What the PMP costs in 2026
The exam fee is reported at $445 for PMI members and $675 for non-members since August 6, 2026. Add PMI membership and the 35 hours of training, and most candidates spend between about $600 and $1,500. Membership usually pays for itself on the exam fee alone.
Fee figures here are as reported by several sources and were not confirmed on PMI’s fee page. Recent guides give the member fee as $445, and older ones list $405 from before the August 6, 2026 increase, so confirm the live price on pmi.org before you pay.
The fees
| Cost | PMI member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Exam fee | $445 | $675 |
| PMI membership | About $160 a year, plus a small joining fee | Not needed |
| Member route, total | About $605 | $675 |
| Renewal, every 3 years | $60 | $150 |
| Retake | Reported $275 before the August increase | Reported $375 before the August increase |
As reported by third-party sources, October 2026. Confirm on PMI’s site.
The exam fee covers your application review and one attempt, with no separate application fee. You have up to three attempts within the one-year eligibility period.
The 35 hours of training
This is the most variable cost. Self-paced video courses that include the 35 contact hours are reported from about $15 on sale to a few hundred dollars. Live bootcamps and PMI’s own prep course cost more, reported from roughly $400 to well over $1,000.
Three realistic totals
| Scenario | Exam and membership | Training and practice | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget: member, low-cost video course, passes first time | ~$605 | ~$50 to $300 | ~$650 to $900 |
| Mid-range: member, course with simulator | ~$605 | ~$300 to $500 | ~$900 to $1,100 |
| Premium: member, live bootcamp, one retake | ~$880 | ~$900 to $1,500 | ~$1,800 to $2,400 |
Illustrative only, using reported fees and prices that move with sales.
Ways to pay less
At the reported prices, membership plus the member exam fee costs less than the non-member fee alone, and lowers your renewal fee.
Some employers reimburse PMP exam fees and training. Ask before you pay.
A video course on sale can supply the 35 hours for the price of a lunch. Budget separately for exam practice.
Common questions
Do I have to be a PMI member?
No, membership is optional. But at the reported prices it costs less to join and pay the member rate than to pay the non-member fee.
What does it cost to keep the PMP?
The renewal fee is reported at $60 for members and $150 for non-members every three years, plus 60 professional development units.
What if I fail?
Retake fees apply for each further attempt. Reported figures predate the August 2026 increase, so check PMI’s fee page for the current retake price.