Once PMI receives your application, they will verify that you meet the eligibility criteria and that your experience and/or education are valid and consistent with the guidelines stated in the PMP Exam Content Outline. Typically, the PMP application review process will take 5 business days. Once it’s complete, PMI will email you to move on to the next step.
If there are any discrepancies, missing information, or unclear entries in your application, PMI will contact you via email with specific instructions on how to provide additional details or make necessary corrections. It is important to respond promptly and thoroughly to avoid delays in your certification process.
During this review phase, PMI checks whether all sections of the application are complete, consistent, and clearly documented. This includes verifying your reported project management experience, ensuring that each project listed aligns with the required domains—Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing—and that your role reflects professional project management practices.
The completeness review does not assess the quality or depth of your experience in detail, but rather ensures that the information you submitted follows PMI’s format and expectations. If your job titles or descriptions are vague, or if the dates or hours of experience appear inconsistent, PMI may flag your application for clarification. It’s essential to use clear, concise language that directly links your experience to the PMP framework.
Once your application passes the completeness review, you will receive an email notification from PMI with instructions for the next step, which is typically fee payment and eligibility confirmation. This approval marks a significant milestone in your PMP journey, as it confirms that your application meets the initial criteria for certification consideration.
For the most up-to-date information about the PMP application review process, visit the official PMI website at www.pmi.org.