Certification Requirements
Everything you need to know about PMP and PSM certification requirements
PMP Certification
Educational Background
Four-year degree (Bachelor's or equivalent):
- • 36 months leading projects
- • 35 hours of project management education
High school diploma or equivalent:
- • 60 months leading projects
- • 35 hours of project management education
Exam Details
- • Questions: 180 (multiple choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot, fill-in-the-blank)
- • Duration: 230 minutes (3 hours 50 minutes)
- • Format: Computer-based test
- • Languages: Available in multiple languages
- • Passing Score: Above Target proficiency
Exam Domains
- People:42%
- Process:50%
- Business Environment:8%
PSM Certification
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites - The PSM I certification is open to anyone interested in Scrum.
Recommended preparation:
- • Read and understand the Scrum Guide thoroughly
- • Attend Professional Scrum training (optional but helpful)
- • Gain practical Scrum experience
Exam Details
- • Questions: 80 (multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false)
- • Duration: 60 minutes
- • Format: Online proctored exam
- • Passing Score: 85% (68 correct answers)
- • Languages: Available in multiple languages
- • Validity: Lifetime (no renewal required)
Key Topics
- • Scrum Theory and Principles
- • Scrum Framework (Roles, Events, Artifacts)
- • Cross-functional, Self-managing Teams
- • Maximizing Value and Flow
- • Product Backlog Management
- • Empiricism and Lean Thinking