your eligibility by providing: Copy of degree Verification of experience signed by supervisor Certification or proof of project management experience • Copy of degree • Verification of experience signed by supervisor • Certification or proof of project management experience

First, congratulations! You're on the path toward career advancement. Once you verify your acceptance, the next step is to pay your exam fee. In the case you’re selected for an eligibility audit You must provide the following to confirm your eligibility: • Copy of degree • Proof of project related experience OR PMP in good standing order • Proof of 10 hours of PMO education Schedule your PMI-PMOCP exam After you pay, you can schedule your PMI-PMOCP exam. Below are some helpful details about exam scheduling: • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center (recommended) or securely online • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don’t pass

PMI certifications validate your skills and experience, but thorough preparation is key to exam success. Whether you prefer self-paced on-demand courses or helpful study guides, there are plenty of resources available to ensure you’re ready for exam day.

At a glance • 165 minutes • 120 questions • Offered in 4 languages Associated exam content • Organizational Development and Alignment 16% • PMO Strategic Elements 18% • PMO Design and Structuring 18% • PMO Operation and Performance 15% • PMO Enhancement and Effectiveness 18% • People 15% View FAQs

Discover the various study resources we provide to help you prepare for exam day. PMI members receive exclusive savings on exam prep. • Publication Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide is a vital resource for transforming PMOs into strategic, value-driven assets. Drawing on insights from global PMO experts, the guide addresses key challenges like aligning with organizational strategy, demonstrating value, and driving continuous improvement. With a blend of research, experience, and practical strategies, this guide helps PMO professionals evolve their PMOs to become essential drivers of organizational success. Learn More

Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide is a vital resource for transforming PMOs into strategic, value-driven assets. Drawing on insights from global PMO experts, the guide addresses key challenges like aligning with organizational strategy, demonstrating value, and driving continuous improvement. With a blend of research, experience, and practical strategies, this guide helps PMO professionals evolve their PMOs to become essential drivers of organizational success. • Publication Free for Members PMBOK® Guide PMI Standard Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management. Learn More

PMI Standard Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management. • Live Class Instructor-Led PMOCP™ Courses Expert training backed by PMI Get exam-ready with a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Choose online or in-person courses for structured guidance, real-time interaction, and accountability. Learn More

Expert training backed by PMI Get exam-ready with a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Choose online or in-person courses for structured guidance, real-time interaction, and accountability.

Earning your PMI-PMOCP certification is a big step — maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PMI-PMOCP holders need to earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent: • Learning • Teaching others • Presenting • Reading • Volunteering • Content creating