Portfolio Management (PfMP) Certification | PMI

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Your organization does the work right. But does it do the right work? As a portfolio manager, your role is essential to ensuring that the answer is “Yes.” If you're an executive or senior-level practitioner managing a portfolio of projects, programs and operations aligned with organizational strategy and focused on doing the right work, then the PfMP is the right choice for you. Organizations with mature project portfolio management practices complete 35 percent more of their programs successfully.

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Exam length 170 questions Exam time 240 minutes Languages • English Path to a PfMP certification

Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PfMP certification requirements: Set A requirements • High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent) • 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years • 84 months/7 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years Set B requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent) • 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years • 48 months/4 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years Set C requirements • Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program • 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years • 36 months/3 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years

Follow the steps below for a smooth application process: Gather your application materials Document your experience related to past professional projects and training. Below are some examples to help guide you through your documentation process. • Projects and programs you've led where you've worked, your role and responsibilities, duration of projects • Training you've completed institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours • Experience Summaries detailed descriptions regarding your professional portfolio management experience Additional Tips • Remember to register a PMI.org user account before moving forward with your application. • Take your time. The application is save-as-you-go, so you can take a break if needed. • Review the handbook thoroughly before beginning the application.

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 • Certification or proof of project management experience Panel review and exam scheduling After you pay, a panel of volunteers identified as subject matter experts in portfolio management will assess your professional experience based on your summary application responses. • Upon successfully completing the Panel Review Assessment, you can schedule your exam. • You may attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don't pass.

Prepare for your PfMP exam day. While PMI certifications validate your existing skills and experience, preparation and study is critical to passing the exam. Whether you’re looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses that allow you to go at your own pace, there are plenty of options for exam preparation.

At a glance • 240 minutes • 170 questions • Offered in English only Associated exam content • Strategic Alignment 25% • Governance 20% • Portfolio Performance 25% • Portfolio Risk Management 15% • Communications Management 15% View FAQs Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PfMP certification requirements: Set A requirements • High school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent) • 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years • 84 months/7 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years Set B requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent) • 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years • 48 months/4 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years Set C requirements • Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program • 96 months/8 years of professional business experience within the past 15 years • 36 months/3 years of portfolio management experience within the past 15 years View FAQs

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• Earning my PfMP certification helped me think more strategically. I became more aware of the whole organization, not just my projects. Adam Tidwell Earning my PfMP certification helped me think more strategically. I became more aware of the whole organization, not just my projects. Adam Tidwell

Earning my PfMP certification helped me think more strategically. I became more aware of the whole organization, not just my projects.

As a PfMP-certified professional, I've honed my strategic mindset to curate projects and investments into strategic masterpieces. With this certification, I've successfully aligned portfolios with organizational goals, ensuring optimal resource allocation and value delivery.

As one of the few PfMPs in my geographical area, I have become a guide to my peers looking for a similar certification.

Earning your PfMP certification is a big step — maintaining it shouldn’t have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PfMP holders need to earn 60 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