Scheduling Your PMP Exam
After PMI approves your application, you'll receive an eligibility code to schedule your exam.
Exam Delivery Options
🏢
Testing Center (Prometric)
Advantages
- +Controlled environment
- +No home setup required
- +Proctor present in person
- +Familiar exam experience
Considerations
- −Must travel to a center
- −Limited appointment availability in some areas
- −Set operating hours
💡 Book 4-6 weeks in advance for best availability.
💻
Online Proctored (Pearson VUE OnVUE)
Advantages
- +Take from home or office
- +More flexible scheduling
- +No travel required
- +Wide time slot availability
Considerations
- −Strict room requirements (no second monitors, no one else in room)
- −System check required 30 min before
- −Internet connection must be reliable
💡 Run the system check at least 24 hours before your exam.
How to Schedule
1
Receive your eligibility email from PMI with your eligibility code
2
Visit pmi.org and log into your account
3
Go to 'Schedule Exam' and enter your eligibility code
4
Select Prometric (testing center) or OnVUE (online proctored)
5
Choose your exam date and time
6
Confirm — you'll receive a confirmation email
Rescheduling and Cancellation
| When | Reschedule Fee | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| More than 30 days before exam | Free | Full refund (minus $50 fee) |
| 30 days or fewer before exam | $70 fee | No refund |
| No-show | Forfeit attempt | No refund |
You have 3 attempts within your 12-month eligibility window to pass the exam.
What to Bring (Testing Center)
✓ Bring
- Valid government-issued photo ID (name must match registration)
- Secondary ID (credit card, second government ID)
- Your scheduling confirmation number
✗ Leave at home
- Phone, smartwatch, or electronic devices
- Notes, books, or study materials
- Food or drinks (unless medical necessity)
- Personal items (locker provided at center)