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PfMP® Certification

Portfolio Management Professional

Become an executive portfolio leader with the globally recognized PfMP®, for leaders who align investments with strategy.

Train with Skylartech from anywhere in the world: live online classes on Google Meet, weekend cohorts, hybrid programmes, or on-site training for your team.

  • Manage portfolios of projects, programs and operations
  • Align investments with organizational strategy
  • Optimize enterprise-level resource allocation
  • Deliver long-term value through governance
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500+ professionals trained worldwide, a 95% first-attempt success rate, and PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner status.

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PfMP® exam

Assessment
Panel review, then exam
Questions
170 multiple-choice
Duration
4 hours
PMI® member
US $800
Non-member
US $1,000

PMI exam fees as of October 2026. Fees are set by PMI, paid directly to them and may vary by region, so confirm them before you register.

Official fees on pmi.org(opens in a new tab)

Is the PfMP® right for you?

This certification is designed for:

  • Senior executives responsible for enterprise portfolio governance
  • Leaders overseeing multiple programs, projects and initiatives
  • Portfolio managers aligning investments with business objectives
  • Executives driving transformation and value realization

Why choose the PfMP®

  • Strategic leadership

    Lead enterprise investment decisions and maximize value.

  • Executive recognition

    Gain recognition as an elite portfolio management professional.

  • Portfolio governance

    Set up governance that optimizes portfolio performance.

  • Business transformation

    Drive transformation through effective portfolio oversight.

What you'll master.

Our PfMP® preparation covers the skills the exam tests, and the ones you'll use on the job.

  • Develop enterprise portfolio governance frameworks
  • Align portfolio investments with strategic objectives
  • Optimize enterprise resource allocation
  • Prioritize and evaluate strategic initiatives
  • Manage portfolio risk at organizational level
  • Drive sustainable long-term business value

Do you qualify?

Meet one of the routes below.

Not sure? Ask an advisor

Route 1: With a four-year degree

  • 4 years (6,000 hours) portfolio management experience
  • 8 years (96 months) professional business experience within the last 15 years

Or, route 2: With a secondary diploma

  • 7 years (10,500 hours) portfolio management experience
  • 8 years (96 months) professional business experience within the last 15 years

Requirements are set by PMI and can change. Check the current PfMP® handbook on pmi.org before you apply. We can help you check your experience.

PfMP® questions, answered.

What candidates ask us most before they enroll.

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Can I take the PfMP® course online?

Yes. Skylartech teaches it in live online classes on Google Meet, so you can join from any country. You can also study in a weekend cohort, a hybrid programme, or on-site with your team.

Who can apply for the PfMP®?

PMI accepts any one of these routes:

  • With a four-year degree
    • 4 years (6,000 hours) portfolio management experience
    • 8 years (96 months) professional business experience within the last 15 years
  • With a secondary diploma
    • 7 years (10,500 hours) portfolio management experience
    • 8 years (96 months) professional business experience within the last 15 years

What is the PfMP® exam like?

  • Assessment: Panel review, then exam
  • Questions: 170 multiple-choice
  • Duration: 4 hours

How much does the PfMP® exam cost?

PMI charges US $800 for PMI® members and US $1,000 for non-members, as of October 2026. You pay PMI directly when you book the exam, separately from your Skylartech course. Official fees on pmi.org (opens in a new tab)

Is Skylartech authorized by PMI?

Yes. Skylartech is a PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. C004927), the highest tier of PMI's training partner programme. View the credential on Credly (opens in a new tab)

How do I book, and when do I pay?

Send a booking request. An advisor will contact you about dates, fees and the best format for you. Nothing is charged when you send the request.

What if I need to cancel?

It depends on how long before the start date you cancel:

  • More than 14 daysFull refundLess any non-recoverable third-party fees.
  • 7–14 days50% refundOr a credit toward a future session.
  • Less than 7 daysNon-refundableMay be eligible for a one-time reschedule at our discretion.

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Lead enterprise portfolio strategy.

Become PfMP® certified and drive strategic portfolio decisions across your organization.

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  • Flexible learning
  • Exam prep materials
  • Career support
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