PMI® Global Certification Program

Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®

Conduct a symphony of project portfolios. The PfMP certification proves you have the advanced skills to manage and align multiple projects, programs, and operations with your organization's strategic goals. As a PfMP holder, you'll balance risk-reward, oversee portfolio success, and allocate resources where they matter most.

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PfMP® Portfolio Management

8+ years of experience required

Ideal for executives, senior-level practitioners, portfolio managers, and PMO directors managing strategic portfolios.

Member Price $800.00

Full Price $1,000.00

Duration 240 Mins

Requirements Check

Check Your Eligibility

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 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

Step-By-Step Guidance

Path to a PfMP Certification

Follow these 5 structured steps to navigate your journey towards earning the PfMP credential.

Check Eligibility Requirements

Make sure you meet one of the sets of PfMP requirements before applying.

Set A

High school diploma + 8 years business experience + 7 years portfolio management experience.

Set B

Bachelor's degree + 8 years business experience + 4 years portfolio management experience.

Set C

GAC accredited degree + 8 years business experience + 3 years portfolio management experience.

Gather Application Materials & Submit

Document your experience related to past professional projects and training.

Application Checklist:

Projects & Programs led: Where you worked, roles, responsibilities, duration.
Training completed: Institutions attended, courses completed, qualifying hours.
Experience Summaries: Detailed descriptions regarding professional portfolio experience.

Additional Tips:

Register a PMI.org user account before starting.
The application is save-as-you-go; take a break if needed.
Review the handbook thoroughly before beginning.

Application Accepted: Panel Review & Audit

Once accepted, verify acceptance and pay your exam fee.

In case of Eligibility Audit

Provide degree copies and proof of project management experience.

Panel Review Assessment

Volunteer subject matter experts assess your professional experience based on summary responses. Upon completion, schedule your exam.

Study & Prepare for Exam Day

Preparation and study is critical to passing the exam.

Whether looking for in-person training, practice exams, or on-demand courses, choose the preparation option that matches your pace.

Take the Exam & Content Breakdown

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%

Final Preparation

Get Ready for Exam Day

Prepare for your PfMP exam day with complete confidence.

What to Expect on Exam Day

Format: 170 multiple-choice questions
Time: 240 minutes (4 hours)
Domain Weighting: Strategic Alignment (25%), Governance (20%), Performance (25%), Risk (15%), Communications (15%)
Language: Offered in English only
Attempts: Attempt the exam up to three times in one year if you don't pass.

Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Download the PfMP Exam Content Outline for details about the exam, eligibility, and application process.