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- CAPM Handbook.pdf
- Introduction to PMI Credentials
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- PMI Examination Policies & Procedures
- Application Processing
- Credential Payment Process
- Examination Scheduling Notification
- Examination Administration
- Examination Language Aids
- Special Accommodations for the Examination
- How to Schedule Your Examination Appointment
- Examination Cancellations, Rescheduling, No Shows
- PMI Examination Security & Confidentiality Policy
- Examination Site Requirements & Confidentiality
- Examination Results Notification & Score Report
- Reexamination
- PMI Appeals Procedure
- Credential Terms of Use
- Print Application Forms
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Yo u r G u i de t o S u ccess in Project Managem e nt
This handbook contains information on how you can apply for the Certified
Associate in Project Management – a credential designed to demonstrate
your knowledge of project management processes and terminology.
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About PMI’s Credentials
As a global organization with a 37-year history of advocacy for the profession, Project Management
Institute (PMI ) supports practitioners with project management credentials that objectively assess
experience, education and knowledge
®
The family of credentials includes the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), the Program
Management Professional (PgMPSM), and one of the world’s most widely recognized professional
credentials, the Project Management Professional (PMP®).
PMI credentials establish your dedication to and proficiency in the profession. When you earn a PMI
credential, you gain distinction and recognition in a growing community of project management
practitioners. To attain a credential, you must satisfy the educational and professional experience
requirements established by PMI, demonstrate your ability to apply your project management
understanding and knowledge to situational and scenario-based questions in the examination, and, in
the case of the PgMP, successfully complete two additional evaluations.
Achievement of one or several of these prestigious credentials acknowledges your abilities in project and
program management and increases your visibility within your organization and on an international level.
In order to maintain the credential, you must show ongoing professional commitment to the field of
project management by satisfying PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program or by
renewing the credential.
If you are ready to establish your credibility in the application of project management practices and to
become a more valuable member of your organization, you have taken a step in the right direction. Join
the ranks of this elite group of credential holders and gain the professional recognition you deserve.
PMI Certification Department Mission
Initiate, establish, evaluate, maintain and administer a professional
credential program to promote and support project management
practitioners, and the profession.
Why You Need the Credential Handbook
PMI recommends that all credential applicants read this entire handbook. It is important to read and
understand this handbook because:
• It helps you determine which credential is most appropriate for you
• It contains important information about the credential process
• It outlines the eligibility requirements for each credential
• It provides contact information for PMI and PMI’s test administration partner, Prometric
• It gives guidelines for examination scheduling, test administration, and test site policies
• It discusses credential fees and refund policies
• It details PMI’s policies and procedures, such as the audit process and appeals procedure
• You will have to affirm that you have read and understand this handbook before you submit your
credential application
If you need clarification or have any questions about any part of this handbook or the policies contained
herein, please contact PMI’s Customer Care team at PMI’s Global Operations Center before you
proceed with your application.
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How to Apply Online
PMI encourages you to use the online certification system to apply for all credentials. Click here to gain
access to the online certification system.
NOTE: Faxed or incomplete applications will not be processed or returned.
You can also use the online certification system to:
• Apply and submit payment to take or retake any of PMI’s examinations and/or evaluations
• View your submitted credential application
• View your examination eligibility status
• Download PMI audit forms and/or examination score reports
• Access your certification record and update your contact information
• View your listing on the Credential Registry
• Submit payment for credential renewal
PMI Contact Information
PMI Global Operations Center
Four Campus Boulevard
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 19073-3299 USA
Phone: +1-610-356-4600
Fax: +1-610-356-4647
E-mail: customercare@pmi.org
Online: www.PMI.org
Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) Service Centre
Avenue de Tervueren 300
B-1150 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: +32-2-743 15 73
Fax: +32-2-743 15 50
E-mail: customercare.emea@pmi.org
Asia Pacific Service Centre
73 Bukit Timah Road
#03-01 Rex House
Singapore 229832
Phone: +65 6330 6733
Fax: +65 6336 2263
E-mail: customercare.asiapac@pmi.org
Credential Handbook last updated September 2007
© 2007 Project Management Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.
“PMI”, the PMI logo, “Making project management indispensable for business results”, “PMP”, the PMP logo, and “CAPM” are
registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. “PgMP” is a service mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.
For a comprehensive list of PMI marks, contact the PMI Legal Department.
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About the CAPM Credential
Launched in 2003, the CAPM recognizes individuals with a demonstrated understanding of the
fundamental knowledge, processes, and terminology as defined in A Guide to the Project Management
Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), the standard of project management’s good practices. The CAPM
credential candidate contributes to a project team as a subject matter expert and may also serve as a
sponsor, facilitator, liaison, or coordinator. These project team members assume full or partial
responsibility for individual project tasks in their areas of expertise (e.g., finance, marketing, legal), which
may not be industry-specific, but relevant across many functional areas and industries.
Timeline of the CAPM Credential Process
Application Submission
Window open 90 da
y
s
Application Completeness
Review
5 business days
(when submitted online)
Multiple-Choice
Examination Eligibility
1 year
(from eligibility notification)
Certification Cycle
5 years
(from the date the examination
is passed)
Audit Process
(if application is selected)
5 business days
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CAPM Eligibility Requirements & Verification
To be eligible for the CAPM credential, you must meet certain educational and professional experience
requirements. At minimum, you need a high school diploma or global equivalent and must meet one of
the following eligibility requirements.
Educational
Background Project Management
Experience Project Management
Education
High School diploma,
Associate’s degree or
global equivalent
AND 1,500 hours of professional
experience on a project
management team
OR 23 contact hours of formal
education
NOTE: Individuals who have attained the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential
are not eligible to take the CAPM examination or to receive the CAPM credential.
Information to help You Complete the Credential Application
Use the experience verification section of the online application to document your professional project
management experience (option 1) or use the project management education section of the online
application to document your project management education (option 2).
Option 1: Professional Project Management Experience
If you choose to report 1,500 hours of professional project management experience, document your work
on a project. Document projects individually. Do not group project management experience. Also,
document the number of hours applied to the five project management process groups and summarize,
by process, your experience on each project.
Option 2: Project Management Education
If you choose to document 23 contact hours of project management education, you are required to
complete the project management education section of the application. You should document all project
management education hours regardless of when they were accrued. However, if the entire course is not
completed at the time of application, the course cannot be used to fulfill the requirement.
You can satisfy the project management educational requirements by demonstrating the successful
completion of courses, workshops and training sessions offered by one or more of the following types of
education providers:
A. PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)*
B. PMI Component organizations*
C. Employer/company-sponsored programs
D. Training companies or consultants
E. Distance-learning companies, including an end-of-course assessment
F. University/college academic and continuing education programs
*Courses offered by PMI R.E.P.s, PMI Components (chapters, specific interest groups,
colleges), or PMI, are pre-approved for contact hours in fulfillment of the educational eligibility
requirement.
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NOTE: One hour of classroom instruction equals one contact hour. If you have completed a
university or college course on project management that met for three hours per week for 15
weeks, you would document 45 contact hours on the application. If only a portion of a course
dealt with project management, only the hours spent on project management can be applied
toward the total.
The following education does not satisfy the education requirements:
• PMI chapter meetings*
• Self-study (e.g., reading books)
*If at least one hour of a chapter meeting is spent conducting a learning activity, the hour(s) spent
in that activity can be counted towards the educational eligibility requirement.
Refer to the PMI Credential Examination Policies & Procedures section in this handbook for details on
next steps after you submit your application.
CAPM Examination Information & Blueprint
The CAPM examination is comprised of 150 multiple-choice questions. Of the 150 questions, 15 are
considered pretest questions. Pretest questions do not affect the score and are used in examinations as
an effective and legitimate way to test the validity of future examination questions. All questions are
randomly placed throughout the examination.
No. of Scored Questions No. of Pretest (Unscored)
Questions Total Examination
Questions
135
15
150
Computer-based testing (CBT) is the standard method of administration for PMI examinations. Paper-
based testing (PBT) is available under limited circumstances (refer to the Examination Administration
section in this handbook for more details).
The allotted time to complete the computer-based examination is three hours. The examination is
preceded by a 15-minute computer tutorial, which is not included in the examination time of three hours.
The tutorial will confirm that the correct examination is on the screen and will provide instruction on
taking the computer-based examination.
Examination Tutorial Allotted Examination
Time Total Examination
Time
15 minutes
3 hours 3 hours and
15 minutes
It may take some credential candidates less than the allotted three hours to complete the examination.
Item Development
CAPM examination questions:
• Are developed and independently validated by global work groups of CAPM credential holders
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• Are referenced solely to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide)—Third Edition
• Are monitored through psychometric analysis
Examination Blueprint
The CAPM examination blueprint identifies the proportion of questions from each chapter of the
PMBOK® Guide—Third Edition that will appear on the examination. The questions are derived by
combining the overall evaluations of importance, criticality, and frequency, and by converting the results
into percentages.
The percentages are used to determine the number of questions related to each chapter that appears on
the examination.
PMBOK® Guide—
Third Edition
Chapter
Percentage of
Questions
1 4%
2 4%
3 11%
4 11%
5 11%
6 11%
7 9%
8 7%
9 7%
10 7%
11 11%
12 7%
TOTAL 100%
Refer to the PMI Credential Examination Policies & Procedures section in this handbook for more details.
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CAPM Credential Fees & Refund Policy
You must submit payment of the CAPM credential fee as part of the payment process (if you submit an
application online) or as part of the application process (if you submit a paper application). You can
submit payment by credit card using the online certification system or through postal mail if you chose to
pay by check, money order or wire. For all mail-in payments, please include your PMI identification
number and user name.
The proper fees for payment are determined by your PMI membership status and the examination
delivery option (computer-based versus paper-based) for your geographic location. Refer to the
Examination Administration section in this handbook to help you determine if computer-based delivery or
paper-based delivery of the examination is most appropriate for you. Once you determine the
examination delivery option, use the following chart to determine the credential fee.
Examination Administration
Type PMI Membership
Status
US Dollars
Euros
Computer-based testing (CBT) member $225 € 185
Computer-based testing (CBT) nonmember $300 € 250
Paper-based testing (PBT) member $225 € 185
Paper-based testing (PBT) nonmember $300 € 250
Reexamination CBT or PBT member $150 € 125
Reexamination CBT or PBT nonmember $200 € 170
Credential renewal, CBT or PBT member $150 € 125
Credential renewal, CBT or PBT nonmember $200 € 170
The PMI membership rate will only apply if you are a member of PMI in good standing at the time your
application is approved. If PMI membership is obtained after this application has been submitted, PMI will
not refund the difference.
If you are interested in becoming a member of PMI at the time you apply for the credential, you can
submit your membership application and credential application at the same time and receive the
membership rate. PMI membership applications are available online at www.PMI.org.
CAPM Refund Policy
To obtain a refund for the CAPM credential, you must submit a written request to PMI at least one month
prior to the examination eligibility expiration date. PMI will retain a processing fee of $100 (US) if you
have not taken the examination.
PMI will not consider giving you a refund if you have taken the examination or have not provided the
necessary cancellation/rescheduling notification to PMI’s testing administration partner, Prometric,
for a scheduled examination appointment (refer to the Cancellation, Rescheduling, No Show section
in this handbook for more details).
If you fail to meet audit requirements, you will receive a refund less a $100 (US) processing fee.
Refer to PMI’s Audit Process section of this handbook for details on the audit process.
CAPM Credential Renewal
Once you pass the CAPM examination, you are certified for a period of five years. Before the end of
your five-year certification period, you have the option to renew your CAPM credential or, if eligible,
you may apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential. Credential renewal
assures employers, peers, and project team members that you are versed in the most current project
management processes and terminology.
Overview of Process to Renew your CAPM Credential:
1. Submit a completed application for CAPM credential renewal
2. Reaffirm PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct as part of the application process
3. Reaffirm PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement as part of the application process
4. Submit the appropriate credential renewal fee
5. Sit for and pass the CAPM examination
6. Receive new certificate with updated certification cycle dates
How to Determine Your Certification Cycle
Your active certification cycle begins the day you pass the examination and five full years later.
You may calculate or check your certification cycle in one of the following ways:
• Check your CAPM certificate for your active certification date and expiration date
• Check for certification cycle dates online at www.PMI.org
• If you passed the examination on 15 September 2007, your certification expires on 14 September
2012. Your next certification/CCR cycle begins on 15 September 2012 and ends on 14
September 2017.
You must apply for credential renewal and take the examination during the last year of your certification
cycle. This means that if your certification cycle began in 2007, you must apply for renewal and pass the
examination during 2012.
If you do not renew the credential during the last year of your cycle, you forfeit your CAPM number and
must go through the full application process again, as though you are a new candidate, and submit the
associated fees.
Using the time frame example above, you need to submit your CAPM Renewal Form on PMI’s website or
by postal mail no sooner than the 1 January of the final year of your certification cycle and no later than
31 December of that same year.
CAPM Policies and Procedures
The CAPM renewal process contains the same policies and procedures as the initial credential process.
Refer to following sections in this handbook for details on:
• CAPM Credential Fees
• CAPM Refund Policy
• CAPM Examination Information & Blueprint
• PMI Credential Examination Policies & Procedures
• PMI’s Audit Process
• PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement
CAPM Credential Application Checklist
Use the following checklist as a guide when you complete the credential application.
9 Write your name exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification that you will present
when you take the examination.
9 Ensure application includes your valid e-mail address since this is PMI’s primary way of
communicating with you throughout the credential process.
9 Document your attained education and provide all requested information.
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Eligibility Requirements
9 Option 1 Project Management Experience:
• Document a total of at least 1,500 hours of professional experience on a project management team in the
experience verification section.
• Document the total number of hours you applied to the five project management process groups and
summarize the deliverables for the projects you have managed or made contributions to.
OR
9 Option 2 – Project Management Education:
• Document 23 contact hours of project management education section.
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9 Affirm that you have read and understand the policies and procedures outlined in the Credential
Handbook; have read and accept the terms and responsibilities of the PMI Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct; and have read and accept the terms and responsibilities of the PMI Certificate
Application/Renewal Agreement.
9 Affirm that you have provided true and accurate information on the entire application, understanding
that misrepresentations or incorrect information provided to PMI can result in disciplinary action(s),
including suspension or revocation of my examination eligibility or credential.
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Credential Payment Process
During the payment process, you will be required to go to the online certification system to complete the
following steps:
1. Select your examination delivery method
2. Request a language aid for your examination, if appropriate
3. Request special accommodations for your examination, if necessary
4. Submit payment
You cannot schedule your examination until your credential payment is received.
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Application Processing
PMI strives to process credential applications in a timely manner. The application processing timeline
depends on how applications are submitted (online using PMI’s certification system or on paper sent by
postal mail). The following table details the application processing timeline.
Application Processing Timeline
Application submitted: Process time:
Online Five business days
Paper by individuals 10 business days
by corporations 20 business days
NOTE: This processing timeline does not apply if your application has been selected for PMI’s
audit process (refer to PMI’s Audit Process section in this handbook for more details).
Applicant Contact Information
Please ensure that the application includes your valid e-mail address as this will be the primary mode of
communication from PMI throughout the credential process.
Credential Payment Process
Once your online application has been processed and determined to be complete, PMI will send
electronic notification to submit payment of the credential fee.
This requires you to go back into the online certification system to complete the following steps:
• Select your examination delivery method
(refer to the Examination Administration section in this handbook for more details)
• Request a language aid for your examination, if appropriate
(refer to the Language Aids section in this handbook for more details)
• Request special accommodations for your examination, if necessary
(refer to the Special Accommodations section in this handbook for more details)
• Submit payment
(refer to the Credential Fees section(s) of this handbook for more details)
When credential payment is received, PMI will send electronic notification indicating one of the following
next steps:
• Examination scheduling notification
• Application has randomly been selected for PMI’s audit process
• Begin evaluation 1 – panel review (if you applied for the PgMP)
If you are eligible to take the CAPM or PMP examination, you can schedule the examination
appointment. If you have been selected for audit, you will be notified with instructions for how to comply
with the terms of the audit.
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NOTE: If you send a paper application by postal mail, payment of the credential fee is expected
to be received with the application.
Regardless of how you submit the credential application (online or by postal mail), you may submit
payment for the credential fee online or by postal mail. You can submit credit card payment using the
online certification system or send payment through postal mail if you chose to pay by check, money
order or wire. For all mail-in payments, please use the Credential Payment Form located in the paper
applications at the end of this handbook. Include your PMI identification number and user name (refer to
the Credential Fees section in this handbook for more details).
Examination Scheduling Notification
For PMP and CAPM credential candidates, once payment of the credential fee has been received and
processed, and if you have not been selected for PMI’s audit process, PMI will send an electronic
notification to schedule your examination.
If you applied for the PgMP, you will receive this notification once you pass the first evaluation, the panel
review.
The examination scheduling notification confirms that you are eligible to take the examination. However,
you may be subject to PMI’s audit process after you gain eligibility to test (refer to PMI’s Audit Process
section in this handbook for more details).
The examination eligibility period (the period of time during which you are able to test) is one year. You
may take the examination up to three times within this one-year eligibility period should you not pass on
the first attempt.
The examination scheduling notification directs you to the section of the Prometric website
(www.prometric.com/pmi) where you can select and schedule your examination date and location.
Prometric is PMI’s examination administration partner.
PMI cannot guarantee seating at the testing centers and recommends that you schedule the examination
within the following time frames:
• at least six weeks in advance of your preferred test date and
• at least three months before the expiration of your eligibility period
NOTE: You must retain the unique PMI identification code located on your scheduling notification.
This code will be required to register for the examination.
Please print and save all examination scheduling verifications and correspondence received from
PMI’s examination administration partner, Prometric, for your records.
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Examination Administration
Computer-based testing (CBT) is the standard method of administration for PMI’s examinations.
However, paper-based testing (PBT) is available in the following situations only:
1. Candidates who live at least 186.5 miles/300 km from a Prometric CBT site.
2. Employers (Corporate Sponsors) who wish to administer a PMI examination to their
employees. In this case, there is no restriction on distance; however only employees of the
corporation may test at these events.
PMI reserves the right to cancel a PBT event that does not have a minimum of 10 candidates. Additional
restrictions apply. Sponsors can obtain a copy of the PBT Handbook by contacting pbtexams@pmi.org.
CBT test centers are listed on the Prometric website. If you are unable to locate a Prometric CBT
center within a 186.5 miles/300 km-radius of your home, review the PBT listing on the Prometric website
to see if there is a PBT event available in your area.
NOTE: As part of the credential payment process, you need to indicate whether you will be taking
a computer-based or paper-based examination. If you need to take a PBT examination, include
the site location, date, and group testing number on your application.
Examination Language Aids
All of PMI’s examinations are administered in English. Language aids for the questions and answers of
the PMP and CAPM examinations are available to assist you if English is your second language.
Language aids are available in the following 10 languages:
Chinese (Simplified) French
German Hebrew
Italian Japanese
Korean Portuguese (Brazilian)
Russian Spanish
NOTE: The PgMP examination is administered in English only. Language aids for the PgMP
examination are not currently available.
Language aids are provided at the time the examination is administered and are protected under the PMI
Test Security & Confidentiality Policy.
If you would like a language aid, you should indicate your need as part of the payment process (if you
submit your application online) or as part of the application process (if you submit a paper application).
Once the examination is scheduled, you should review the confirmation notice to verify that your request
for a language aid has been processed.
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Special Accommodations for the Examination
You may request the administration of any of PMI’s examinations to be modified due to disability,
handicap and/or other conditions that may impair your ability to take the examination.
NOTE: Document your need for special accommodations as part of the payment process (if you
applied online) or as part of the application process (if you submitted a paper application).
You must submit to PMI, by fax or mail, supporting medical or other appropriate documentation to
complete your request. Please keep a copy of all submitted forms for your records.
Refer to the How to Schedule an Examination section in this handbook for more details.
How to Schedule Your Examination Appointment
FOR PBT ADMINISTRATION
If you qualified to take a paper-based examination, you will not have to do anything to schedule a PBT
appointment because you indicated this administration type as part of the application or payment
process. Although you are required to do nothing, you will receive the examination scheduling notification
because PMI’s system sends it automatically to everyone.
To confirm your PBT examination appointment, PMI will send an electronic confirmation 20-25 days
before your scheduled appointment. This confirmation will contain site instructions including your
eligibility dates, your examination date and location, your arrival times for the examination, information on
your government-issued identification, and a contact person.
FOR CBT ADMINISTRATION
Schedule your Examination Online
You will receive your scheduling notification and will be able to schedule your examination within 72
hours.
Schedule your appointment online at the Prometric website. When you select the “Schedule,
Reschedule, Cancel or Confirm an Exam” option, you will be prompted to complete the following steps:
1. Select the country where you live
2. Select “Schedule an Exam” option
3. Review PMI’s policies
4. Read and Agree to the Data Privacy Notice
5. Enter your Eligibility ID and last four digits of your last name
6. Make a selection from the Available Test Sites offerings in your area
7. Select the examination date and time
Schedule your Examination by Telephone
If you live inside North America, you can use the Prometric Telephone System, an Interactive Voice
Response System that enables you to use a touch-tone phone to schedule, reschedule, cancel, or
confirm existing examination appointments. Test center information (phone number, address, and
directions) can also be obtained over the telephone or online.
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This telephone service is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (US Eastern Time). Please
call 1-800-268-2802 and follow the prompts. Hearing impaired may schedule by calling 1-800-529-3590.
Please be advised that when scheduling by the Prometric Telephone System, you must go to the
Prometric website and follow the instructions provided to print your confirmation information.
If you live outside North America and wish to schedule your examination appointment by telephone, refer
to the Prometric Regional Contact Center chart for the applicable telephone number. Please be advised
that when scheduling by telephone, you must go to the Prometric website and follow the instructions
provided to print your confirmation information.
Prometric Regional Service Centers
Region Phone Number Hours of Operation
Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican
Republic, Guatemala, Mexico,
Panama, Peru, Venezuela;
Caribbean
1-443-7514995 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
Europe: Armenia, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Finland, France, Georgia,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey,
Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan
31-320-239-540 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Middle East: Egypt, Israel, Jordan,
Kuwait City, Lebanon, Saudi
Arabia, Syria, United Arab
Emirates; North Africa
31-320-239-530 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Africa: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya,
Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa,
Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
31-320-239-593 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Japan 81-3-5541-4800 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
India 91-124-414 7700 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
South East Asia: Bangladesh,
Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines,
Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
603-7628-3333 Monday to Friday 7:00am to 8:00pm
Korea 1566-0990 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Australia, New Zealand 612-9640-5700 Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
When calling Prometric’s Customer Care Center, the Customer Service Representative (CSR)
will ask for:
1. Testing program: Project Management Institute
2. Name of examination: (PMP, CAPM, PgMP)
3. PMI identification code (the number ending with E located on your scheduling notification)
NOTE: Please maintain a copy of the CBT examination confirmation in your files in the unlikely
event that there are any discrepancies. PMI will not be able to advocate for you if this
confirmation notice is not provided.
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How to Schedule an Examination with Special Accommodations
If you have been granted special accommodations for the examination administration from PMI, please
follow these steps:
• Candidates who live inside North America must call Prometric Special Conditions Department at
1-800-967-1139
• Candidates who live outside North America must e-mail certexamdelivery@pmi.org
When scheduling your examination with special accommodations, be prepared to provide the
following:
1. Testing program: Project Management Institute
2. Name of examination: (PMP, CAPM, PgMP)
3. PMI identification code (the number ending with E located on your scheduling notification)
Examination Cancellations, Rescheduling, No Shows
To cancel or reschedule a CBT examination, you must do so no later than noon (12:00 p.m.) local time
two business days prior to the scheduled examination (e.g., to cancel an examination scheduled for
Monday morning, you must notify Prometric by 12:00 noon on the Thursday before the scheduled
appointment).
You should call Prometric directly and not the local site where you are scheduled to take the
examination. Contact telephone numbers for Prometric are located on the examination scheduling
notification. You can cancel online by following the prompts on the Prometric website
(www.prometric.com/pmi).
To cancel or reschedule a PBT examination, you must e-mail PMI at pbtexams@pmi.org no later than 35
calendar days prior to the scheduled examination administration date. Include your name, your PMI
identification number, group ID number, and the location of the PBT event in your e-mail. The group ID
number is available on the Prometric website or from the PBT sponsor.
If you fail to notify the appropriate party within the specified time period and/or fail to meet a scheduled
examination appointment, you forfeit the full credential fee and will have to pay the full reexamination fee
in order to schedule another examination.
Cancellation/Reschedule Policy
Examination Type Time requirements
CBT Two business days before the examination
PBT 35 calendar days before the examination
PMI understands that there are times when extenuating circumstances may prevent you from meeting a
scheduled examination appointment, resulting in a “no show” status (e.g., medical emergency, death in
immediate family). Should a situation like this occur, you must provide an explanation, supporting
documentation (e.g., accident report, medical documentation, death certificate), and a completed
reexamination form to PMI Certification Department by postal mail.
This information must be submitted within 72 hours of the scheduled examination date. If supporting
documentation is not available within 72 hours of the examination date, this must be noted in the letter of
explanation and provided to PMI Certification Department as soon as it becomes available. Work-related
activities, including travel, do not qualify for missed appointments.
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PMI will review all claims on a case-by-case basis. If PMI determines that your claim is not extenuating,
you will be required to request a reexamination and pay the full reexamination fee to sit for the
examination. You are allowed a maximum of one year from the date your application is approved, to
apply for reexamination.
PMI Examination Security & Confidentiality Policy
The examination, answer sheets, worksheets, and/or any other test or test-related materials remain the
sole and exclusive property of PMI. These materials are confidential and are not available for review by
any person or agency for any reason.
Examination (pass/fail) results are confidential and will not be disclosed to anyone without candidate
consent, unless directed by valid and lawful subpoena or court order. If you would like your examination
results to be released to a third party, you must provide PMI with a written request that specifically
identifies the amount of details (e.g., examination date, pass/fail status, percent by domain score report),
about the examination results that the third-party person or organization should receive.
When you submit an application, you agree to abide by PMI’s Certification Application/Renewal
Agreement (found in this handbook). Among other things, this document addresses post-examination
questions and discussions. It states: “…Furthermore, I agree not to discuss, debrief or disclose, in
any manner, the specific content of PMI examination questions and answers, to any individual.”
Any such discussion would be a potential violation to the Certification Application/Renewal Agreement
and thus, could affect the status of your credential, up to and including revocation of your credential or
permanent suspension from any PMI credential examinations.
Examination Site Requirements & Confidentiality
In order to be admitted into the Prometric testing center, you must bring a form of government-issued
identification that includes English characters/translation and has both a photograph and a signature. If
your government-issued identification does not display a photograph or a signature, a secondary
identification may be used, which includes a photograph and/or signature (whichever is missing from the
government-issued identification).
Your identification must match your name exactly as it appears on the scheduling notification. You will
not be permitted to test if the name on your government-issued identification does not exactly match the
name on your scheduling notification. Neither PMI nor Prometric will make any exceptions to this policy.
If you do not provide the appropriate and/or matching identification, you will not be permitted to test and
will be required to apply for reexamination and pay the reexamination fee in order to take the
examination at a later date.
The following are acceptable forms of government-issued identification:
Valid driver’s license
Valid military ID
Valid passport
Valid national identification card
The following are acceptable forms of secondary identification:
Valid employee ID
Valid credit card with signature
Valid bank (ATM) card
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The following are not acceptable forms of identification:
Social Security cards Library cards
Check-in procedure
On the day of your examination, please arrive one half hour prior to your scheduled appointment. You
must sign in, present the required identification, and provide your unique PMI identification code. You
may also be asked to provide the confirmation number received when scheduling the appointment.
Testing Aids
You are prohibited from bringing anything into the testing area. A Prometric examination proctor will
provide you with calculators and scrap paper. Dictionaries of any kind are not allowed.
You will be given scratch paper and a pencil to use during the examination; however, these materials
cannot be removed from the test site and must be returned to the examination proctor at the conclusion
of the examination.
Test Site Conduct
No visitors are permitted into the testing rooms (including children). No additional jackets, sweaters or
personal belongings are allowed in the testing area, including but not limited to books, notes, calculators,
cell phones, pagers, food, and drink. Smoking is prohibited in the testing center.
Termination of Examination Administration/Grounds for Dismissal
You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times at the testing center. Any
person who violates the PMI Test Security & Confidentiality Policy will be subject to disciplinary action(s)
by the PMI Certification Department.
The test center administrator/supervisor or proctor is authorized to dismiss you from an examination
administration and the PMI Certification Department may cancel your scores, or take other appropriate
action, when there is a reasonable basis for concluding that you have engaged in any of the following
conduct:
1. Using or attempting to use someone else to take the test
2. Failing to provide acceptable personal identification
3. Having access to or using notes or any prohibited aid related to the test
4. Creating a disturbance (disruptive behavior in any form will not be tolerated; the test
administrator/supervisor has sole discretion in determining whether specific conduct
constitutes disruptive behavior)
5. Communicating, in any manner, with another person other than the test
administrator/supervisor or proctor about the test during the administration, including
attempting to give or receive assistance
6. Attempting to remove scrap paper from the testing room
7. Exceeding time permitted for a scheduled break. There are no scheduled breaks during
exam. Prometric does allow unauthorized breaks
8. Eating or drinking in the testing room
9. Leaving the testing room or test center vicinity without permission
10. Removing or attempting to remove, examination-related material, or portions of a test in any
format from the testing room
11. Attempting to tamper with a computer
12. Engaging in any dishonest or unethical conduct, such as cheating
13. Failing to follow any other examination administration regulations set forth in PMI Certification
Program policies given by the test administrator/supervisor, or specified in any examination
materials
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The PMI Certification Department reserves the right to take all action including, but not limited to, barring
you from future testing and/or canceling your scores for failure to comply with the test
administrator/supervisor’s directions. If your scores are cancelled, you will be notified of such action and
its basis, and your examination fees will not be refunded.
Although tests are administered under strict supervision and security measures, examination
irregularities may sometimes occur. You are required to contact PMI as soon as possible to report any
observed behavior that may lead to an invalid score – for example, someone copying from another test
taker, taking a test for someone else, having access to test questions before the examination, or using
notes or unauthorized aids. All information will be held in confidence.
Examination Results Notification & Score Report
Upon completion of the computer-based examination, you will receive a printed copy of your test results.
In addition to the overall pass/fail status, important diagnostic information on your performance is
provided for each domain. This information provides specific guidance for both passing and failing
candidates.
For candidates who pass the examination, the performance information will help identify specific domains
to focus on for continuing education purposes. For candidates who fail the examination, the performance
information will identify specific domains where improvement or further study may be required in order to
successfully complete the examination in the future.
For computer-based examinations, in addition to receiving your test results at the test center the day you
sit for the examination, you can also access your test results on PMI’s online certification system 10 days
after your examination date.
For paper-based examinations, you will not receive your results the day of the examination. You will be
able to access your test results on PMI’s online certification system approximately six weeks after your
examination date.
Hand scoring for the paper-based test is available up to six months after the administration. The fee for
hand scoring is $45 (US). For more information or to request hand scoring please contact PMI by e-mail
or phone. PMI does not offer hand scoring for computer-based tests.
NOTE: If you do not pass the credential examination on your first attempt, you have two more
opportunities to retest within your one-year eligibility period. Refer to the Reexamination section
in this handbook for more details.
Establishing the Passing Score
The passing score for all of PMI’s credential examinations is determined by sound psychometric
analysis. PMI uses subject matter experts from across the globe to help establish a point at which each
candidate should pass the examination(s) and the examination point of difficulty. Data that shows how
candidates actually performed is cross referenced with the subject matter experts to ensure that the point
of difficulty on each examination is healthy.
Reexamination
You are granted a one-year eligibility period in which to pass the examination. During the eligibility
period, you may take the examination up to three times because candidates do not always pass the
examination on their first attempt. Gauge your time carefully to leave enough time during the eligibility
period to retake the examination, if needed.
If you fail the examination three times within their one-year eligibility period, you must wait one year from
the date of the last examination you took to reapply for the credential. However, after failing a credential
examination three times, candidates may opt to apply for any other PMI credential (e.g., a candidate who
failed the PMP examination three times in their one-year eligibility period must wait one year to reapply
for the PMP, but can apply at any time for the CAPM).
Reexamination fees apply to the second and third attempts to pass the examination. If your eligibility
period expires without you passing the examination, you must reapply for the credential.
Reexamination fees apply and must be paid in full in order to schedule an examination.
PMI Appeals Procedure
PMI’s certification program is administered and supervised at PMI’s Global Operations Center. All
challenges to the certification program are governed by the comprehensive and exclusive rules of the
PMI Certification Governance Council’s (CGC) Certification Appeal Procedures.
The appeals process is the only method to review all decisions made by the PMI Certification
Department regarding applications, eligibility, examinations, test administration and results, and other
application or testing-related certification issues and/or challenges or complaints.
Disciplinary decisions made by PMI regarding individuals who hold a PMI credential are governed by and
reviewed under a separate procedure, detailed in a separate PMI policy document, PMI Code of Ethics
and Professional Conduct.
Candidates for the credential, or individuals who currently hold the credential, may submit a written
request to the PMI Certification Department address for review of an adverse credential program
action, decision or determination.
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PMI’s Audit Process
The submission of an application indicates your agreement to comply with the terms of PMI’s audit
process. All applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected
for audit. The selection of an application for audit is random.
If your application is selected for an audit, you will be notified after payment of the credential fee is
received. The electronic audit notification provides detailed information on how to comply with the terms
of the audit.
During an audit, you will be asked to submit supporting documentation such as:
• Copies of your diploma/global equivalent
• Signatures from your supervisor(s) or manager(s) from the project(s) and/or program(s)
documented in the experience verification section of the application
• Copies of certificates and/or letters from the training institute(s) for each course documented on
the application to meet the required contact hours of project management education
If you are able to provide the necessary documentation to meet the terms and requirements of PMI’s
audit process, the audit should take about five business days to complete.
You may not continue with the credential process until you have complied with the audit requirements.
Once you successfully complete the audit, you are permitted to take the examination and your one-year
examination eligibility period starts.
If you fail to meet the audit requirements, you will receive a refund (refer to the Refund Policy section
in this handbook for the credential you are pursuing for more details).
Note: Please be advised that while the selection process for an audit is primarily random, PMI
reserves the right to select any candidate to be audited at any time, including after the credential
has been bestowed. If you fail to meet the audit requirements after attaining the credential, you
are not entitled to a refund.
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PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
CHAPTER 1. VISION AND APPLICABILITY
1.1 Vision and Purpose
As practitioners of project management, we are committed to doing what is right and honorable. We set high
standards for ourselves and we aspire to meet these standards in all aspects of our lives—at work, at home, and in
service to our profession.
This Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct describes the expectations that we have of ourselves and our fellow
practitioners in the global project management community. It articulates the ideals to which we aspire as well as the
behaviors that are mandatory in our professional and volunteer roles.
The purpose of this Code is to instill confidence in the project management profession and to help an individual
become a better practitioner. We do this by establishing a profession-wide understanding of appropriate behavior.
We believe that the credibility and reputation of the project management profession is shaped by the collective
conduct of individual practitioners.
We believe that we can advance our profession, both individually and collectively, by embracing this Code of Ethics
and Professional Conduct. We also believe that this Code will assist us in making wise decisions, particularly when
faced with difficult situations where we may be asked to compromise our integrity or our values.
Our hope that this Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct will serve as a catalyst for others to study, deliberate,
and write about ethics and values. Further, we hope that this Code will ultimately be used to build upon and evolve
our profession.
1.2 Persons to Whom the Code Applies
The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct applies to:
1.2.1 All PMI members
1.2.2 Individuals who are not members of PMI but meet one or more of the following criteria:
.1 Non-members who hold a PMI certification
.2 Non-members who apply to commence a PMI certification process
.3 Non-members who serve PMI in a volunteer capacity.
Comment: Those holding a Project Management Institute (PMI®) credential (whether members or not) were
previously held accountable to the Project Management Professional (PMP®) or Certified Associate in Project
Management (CAPM®) Code of Professional Conduct and continue to be held accountable to the PMI Code of
Ethics and Professional Conduct. In the past, PMI also had separate ethics standards for members and for
credentialed individuals. Stakeholders who contributed input to develop this Code concluded that having
multiple codes was undesirable and that everyone should be held to one high standard. Therefore, this Code is
applicable to both PMI members and individuals who have applied for or received a credential from PMI,
regardless of their membership in PMI.
1.3 Structure of the Code
The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is divided into sections that contain standards of conduct which are
aligned with the four values that were identified as most important to the project management community. Some
sections of this Code include comments. Comments are not mandatory parts of the Code, but provide examples
and other clarification. Finally, a glossary can be found at the end of the standard. The glossary defines words and
phrases used in the Code. For convenience, those terms defined in the glossary are underlined in the text of the
Code.
1.4 Values that Support this Code
Practitioners from the global project management community were asked to identify the values that formed the
basis of their decision making and guided their actions. The values that the global project management community
defined as most important were: responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty. This Code affirms these four values
as its foundation.
1.5 Aspirational and Mandatory Conduct
Each section of the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct includes both aspirational standards and mandatory
standards. The aspirational standards describe the conduct that we strive to uphold as practitioners. Although
adherence to the aspirational standards is not easily measured, conducting ourselves in accordance with these is
an expectation that we have of ourselves as professionals—it is not optional.
The mandatory standards establish firm requirements, and in some cases, limit or prohibit practitioner behavior.
Practitioners who do not conduct themselves in accordance with these standards will be subject to disciplinary
procedures before PMI’s Ethics Review Committee.
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Comment: The conduct covered under the aspirational standards and conduct covered under the mandatory
standards are not mutually exclusive; that is, one specific act or omission could violate both aspirational and
mandatory standards.
CHAPTER 2. RESPONSIBILITY
2.1 Description of Responsibility
Responsibility is our duty to take ownership for the decisions we make or fail to make, the actions we take or fail to
take, and the consequences that result.
2.2 Responsibility: Aspirational Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community:
2.2.1 We make decisions and take actions based on the best interests of society, public safety, and the
environment.
2.2.2 We accept only those assignments that are consistent with our background, experience, skills, and
qualifications.
Comment: Where developmental or stretch assignments are being considered, we ensure that key
stakeholders receive timely and complete information regarding the gaps in our qualifications so that they may
make informed decisions regarding our suitability for a particular assignment.
In the case of a contracting arrangement, we only bid on work that our organization is qualified to perform and
we assign only qualified individuals to perform the work.
2.2.3 We fulfill the commitments that we undertake – we do what we say we will do.
2.2.4 When we make errors or omissions, we take ownership and make corrections promptly. When we
discover errors or omissions caused by others, we communicate them to the appropriate body as soon
they are discovered. We accept accountability for any issues resulting from our errors or omissions and
any resulting consequences.
2.2.5 We protect proprietary or confidential information that has been entrusted to us.
2.2.6 We uphold this Code and hold each other accountable to it.
2.3 Responsibility: Mandatory Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community, we require the following of ourselves and our fellow
practitioners:
Regulations and Legal Requirements
2.3.1 We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern our work,
professional, and volunteer activities.
2.3.2 We report unethical or illegal conduct to appropriate management and, if necessary, to those affected by
the conduct.
Comment: These provisions have several implications. Specifically, we do not engage in any illegal behavior,
including but not limited to: theft, fraud, corruption, embezzlement, or bribery. Further, we do not take or abuse
the property of others, including intellectual property, nor do we engage in slander or libel. In focus groups
conducted with practitioners around the globe, these types of illegal behaviors were mentioned as being
problematic.
As practitioners and representatives of our profession, we do not condone or assist others in engaging in illegal
behavior. We report any illegal or unethical conduct. Reporting is not easy and we recognize that it may have
negative consequences. Since recent corporate scandals, many organizations have adopted policies to protect
employees who reveal the truth about illegal or unethical activities. Some governments have also adopted
legislation to protect employees who come forward with the truth.
Ethics Complaints
2.3.3 We bring violations of this Code to the attention of the appropriate body for resolution.
2.3.4 We only file ethics complaints when they are substantiated by facts.
Comment: These provisions have several implications. We cooperate with PMI concerning ethics violations
and the collection of related information whether we are a complainant or a respondent. We also abstain from
accusing others of ethical misconduct when we do not have all the facts. Further, we pursue disciplinary action
against individuals who knowingly make false allegations against others.
2.3.5 We pursue disciplinary action against an individual who retaliates against a person raising ethics
concerns.
CHAPTER 3. RESPECT
3.1 Description of Respect
Respect is our duty to show a high regard for ourselves, others, and the resources entrusted to us. Resources
entrusted to us may include people, money, reputation, the safety of others, and natural or environmental
resources.
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An environment of respect engenders trust, confidence, and performance excellence by fostering mutual
cooperation — an environment where diverse perspectives and views are encouraged and valued.
3.2 Respect: Aspirational Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community:
3.2.1 We inform ourselves about the norms and customs of others and avoid engaging in behaviors they might
consider disrespectful.
3.2.2 We listen to others’ points of view, seeking to understand them.
3.2.3 We approach directly those persons with whom we have a conflict or disagreement.
3.2.4 We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, even when it is not reciprocated.
Comment: An implication of these provisions is that we avoid engaging in gossip and avoid making negative
remarks to undermine another person’s reputation. We also have a duty under this Code to confront others who
engage in these types of behaviors.
3.3 Respect: Mandatory Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community, we require the following of ourselves and our fellow
practitioners:
3.3.1 We negotiate in good faith.
3.3.2 We do not exercise the power of our expertise or position to influence the decisions or actions of others in
order to benefit personally at their expense.
3.3.3 We do not act in an abusive manner toward others.
3.3.4 We respect the property rights of others.
CHAPTER 4. FAIRNESS
4.1 Description of Fairness
Fairness is our duty to make decisions and act impartially and objectively. Our conduct must be free from
competing self interest, prejudice, and favoritism.
4.2 Fairness: Aspirational Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community:
4.2.1 We demonstrate transparency in our decision-making process.
4.2.2 We constantly reexamine our impartiality and objectivity, taking corrective action as appropriate.
Comment: Research with practitioners indicated that the subject of conflicts of interest is one of the most
challenging faced by our profession. One of the biggest problems practitioners report is not recognizing when
we have conflicted loyalties and recognizing when we are inadvertently placing ourselves or others in a conflict-
of-interest situation. We as practitioners must proactively search for potential conflicts and help each other by
highlighting each other’s potential conflicts of interest and insisting that they be resolved.
4.2.3 We provide equal access to information to those who are authorized to have that information.
4.2.4 We make opportunities equally available to qualified candidates.
Comment: An implication of these provisions is, in the case of a contracting arrangement, we provide equal
access to information during the bidding process.
4.3 Fairness: Mandatory Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community, we require the following of ourselves and our fellow
practitioners:
Conflict of Interest Situations
4.3.1 We proactively and fully disclose any real or potential conflicts of interest to the appropriate stakeholders.
4.3.2 When we realize that we have a real or potential conflict of interest, we refrain from engaging in the
decision-making process or otherwise attempting to influence outcomes, unless or until: we have made
full disclosure to the affected stakeholders; we have an approved mitigation plan; and we have
obtained the consent of the stakeholders to proceed.
Comment: A conflict of interest occurs when we are in a position to influence decisions or other outcomes on
behalf of one party when such decisions or outcomes could affect one or more other parties with which we
have competing loyalties. For example, when we are acting as an employee, we have a duty of loyalty to our
employer. When we are acting as a PMI volunteer, we have a duty of loyalty to the Project Management
Institute. We must recognize these divergent interests and refrain from influencing decisions when we have a
conflict of interest.
Further, even if we believe that we can set aside our divided loyalties and make decisions impartially, we treat
the appearance of a conflict of interest as a conflict of interest and follow the provisions described in the Code.
Favoritism and Discrimination
4.3.3 We do not hire or fire, reward or punish, or award or deny contracts based on personal considerations,
including but not limited to, favoritism, nepotism, or bribery.
4.3.4 We do not discriminate against others based on, but not limited to, gender, race, age, religion, disability,
nationality, or sexual orientation.
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4.3.5 We apply the rules of the organization (employer, Project Management Institute, or other group) without
favoritism or prejudice.
CHAPTER 5. HONESTY
5.1 Description of Honesty
Honesty is our duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful manner both in our communications and in our
conduct.
5.2 Honesty: Aspirational Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community:
5.2.1 We earnestly seek to understand the truth.
5.2.2 We are truthful in our communications and in our conduct.
5.2.3 We provide accurate information in a timely manner.
Comment: An implication of these provisions is that we take appropriate steps to ensure that the information
we are basing our decisions upon or providing to others is accurate, reliable, and timely.
This includes having the courage to share bad news even when it may be poorly received. Also, when
outcomes are negative, we avoid burying information or shifting blame to others. When outcomes are positive,
we avoid taking credit for the achievements of others. These provisions reinforce our commitment to be both
honest and responsible.
5.2.4 We make commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith.
5.2.5 We strive to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth.
5.3 Honesty: Mandatory Standards
As practitioners in the global project management community, we require the following of ourselves and our fellow
practitioners:
5.3.1 We do not engage in or condone behavior that is designed to deceive others, including but not limited to,
making misleading or false statements, stating half-truths, providing information out of context or
withholding information that, if known, would render our statements as misleading or incomplete.
5.3.2 We do not engage in dishonest behavior with the intention of personal gain or at the expense of another.
Comment: The aspirational standards exhort us to be truthful. Half-truths and non-disclosures intended to
mislead stakeholders are as unprofessional as affirmatively making misrepresentations. We develop credibility
by providing complete and accurate information.
APPENDIX A
A.1 History of this Standard
PMI’s vision of project management as an independent profession drove our early work in ethics. In 1981, the PMI
Board of Directors formed an Ethics, Standards and Accreditation Group. One task required the group to deliberate
on the need for a code of ethics for the profession. The team’s report contained the first documented PMI
discussion of ethics for the project management profession. This report was submitted to the PMI Board of
Directors in August 1982 and published as a supplement to the August 1983 Project Management Quarterly.
In the late 1980’s, this standard evolved to become the Ethics Standard for the Project Management Professional
[PMP®]. In 1997, the PMI Board determined the need for a member code of ethics. The PMI Board formed the
Ethics Policy Documentation Committee to draft and publish an ethics standard for PMI’s membership. The Board
approved the new Member Code of Ethics in October 1998. This was followed by Board approval of the Member
Case Procedures in January 1999, which provided a process for the submission of an ethics complaint and a
determination as to whether a violation had occurred.
Since the 1998 Code was adopted, many dramatic changes have occurred within PMI and the business world. PMI
membership has grown significantly. A great deal of growth has also occurred in regions outside North America. In
the business world, ethics scandals have caused the downfall of global corporations and non-profits, causing public
outrage and sparking increased government regulations. Globalization has brought economies closer together but
has caused a realization that our practice of ethics may differ from culture to culture. The rapid, continuing pace of
technological change has provided new opportunities, but has also introduced new challenges, including new
ethical dilemmas.
For these reasons, in 2003 the PMI Board of Directors called for the reexamination of our codes of ethics. In 2004,
the PMI Board commissioned the Ethics Standards Review Committee [ESRC] to review the codes of ethics and
develop a process for revising the codes. The ESRC developed processes that would encourage active
participation by the global project management community. In 2005, the PMI Board approved the processes for
revising the code, agreeing that global participation by the project management community was paramount. In
2005, the Board also commissioned the Ethics Standards Development Committee to carry out the Board-approved
process and deliver the revised code by the end of 2006. This Code of Ethics and Professional Development was
approved by the PMI Board of Directors in October 2006.
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A.2 Process Used to Create This Standard
The first step by the Ethics Standards Development Committee [ESDC] in the development of this Code was to
understand the ethical issues facing the project management community and to understand the values and
viewpoints of practitioners from all regions of the globe. This was accomplished by a variety of mechanisms
including focus group discussions and two internet surveys involving practitioners, members, volunteers, and
people holding a PMI certification. Additionally, the team analyzed the ethics codes of 24 non-profit associations
from various regions of the world, researched best practices in the development of ethics standards, and explored
the ethics-related tenets of PMI’s strategic plan.
This extensive research conducted by the ESDC provided the backdrop for developing the exposure draft of the
PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The exposure draft was circulated to the global project management
community for comment. The rigorous, standards development processes established by the American National
Standards Institute were followed during the development of the Code because these processes were used for PMI
technical standard development projects and were deemed to represent the best practices for obtaining and
adjudicating stakeholder feedback to the exposure draft.
The result of this effort is a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct that not only describes the ethical values to
which the global project management community aspires, but also addresses the specific conduct that is
mandatory for every individual bound by this Code. Violations of the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
may result in sanctions by PMI under the ethics Case Procedures.
The ESDC learned that as practitioners of project management, our community takes its commitment to ethics very
seriously and we hold ourselves and our peers in the global project management community accountable to
conduct ourselves in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
APPENDIX B
B.1 Glossary
Abusive Manner. Conduct that results in physical harm or creates intense feelings of fear, humiliation,
manipulation, or exploitation in another person.
Conflict of Interest. A situation that arises when a practitioner of project management is faced with making a
decision or doing some act that will benefit the practitioner or another person or organization to which the
practitioner owes a duty of loyalty and at the same time will harm another person or organization to which
the practitioner owes a similar duty of loyalty. The only way practitioners can resolve conflicting duties is to
disclose the conflict to those affected and allow them to make the decision about how the practitioner
should proceed.
Duty of Loyalty. A person’s responsibility, legal or moral, to promote the best interest of an organization or
other person with whom they are affiliated.
Project Management Institute [PMI]. The totality of the Project Management Institute, including its
committees, groups, and chartered components such as chapters, colleges, and specific interest groups.
PMI Member. A person who has joined the Project Management Institute as a member.
PMI-Sponsored Activities. Activities that include, but are not limited to, participation on a PMI Member
Advisory Group, PMI standard development team, or another PMI working group or committee. This also
includes activities engaged in under the auspices of a chartered PMI component organization—whether it
is in a leadership role in the component or another type of component educational activity or event.
Practitioner. A person engaged in an activity that contributes to the management of a project, portfolio, or
program, as part of the project management profession.
PMI Volunteer. A person who participates in PMI-sponsored activities, whether a member of the Project
Management Institute or not.
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PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement
1) I agree to satisfy and conduct myself in accordance with all PMI certification program policies and
requirements, including this Agreement and the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (as they may
be revised from time to time); and I shall maintain confidentiality of PMI examination questions and
content. Furthermore, I agree not to discuss, debrief or disclose, in any manner, the specific content of PMI
examination questions and answers, to any individual.
2) I agree that I shall at all times act in a truthful and honest manner and provide truthful and accurate
information to PMI. I agree that any intentional or unintentional failure to provide true, timely and complete
responses to questions in this application or renewal form may lead to further investigation and/or sanctions
by PMI. I also agree to promptly report to PMI any possible violations of the terms of this Agreement or the
PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct by PMI members or by persons who have applied for a PMI
credential or have been awarded a credential by PMI.
3) I agree to notify the PMI Certification Department in a timely manner of changes concerning the information
I have provided, including my current address and telephone number.
4) I have reported, and will continue to report, to the PMI Certification Department, within sixty (60) days of
occurrence, any matters, proceedings, lawsuits, settlements and/or other agreements, administrative
agency actions, or organizational actions relating to my profession or occupation, including all complaints
relating to my professional activities as a project management practitioner, and matters or proceedings
involving, but not limited to certification, credentialing, malpractice, disciplinary ethics or similar matters. I
also agree to promptly report, within sixty (60) days of occurrence, any felony criminal charges, convictions,
or plea agreements or other criminal charges, convictions, or plea agreements relating to acts of dishonesty
or unethical conduct.
5) I agree that if my compliance with any of the terms of this agreement requires or includes an explanation
and supporting documents, I will provide a complete and accurate explanation and true copies of the
materials to the PMI Certification Department with this application.
6) I agree that the PMI Certification Department has the right to communicate with any person, government
agency or organization to review or confirm the information in this application or any other information
related to my application for PMI credentialing. Further, I agree to and authorize the release of any
information requested by the PMI Certification Department for such review and confirmation.
7) I agree that the PMI credential status does not imply licensure, registration or government authorization to
practice project management or to engage in related activities.
8) I agree that all materials that I submit to the PMI Certification Department become the property of the PMI
Certification Department, and that the PMI Certification Department is not required to return any of these
materials to me.
9) I agree that upon achieving the PMI credential, my name may be posted on the PMI website as part of an
Online Registry to be created and maintained by PMI.
10)
I agree that information related to my participation in the PMI certification process may be used in an
anonymous manner for research purposes only.
11)
I agree that all disputes relating in any way to my application for a PMI credential and/or my involvement
generally in a PMI certification program, will be resolved solely and exclusively by means of PMI Certification
Department policies, procedures and rules, including the Appeals Process.
12)
PMI reserves the right to suspend or revoke the credential of any individual who is determined to have failed
to uphold, or otherwise breached this Agreement, or committed a violation of the PMI Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct.
13)
I release and indemnify PMI and the PMI Certification Department from all liability and claims that may arise
out of, or be related to, my project management and related activities.
14)
I hereby release, discharge and indemnify PMI, its directors, officers, members, examiners, employees,
attorneys, representatives, agents and the PMI Certification Department from any actions, suits, obligations,
damages, claims or demands arising out of or in connection with this application, the scores given with
respect to the examination or any other action taken by PMI with regard to credentialing, testing and
professional development including, but not limited to, all actions related to ethics matters and cases. I
understand and agree that any decision concerning my qualification for any credential, as well as any
decisions regarding my continuing qualification for any credential and my compliance with the PMI Code of
Ethics and Professional Conduct, rest within the sole and exclusive discretion of PMI, and that these
decisions are final.
This Agreement may be updated or revised from time to time. It is your responsibility to obtain the most up-to-date copy
online. Document last updated March 2007.
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Use of Your PMI Credential
Once you receive a passing score on your examination or the Multi-rater Assessment (for the PgMP),
you are granted a PMI credential. You may refer to yourself as a CAPM, PMP or PgMP as long as you
have an active certification status.
Certificate Package
Within six to eight weeks, you will receive a credential package that includes:
• Congratulatory letter
• Information on how to maintain and/or renew your credential
• Credential certificate
Both of these documents list your:
• Credential number – a unique identification number used by PMI to maintain your individual
certification records
• Your credential cycle dates
You will want to file this information in a safe and easily accessible location. You will need to refer to it in
order to maintain your credential.
Until you receive your certificate package, you may use your score report (available online through the
certification system) to validate your credential status.
Online Credential Registry
PMI’s online Credential Registry automatically lists names of all credential holders. This feature allows
verification of credential holders for the benefit of employers, service purchasers and others. Users can
search for credential holders by first name, last name, or by country.
Credential holders can choose to be removed from the registry, so the absence of your name in the
registry does not necessarily mean that you are not credentialed. You can opt in for inclusion in the
registry or update your demographic information by visiting the PMI Members area of www.PMI.org if
you are a PMI member. Non-members should contact Customer Care.
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 1
All information and documentation must be in English. Facsimile and scanned copies will not be accepted.
Please use blue or black ink and print all information carefully in the boxes using CAPITAL LETTERS. You must complete all fields.
Prefix (MR., MRS., MS., DR.)
Middle Name
PMI Member ID#
Last Name (family name, surname). Candidates with only a single name should use last name field.
Prefix (MR., MRS., MS., DR.) First Name (given name)
Middle Name
First Name (given name)
Middle Name
First Name (given name)
Last Name (family name, surname). Candidates with only a single name should use last name field. Suffix
Suffix
Suffix
Prefix (MR., MRS., MS., DR.)
Last Name (family name, surname). Candidates with only a single name should use last name field.
If you are a member of PMI you have an ID number. Your ID number is on the membership card you received in
your welcome kit when you joined. If you’ve lost your PMI member ID number you may contact PMI Customer
Care at +1-610-356-4600, option 8, or send e-mail to customercare@pmi.org.
Check here if same as above.
Check here if same as above.
Section 1. Name for correspondence from PMI:
Section 2. Name on government-issued identification:
Section 3. Name for your CAPM certificate:
Instructions:
In this section you are being asked to PRINT your name for three separate purposes. It is very important that you complete this section carefully.
Section 1. Please print your name as you wish to be referred to in correspondence from PMI.
Section 2. Please print your name as it appears on your government-issued identification that you will present at the testing center.
Section 3. Please print your name as you wish it to appear on your CAPM certificate.
Home Address
Business Name
Business Address
Contact information:
Preferred Mailing Address: Home Business Billing Address*: Home Business
*If paying by credit card, your billing address must
match the address on your credit card statement.
City Zip/Postal CodeState/Province/Territory
City Zip/Postal CodeState/Province/Territory
Country
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 2
High School Diploma / Global Equivalent
Associate’s Degree / Global Equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree / Global Equivalent
Master’s Degree / Global Equivalent
City Zip/Postal Code State/Province/Territory
Country
Address
Year diploma/degree was awarded
Field of Study:
Doctoral / Global Equivalent
Name of High School, College or University
EDUCATION ATTAINED (highest level attained at the time of this application)
Computer Science Education Engineering Finance Liberal Arts Marketing
Science Mathematics Economics Communications Other:
Applicant’s Primary Industry:
Aerospace
Automotive
Business
Communications
Construction
Consulting
Education
Engineering
Finance
Healthcare
Human Resources
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Telecommunications
Other:
Preferred E-mail: Personal Work
Preferred Phone: Home Business Mobile
Preferred Fax: Home Business
Area/State/City Code
Country Code Phone Number Extension
Area/State/City Code
Country Code Fax Number
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 3
Experience Verification Form - Part I
Project Title
Organization Address
Your Job Title Organization Name
Organization Address (continued)
Organization Address (continued)
Use the Experience Verification Forms (Parts I and II) to document at least 1,500 hours of project team experience. Alternatively, you may
skip this section and document 23 contact hours of project management education/training on the Project Management Education Form.
N
umber your projects and submit one set of Experience Verification Forms per project. Please photocopy these forms if you require additional space.
City Zip/Postal CodeState/Province/Territory
Country
First Name (given name) Last Name (family name, surname)
E-mail address
Contact Relationship
Please identify and provide current information for your primary contact on this project so that PMI can verify your professional work experience.
Project Sponsor Manager/Supervisor Project Manager Client Primary Stakeholder
Project #
Start Date (MM/YYYY)
/
Completion Date (MM/YYYY)
/
Area/State/City Code
Country Code Phone Number Extension
Area/State/City Code
Country Code Phone Number Extension
Project Contributor
Supervisor
Manager
Project Leader
Project Manager
Project Role (check one box):
Educator
Consultant
Administrator
Other:
Primary Industry (check one box):
Aerospace
Automotive
Business
Communications
Construction
Consulting
Education
Engineering
Finance
Healthcare
Human Resources
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Telecommunications
Other:
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 4
Experience Verification Form - Part II
Project #
Initiating Processes ,
Planning Processes ,
Executing Processes ,
Controlling Processes ,
Closing Processes ,
Total Hours for Project: ,
Total the number of hours you applied to each project management process group during your project management team experience. (A total
number of 1,500 hours is needed to meet the eligibility requirement). Then, by process, summarize your project team experience on each
project. Candidates are required to complete this form. Attachments (e.g., scope of work documents) will not be accepted. Remember to record
the project number that corresponds with the project documented in Part I of the Experience Verification Form.
Initiating
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 5
Education Form
A. PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)*
University/college academic and continuing education programs
B. PMI Component organizations*
C. Employer/company-sponsored programs
D. Training companies or consultants
E. Distance-learning companies,including an end of course assessment
F. University/college academic and continuing education programs
The following education does not satisfy the education requirements:
• PMI chapter meetings
• Self-study (e.g., reading books)
You are only required to complete this form if you have not documented 1,500 hours of project team experience. Please photocopy this form
if you require additional space.
P
lease document 23 contact hours of project management education/training. One contact hour is equal to one hour of participation in an
educational activity. These hours must be related to project management and can include content on project quality, scope, time, cost,
human resources, communications, risk, procurement, or integration management. Courses, workshops and training sessions offered by one
or more of the following education providers apply.
Course Title
Institution Name
Contact Hours Earned
Course Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
/ /
Course Completion Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
//
1
Course Title
Institution Name
Contact Hours Earned Category (Please select A through F from the listing above.)
Course Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
/ /
Course Completion Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
//
2
*Courses offered by PMI R.E.P.s, PMI Components (chapters, specific interest groups, colleges), or PMI, are preapproved for contact hours in fulfillment of
eligibility requirements.
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 6
Examination Administration Type US Dollars Euros
Computer-Based Testing – member*
Computer-Based Testing – nonmember
$405
$555
340
465
Examination Administration Type US Dollars Euros Site Group Testing No. Date (MM/DD/YY)
Paper-Based Testing – member*
Paper-Based Testing – nonmember
After determining your membership status and your examination administration preference please place an 'X' next to the appropriate option below and note
the associated fee in the box marked 'TOTAL'.
If you are applying to take a paper-based examination please indicate your preferred test site, group testing number and date. This information can be
located at www.prometric.com/pmi.
Calculate and add Canadian resident tax (if applicable)
Examination Fees Fees subject to change without notice.
CANADIAN RESIDENTS TAX
In accordance with Canadian tax law, PMI collects taxes on member dues, application fees, and other payments. Canadian residents should include applicable taxes in the space provided. The rate of tax and
the total amount that you owe will vary depending on the province where you have permanent residency. Tax calculations by province are 14% for New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia; 13.95% for
Quebec; or 6% for all other provinces. If your employer is paying your fee and has been granted tax-exempt status by the appropriate Canadian authorities, please attach evidence of exemption to avoid being
billed for unpaid taxes.
GST/HST Registration #897944807RT0001 QST Registration #1202723001TQ0001
The member rate will only apply to candidates who are members of PMI in good standing at the time your application is approved. If PMI membership is obtained after this application has been
submitted, PMI will not issue a refund. Candidates interested in becoming members of PMI at the time of application for the credential can submit their PMI membership application and credential
application at the same time and receive the member rate. To download a copy of the PMI membership application, please visit the membership area of the PMI website.
*
**
**
TOTAL
Employer Required Employer Suggested Personal Development
Have you taken a certification preparation course presented by a PMI Chapter?
Yes No
Optional Information
The following questions are optional, and you may choose not to answer them.
Reason you are applying for this credential:
/
Check Master Card Visa Bank Transfer American Express Diners Club Discover
Credit
Card #
Exp
Date __________________________________
Signature
Payment Information
Chinese (Simplified) French German Hebrew Italian
Japanese Korean Portuguese (Brazilian) Russian Spanish
I have read and understand all the policies and procedures in the Credential Handbook.
I have read and accept the terms and responsibilities outlined in the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and in the
PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement.
I declare that all the information I have provided on all pages of this application is true and accurate. I understand that
misrepresentations or incorrect information provided to PMI can result in disciplinary action(s), including suspension or
revocation of my eligibility or credential.
DateSignature
Language Aid for Examination
All PMI credential examinations are administered in English, but assistance can be provided with an accompanying language
aid. If you would like a language aid, please indicate your choice below.
Special Accomodations for Examination
Check here if you have special needs which may impair your ability to take the examination. Please complete the
Special Accommodations Form. The completed form and supporting medical documentation must be returned to PMI
along with your completed credential application.
Please include me in: Communications from PMI regarding its products, events and services Third Party Mailing Lists Mailings
Mailings from organizations other than PMI
$250
$400
205
335
Credential application continues on the next page. Payment of the credential fee is expected to be received with the paper application.
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CAPM Credential Application · Page 7
Examination Administration Type US Dollars Euros
Computer-Based Testing – member*
Computer-Based Testing – nonmember
$405
$555
340
465
Examination Administration Type US Dollars Euros Site Group Testing No. Date (MM/DD/YY)
Paper-Based Testing – member*
Paper-Based Testing – nonmember
After determining your membership status and your examination administration preference please place an 'X' next to the appropriate option below and note
the associated fee in the box marked 'TOTAL'.
If you are applying to take a paper-based examination please indicate your preferred test site, group testing number and date. This information can be
located at www.prometric.com/pmi.
Calculate and add Canadian resident tax (if applicable)
Examination Fees Fees subject to change without notice.
CANADIAN RESIDENTS TAX
In accordance with Canadian tax law, PMI collects taxes on member dues, application fees, and other payments. Canadian residents should include applicable taxes in the space provided. The rate of tax and
the total amount that you owe will vary depending on the province where you have permanent residency. Tax calculations by province are 14% for New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia; 13.95% for
Quebec; or 6% for all other provinces. If your employer is paying your fee and has been granted tax-exempt status by the appropriate Canadian authorities, please attach evidence of exemption to avoid being
billed for unpaid taxes.
GST/HST Registration #897944807RT0001 QST Registration #1202723001TQ0001
The member rate will only apply to candidates who are members of PMI in good standing at the time your application is approved. If PMI membership is obtained after this application has been
submitted, PMI will not issue a refund. Candidates interested in becoming members of PMI at the time of application for the credential can submit their PMI membership application and credential
application at the same time and receive the member rate. To download a copy of the PMI membership application, please visit the membership area of the PMI website.
*
**
**
TOTAL
Employer Required Employer Suggested Personal Development
Have you taken a certification preparation course presented by a PMI Chapter?
Yes No
Optional Information
The following questions are optional, and you may choose not to answer them.
Reason you are applying for this credential:
/
Check Master Card Visa Bank Transfer American Express Diners Club Discover
Credit
Card #
Exp
Date __________________________________
Signature
Payment Information
Chinese (Simplified) French German Hebrew Italian
Japanese Korean Portuguese (Brazilian) Russian Spanish
I have read and understand all the policies and procedures in the Credential Handbook.
I have read and accept the terms and responsibilities outlined in the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and in the
PMI Certification Application/Renewal Agreement.
I declare that all the information I have provided on all pages of this application is true and accurate. I understand that
misrepresentations or incorrect information provided to PMI can result in disciplinary action(s), including suspension or
revocation of my eligibility or credential.
DateSignature
Language Aid for Examination
All PMI credential examinations are administered in English, but assistance can be provided with an accompanying language
aid. If you would like a language aid, please indicate your choice below.
Special Accomodations for Examination
Check here if you have special needs which may impair your ability to take the examination. Please complete the
Special Accommodations Form. The completed form and supporting medical documentation must be returned to PMI
along with your completed credential application.
Please include me in: Communications from PMI regarding its products, events and services Third Party Mailing Lists Mailings
Mailings from organizations other than PMI
$250
$400
205
335
Credential application continues on the next page. Payment of the credential fee is expected to be received with the paper application.
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PMI Credential Examination Special Accommodations Form
E-mail Address
The PMI Certification Department complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To ensure equal opportunities for all
qualified persons, the Certification Department will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when appropriate. If you
require special accommodations related to a disability in order to take the examination, you must complete this form and submit
it with your examination application (you can request special accommodations through the online certification system when you
apply online).
Please use blue or black ink and print all information carefully in the boxes using CAPITAL LETTERS. Please complete this form in its entirety.
NOTE: You must provide PMI’s Certification Department with written documentation from an appropriate health care professional supporting the need for the
accommodation that you are requesting. This documentation must include a diagnosis of your health condition and a specific recommendation for the type of
special testing accommodations you will require. This completed form and supporting medical documentation must be submitted to PMI along with your
completed credential application. Failure to include supporting medical documentation will cause a delay in processing your application. PMI will not
p
ay any costs you may incur in obtaining this information.
Please identify the disability that substantially limits one or more of your sensory, manual, or speaking skills (i.e., disability that
significantly impairs your ability to arrive at, read, or otherwise complete, the examination):
Have you previously taken this examination? Yes No
Which credential examination are you planning to take at this time? CAPM PMP PgMP
PMI Member ID#
Please list the special testing accommodation requested. Use a separate sheet if more space is needed.
DateSignature
Middle Name
Prefix (MR., MRS., MS., DR.) First Name (given name)
Last Name (family name, surname). Suffix
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PMI Credential Reexamination Form
E-mail Address
Address
In order to schedule to retake a PMI credential examination, you must complete and submit this form by mail or fax to PMI Global
Operations Center, Attn. Certification Department. The reexamination rate is only valid within your one-year eligibility period.
Before applying for re-examination, please review PMI’s reexamination policy located in the credential handbook.
Please use blue or black ink and print all information carefully in the boxes using CAPITAL LETTERS. Please print clearly and legibly:
PMI Member ID#
Middle Name
Prefix (MR., MRS., MS., DR.) First Name (given name)
Last Name (family name, surname) Suffix
City
Postal CodeState/Province/TerritoryCountry
Area/State/City Code
Country Code Phone Number Extension
Please print your name as it appears on your government issued identification, that you will present at the testing center.
/
Credit
Card #
Exp
Date
Payment Information Check Master Card Visa Bank Transfer American Express Diners Club Discover
DateSignature
Reexamination Fees: (Payable in U.S. Dollars and Euros only)
After determining your PMI membership status and your examination administration type, please place an 'X' next to the appropriate option and note the
associated fee in the box marked 'TOTAL' for the PMI examination you plan to retake (CAPM, PMP, PgMP).
PMI uses computer-based testing (CBT) as the standard method of administration for its credential examinations. Candidates who live within 186.5 miles/300
km of a Prometric CBT site, must take a CBT examination.
If you are applying to take a paper-based examination please indicate your preferred test site, group testing number and date. You can find this information
online at www.prometric.com/pmi.
A refund can be obtained by submitting a written request to PMI one month before the eligibility expiration date. No refunds will be considered for
candidates who have taken the examination or have not provided the necessary cancellation/rescheduling notification to Prometric. PMI retains a $100
(US) nonrefundable processing fee.
Refund Policy for CAPM and PMP
A candidate who is required to retake the multiple-choice examination or the Multi-rater Assessment, but does not complete one step or the other, may
request a refund. The candidate must submit a written request to PMI one month prior to the eligibility expiration date of the specific competence
evaluation to receive a refund of $350 [US].
Refund Policy for PgMP
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Special Accommodations for Examination
I am requesting the same special accommodation(s) that was approved for my previous examination.
Candidates may request modification to the examination administration procedure due to disability, handicap, or other condition which
may impair the ability of the candidate to take the exam. To request special testing accommodation, candidates must indicate their need
on this form by checking the appropriate box below.
I am requesting special accommodation(s) for the first time.
(Please complete the Special Accommodations form separately and submit it to PMI with your reexamination form)
Calculate and add Canadian resident tax (if applicable)
** TOTAL
Calculate and add Canadian resident tax (if applicable)
** TOTAL
Calculate and add Canadian resident tax (if applicable)
** TOTAL
*
**
The member rate will only apply to candidates who are members of PMI in good standing at the time your application is approved. If PMI membership is obtained after this application has been
submitted, PMI will not refund the difference. Candidates interested in becoming members of PMI at the time of application for the credential can submit their PMI membership application and
the credential application at the same time and receive the member rate. To download a copy of the PMI membership application, please visit the membership area of the PMI website.
CANADIAN RESIDENTS TAX
In accordance with Canadian tax law, PMI collects taxes on member dues, application fees, and other payments. Canadian residents should include applicable taxes in the space provided. The
rate of tax and the total amount that you owe will vary depending on the province where you have permanent residency. Tax calculations by province are 14% for New Brunswick,
Newfoundland, Nova Scotia; 13.95% for Quebec; or 6% for all other provinces. If your employer is paying your fee and has been granted tax-exempt status by the appropriate Canadian
authorities, please attach evidence of exemption to avoid being billed for unpaid taxes.
GST/HST Registration #897944807RT0001 QST Registration #1202723001TQ0001
PgMP Reexamination Administration Fees
PgMP Reexamination Administration Fees
PMP Reexamination Administration Fees
PMP Reexamination Administration Fees
CAPM Reexamination Administration Fees
CAPM Reexamination Administration Fees
US Dollars Euros
Computer-Based Testing – member*
Computer-Based Testing – nonmember
$500
$600
420
500
US Dollars Euros Site Group Testing No. Date (MM/DD/YY)
Paper-Based Testing – member*
Paper-Based Testing – nonmember
$400
$500
335
420
Language Aid for Examination
Chinese (Simplified) French German Hebrew Italian
Japanese Korean Portuguese (Brazilian) Russian Spanish
All PMI credential examinations are administered in English, but assistance for the CAPM and PMP can be provided with an
accompanying language aid. The PgMP examination currently is only available in English. If you would like a language aid for the CAPM
or PMP examination, please indicate your choice below.
US Dollars Euros
Computer-Based Testing – member*
Computer-Based Testing – nonmember
$405
$555
340
465
US Dollars Euros Site Group Testing No. Date (MM/DD/YY)
Paper-Based Testing – member*
Paper-Based Testing – nonmember
$250
$400
205
335
US Dollars Euros
Computer-Based Testing – member*
Computer-Based Testing – nonmember
$405
$555
340
465
US Dollars Euros Site Group Testing No. Date (MM/DD/YY)
Paper-Based Testing – member*
Paper-Based Testing – nonmember
$250
$400
205
335
PMI Credential Reexamination Form (continued)