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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$225
Exam fee — non-member
$300
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$300 – $900
Total investment
$525 – $1,200
Membership math wins here
PMI membership (US: $154/yr + $10 one-time application) saves $250 on the PMP exam ($425 vs $675). PMI uses country-based pricing, e.g. Egypt: membership $109, PMP $284 member / $575 non-member.
Membership cost $164 vs $75 saved on the exam — net $89 extra.
Regional recognition
North America · Europe · GCC · APAC
Notes
Membership saves $75 on the CAPM exam (US: $225 vs $300); US membership is $164 in the first year, so it pays off mainly if you also use the free PMBOK Guide or later take the PMP. PMI uses country-based pricing (e.g. Egypt: $158 member / $210 non-member).
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