PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® | PMI

Stand out on the project team as a specialized expert with the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® certification. This certification demonstrates your ability to develop and maintain project schedules, manage complex timelines across global teams, and impact project outcomes with proven scheduling knowledge and skill.

Exam length 170 multiple-choice questions Exam time 210 minutes Languages • English Path to Certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMI-SP certification requirements: Set A requirements • Secondary degree • 40 months of project scheduling experience within the last 5 years • 40 hours of project scheduling education Set B requirements • Four-year degree • 24 months of project scheduling experience within the last 5 years • 30 hours of project scheduling education Set C requirements • Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s or master’s degree or global equivalent) • At least 12 months spent in the specialized area of professional project scheduling within the last five consecutive years • 30 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project scheduling* *PMI accepts hours spent in training for Microsoft® Project and for other scheduling tools.

Follow the steps below for a smooth application process. Gather your application materials Document your experience related to past projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process: • Projects you’ve led • Where you’ve worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects • Training you’ve completed • Institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours 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.

Your application was accepted. What’s next? 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 • Verification of experience signed by supervisor • Certification or proof of project management experience Schedule your PMI-SP exam • You can take your exam at a Pearson Vue Testing Center. • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don't pass.

Prepare for PMI-SP exam day. The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) exam validates your existing skills and experience, yet preparation and study are critical to passing the exam. These references are some of the educational resources that might help you get ready. PMI Standards and Publications • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) • Practice Standard for Scheduling Additional Resources • Project Planning Scheduling and Control: The Ultimate Hands-On Guide to Bringing Projects in On Time and On Budget by James Lewis • Integrated Cost and Schedule Control in Project Management by Ursula Kuehn • Project Planning and Scheduling (Project Management Essential Library) by Gregory T. Haugan • Project Scheduling and Cost Control by James Taylor • Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft Office Project 2013: The Book by and For Professionals by Rodolfo Ambriz, Mario Landa

Countdown to exam day. At a glance: • 210 minutes • 170 questions • 20 unscored pretest questions, 150 scored questions Associated exam content: • Schedule Strategy 14% • Schedule Planning and Development 31% • Schedule Monitoring and Controlling 35% • Schedule Closeout 6% • Stakeholder Communications Management 14% View FAQs Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PMI-SP certification requirements: Set A requirements • Secondary degree • 40 months of project scheduling experience within the last 5 years • 40 hours of project scheduling education Set B requirements • Four-year degree • 24 months of project scheduling experience within the last 5 years • 30 hours of project scheduling education Set C requirements • Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor’s or master’s degree or global equivalent) • At least 12 months spent in the specialized area of professional project scheduling within the last five consecutive years • 30 contact hours of formal education in the specialized area of project scheduling* *PMI accepts hours spent in training for Microsoft® Project and for other scheduling tools. View FAQs How to Prepare for the Exam

PMI Standard Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by professionals worldwide, the PMBOK® Guide defines the global standard for project management.

PMI Practice Guide This guide provides the latest thinking regarding good and accepted practices in the area of scheduling for a project. Where holders drive success

My PMI-SP credential has enabled me to integrate complex programs confidently and successfully, even when various agile and traditional scheduling methods are being used simultaneously by different sub-teams.