PMI-RMP Registration: Fees, Steps and Retakes

Last verified: 11 November 2026. This is an independent guide; it is not affiliated with Project Management Institute (PMI) or any government body. Exam details can change, so check the exam page at Project Management Institute (PMI) before relying on any figure.

We cannot register you or issue your certificate; registration and payment happen only with Project Management Institute (PMI).

Fees

Fees depend on region and PMI membership; check the amount in your PMI application (source).

Registration steps

1. Check the eligibility route for your education and project risk management experience on PMI’s website.
2. Complete the required risk management education and submit your experience and education records.
3. After approval, pay the exam fee and schedule a testing-centre or online-proctored appointment.

Results and retakes

• Retakes: Up to three attempts within the one-year eligibility period; after three failures, wait one year from the last attempt before reapplying.
• Validity: Maintain certification through the three-year renewal cycle; PMI requires 30 PDUs per cycle.

Before you pay the fee

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