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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$425
Exam fee — non-member
$675
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$800 – $2,500
Total investment
$1,225 – $3,175
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 $250 saved on the exam — net $86 in your pocket.
Regional recognition
North America · Europe · GCC · APAC
Notes
New PMP exam (2026 ECO) launched 9 July 2026: People 33%, Process 41%, Business Environment 26%; about 40% predictive and 60% agile/hybrid. US prices shown; PMI uses country-based pricing. Membership saves $250 on the exam (US). From 1 Dec 2026 live instructor-led training counts toward the 35 hours only if delivered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner or an accredited programme.
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