A paper companion: print this page (or save it as a PDF from the print dialog)
and fill it in by hand. The workbook captures your evidence — it never scores or decides;
the eligibility check and PMI’s process do that. Every printed
threshold cites its fact.
Secondary degree — 60 months of experience [PMP-F02]
Four-year degree — 36 months of experience [PMP-F03]
GAC-accredited degree — 24 months of experience [PMP-F04]
Contact hours of project management education (35 required, waived
with an active CAPM) [PMP-F05]:
Course / provider
Hours
Completed
RULES THAT GOVERN THIS SHEET: experience within the last 8 years [PMP-F01] ·
months are unique and non-overlapping [PMP-F06] · leading and directing projects [PMP-F17] ·
professional setting, need not be paid [PMP-F07]
Sheet 2 — Experience record
One row per project; count months, not projects [PMP-F06].
Project
Org
From (mo/yr)
To (mo/yr)
Months (non-overlapping)
Led & directed?
Running total of unique months: ______________
Sheet 3 — Application day
All experience recorded individually, per project [PMP-F06]
Contact hours documented (or active CAPM in hand) [PMP-F05]
Expect ~5 calendar days of processing for online applications — longer if selected for audit [PMP-F08]
Membership optional; fees vary by membership and region; initial fee is paid after approval, before scheduling [PMP-F09]
Study session log
Date
Topic
Minutes
Re-review +1wk
Re-review +1mo
RE-REVIEW COLUMNS ARE OUR STUDY METHOD (SPACED RETRIEVAL), NOT A PMI REQUIREMENT.
AS PRINTED: thresholds verified against the January 2021 outline — an updated
outline takes effect for exams from July 2026 [PMP-F15]. Check the fact library for the current
state before you rely on a number.