Project Management Professional (PMP) in Saudi Arabia: Guides, Costs, Exam and Courses
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This page gathers every guide we have written about the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for readers in Saudi Arabia. The PMP is awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the USA, and it remains the credential most Saudi employers ask for when they hire or promote project managers in construction, oil and gas, IT and the giga projects.
The guides below cover the questions we hear most often in our Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar classrooms: who is eligible (a four year degree plus 36 months leading projects and 35 contact hours, or a secondary diploma with 60 months), what the 180 question, 240 minute exam looks like, what it costs (PMI quotes about USD 405 for members and USD 575 for non members at the time of writing, plus training), where to sit it at Pearson VUE, and how to keep the credential active with 60 PDUs every three years.
If you already know you want to prepare with us, our PMP course provides the 35 contact hours in classroom or live online format. Otherwise, start with the guide that matches your stage and come back for the rest.
Our guides on this certification
- Requirements and eligibility: PMP Certification Requirements and Eligibility in Saudi Arabia
- Cost and fees: PMP Certification Cost in Saudi Arabia: Exam Fees, Training and Total Budget
- The exam in Saudi Arabia: PMP Exam in Saudi Arabia: Format, Test Centers and How to Book
- Salary in Saudi Arabia: PMP Salary in Saudi Arabia: What Certified Professionals Earn
- How to pass first time: How to Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Attempt: A Study Plan That Works
- Is it worth it?: Is PMP Worth It in Saudi Arabia? An Honest Look at the Return
- Course in Riyadh: PMP Course in Riyadh
- Course in Jeddah: PMP Course in Jeddah
- Course in Dammam and Al Khobar: PMP Course in Dammam and Al Khobar
- Comparison: PMP vs CAPM: Which Project Management Certification Should You Take First?
- Practice questions: PMP Practice Questions with Answers and Explanations
- Renewal: How to Renew Your PMP Certification: Requirements, Points and Deadlines
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a university degree to sit the PMP exam?
No. PMI accepts a secondary diploma with 60 months of experience leading projects and 35 contact hours of project management education. With a four year degree the experience requirement drops to 36 months within the last eight years, and an active CAPM can replace the 35 hours.
How much does PMP certification cost in Saudi Arabia?
At the time of writing PMI lists the exam at about USD 405 for members (membership about USD 129 plus a USD 10 joining fee) and about USD 575 for non members. Retakes are about USD 275 and USD 375 respectively. Add training for the 35 contact hours and study materials, and verify current fees on pmi.org before you budget.
Where can I take the PMP exam in Saudi Arabia?
At Pearson VUE test centers in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar, or online proctored from home or office. Test center seats fill quickly before public holidays, so book as soon as your application is approved.
How long does the PMP stay valid?
Three years. You keep it active by earning 60 PDUs per cycle, at least 35 of them education PDUs across the PMI Talent Triangle (Ways of Working, Power Skills, Business Acumen), then paying a renewal fee of about USD 60 for members or USD 150 for non members.