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PMI · Project Management & Agile · Professional

PMI PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP) exam guide

Exam PMI-PMOCP

The PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP), which grew out of the PMO Global Alliance PMO-CP, validates the ability to design, run and continuously improve a project management office. It targets the growing number of PMO roles that must prove value to executives, not just track projects.

Questions120 (100 scored, 20 unscored pretest)
Time limit165 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$700 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored

Format: Multiple choice and multiple-answer select. Fee note: PMI member USD 520; up to three attempts within a one-year eligibility period.

Who it's for

PMO analysts, managers and leaders, plus project managers moving into PMO design or operations roles.

What the exam covers

Organizational Development and Alignment16%
PMO Strategic Elements18%
PMO Design and Structuring18%
PMO Operation and Performance15%
PMO Enhancement and Effectiveness18%
People15%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: Secondary degree, 36 months of project-related experience in the last 8 years (or an active PMP), and 10 contact hours of PMO education.

Recommended: Working in or with a PMO on governance, reporting, methodology and capability building.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Earn 60 PDUs per 3-year cycle and pay the renewal fee (USD 60 member / 150 nonmember).

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Defining PMO mandate, services and value proposition
  • Selecting PMO type and structure
  • PMO performance metrics and maturity assessment
  • Governance, reporting and methodology management
  • Stakeholder alignment with executives
  • Building PMO team capabilities

Job roles

PMO ManagerPMO AnalystPMO DirectorPortfolio AnalystProject Governance LeadDelivery Excellence Manager

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Complete the required 10 hours of PMO education and download the PMI-PMOCP Exam Content Outline.
  2. Weeks 2-3: Organizational alignment, PMO strategy and design: mandates, service catalogs, PMO types.
  3. Weeks 4-5: Operations, performance and enhancement: KPIs, maturity models, continuous improvement.
  4. Week 6: People domain: PMO staffing, competency development, change leadership.
  5. Week 7: Full timed practice exams; note you cannot return to a submitted section.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Sections lock after submission (one optional break after question 60), so review flagged items before moving on.
  • Prefer answers that tie PMO services to stakeholder value and strategy.
  • Multiple-answer items state how many to select; partial selection scores zero.
  • Know PMO typology (supportive, controlling, directive, enterprise) and when each fits.
  • Domains are close in weight, so balance study time evenly.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does PMI-PMOCP cost?

USD 520 for PMI members and USD 700 for nonmembers in the US.

Is PMO-CP the same as PMI-PMOCP?

PMI acquired the PMO Global Alliance and relaunched its PMO-CP as the PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP) with a Pearson VUE exam.

Do I need a PMP for PMI-PMOCP?

No. An active PMP substitutes for the 36 months of project experience, but you can qualify with experience alone.

How long is the exam?

120 questions in 165 minutes with an optional 10-minute break.

How do I renew it?

Earn 60 PDUs every three years and pay the renewal fee.

Official page: pmoga.pmi.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.