Written by the AgileFever editorial team. Facts checked on November 12, 2026 against the official pages of the organizations named in this post. AgileFever sells training for some of the topics covered here, and we say so wherever it applies.
This is the overview of PMP certification cost. It shows PMI’s published fees in US dollars and in Indian rupees, explains what the 35-hour training line really is, and links to the detailed budgets: the USA budget, the India budget, and the exam fee guide.
PMP certification cost: what PMI charges
| PMI fee | US store, member | US store, non-member | India store, member | India store, non-member |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMP exam | $425 | $675 | ₹27,406 | ₹55,488 |
| Exam retake | $275 | $375 | ₹18,625 | ₹25,380 |
| PMI membership, first year | $164 plus $10 application fee | not joined | ₹10,615 plus ₹965 application fee | not joined |
| Certification renewal, every 3 years | $60 | $150 | ₹4,053 | ₹10,133 |
| PMI on-demand PMP Exam Prep Course (35 hours) | $699 | $799 | ₹47,189 | ₹53,944 |
| PMI PMP Practice Exam | $99 | $99 | ₹6,659 | ₹6,659 |
Source: PMI’s US and India online stores, read on November 12, 2026. PMI prices by country and membership, and some third-party pages quote $445 for the member exam fee, so confirm the amount at checkout before you pay. PMI also lists a second membership option at $154 in the US store and ₹9,650 in the India store.
Computed from the fees above. Membership counts as $174 with the application fee. Bars scale to the largest total.
The membership break-even. Membership saves $250 on the exam and costs $174 in the first year, so a member comes out $76 ahead before counting anything else. It saves $100 more on each retake and $100 on PMI’s own prep course. PMI also gives members the PMBOK Guide in digital form. The break-even only fails if you will not take the exam or the gap between the two fees narrows.
The cost PMI does not set: the 35 hours of training
To apply you need 35 hours of project management training, or an active CAPM certification. PMI’s PMP page lists three ways to meet it: a self-paced course from any organization, a live instructor-led class, or an active CAPM. From December 1, 2026, live classes count only if an Authorized Training Partner, a China Registered Education Provider or an accredited higher-education program delivers them. Self-paced courses from any organization still count, and PMI’s own on-demand course is the one price PMI publishes.
Training is the line with the widest range, and it is the only one you fill in yourself. A total is $599 for PMI’s fees as a member, plus your course quote, plus a practice tool if the course has none.
Can you apply? The experience requirement
PMI’s page asks for experience leading projects within the last 10 years, plus the 35 hours. The time depends on your education:
| Education | Experience leading projects |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5 years |
| Associate’s degree or vocational diploma | 4 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3 years |
| Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from a PMI Global Accreditation Center program | 2 years |
Source: PMI’s PMP certification page, read November 12, 2026. Overlapping months count once. See the PMP eligibility post for what counts as project experience.
Do the costs end after you pass?
The certification lasts three years and needs 60 professional development units in that time. PMI’s US store lists the renewal at $60 for members and $150 for non-members, and ₹4,053 and ₹10,133 in the India store. Staying a member for the whole cycle costs more than the renewal saving, so keep membership only if you will use its learning resources to earn your units. Read PMP renewal: PDUs, where to earn them and what it costs for the arithmetic.
Find out whether they pay the exam fee, the course, membership or a retake, and whether you need approval before you pay.
The member rate on the exam, the retake and PMI’s prep course repays the membership.
Pick a course that meets PMI’s rule, and check what it includes so you do not pay twice for practice exams.
A study plan keeps you to one attempt. See the 8-week PMP study plan.
A retake is $275 as a member in the US store. PMI allows up to three attempts in a year.
Is the PMP worth the cost for you?
| Your situation | What it means for the cost |
|---|---|
| Your employer or target employers ask for the PMP | The cost is a requirement. Ask about reimbursement before you buy. |
| You already meet the experience rule and run delivery | Budget the PMI fees plus a course. Spend study time on predictive planning and the Business Environment domain. |
| You are short of the experience requirement | Wait, or look at the CAPM as PMI suggests. Course money is wasted if you cannot apply. |
| You work mostly in agile teams | Compare it with other credentials first. Read SAFe versus PMI-ACP. |
PMI publishes salary survey data separately, and results vary by country and role, so check the latest edition for your market before you count on a pay rise.
Where AgileFever fits
We run PMP training, and the AgileFever PMP training page lists the course details and current batches. Apply the same tests to us as to any provider: ask for the written answers to the ten quote items, and check PMI’s directory for anything that depends on Authorized Training Partner status. If you also plan to use AI tools in your plans and reports, the Generative AI and Agentic AI for Project and Program Management course covers that second layer.
Questions people ask
How much does PMP certification cost?
In PMI’s US store the exam is $425 for members and $675 for non-members. Membership adds $174 in the first year, so a member’s PMI charges are $599. The 35-hour course is extra and set by the provider, apart from PMI’s own course at $699 for members.
Is PMI membership required for the PMP?
No. It is optional, and it saves $250 on the exam fee against $174 for the first year. It also lowers the retake and renewal fees.
What does PMP renewal cost?
PMI’s US store lists $60 for members and $150 for non-members every three years, and ₹4,053 and ₹10,133 in the India store. Read the amount in your myPMI account when your cycle ends.
What does a retake cost?
A retake is $275 for members and $375 for non-members in PMI’s US store. PMI allows up to three attempts in one year.
Can I get PMP certified for under $1,000?
PMI’s own charges are $599 for a member. Whether the total stays under $1,000 depends on the 35-hour course you choose and whether a practice tool is included. PMI’s own on-demand course at $699 brings a member to $1,298 before a practice exam.
Does PMI price the exam the same in every country?
No. PMI prices by country and membership. The India store shows ₹27,406 for members and ₹55,488 for non-members. Check the store for your country at checkout.
PMI’s PMP certification page lists the current requirements.
