PMP cost calculator

Estimate the full cost of your Project Management Professional certification — exam fee, optional prep course, and the time value of study hours.

PMI member?Members get a $270 discount on the exam.Prep duration

3 months

Months you plan to study.Hours per week

8h / week

Average study hours per week.Your hourly value

$/h

Used to calculate the opportunity cost of your study time.Course / book budget

Optional — Schweser, Mark Meldrum, or similar.

Cost breakdown

Exam fee: $675Non-member rate
Course / books: $150
Total cash cost: $825
Time value: $3,446104h studied × $50/h, minus 35h PMP-eligibility minimum
Grand total: $4,271

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Estimates only. PMI fees and prep budgets vary; verify exam fees on PMI.org before applying.