Overview
PMI-CP: Construction Professional (PMI-CP) is a PMI credential. Review contracts, stakeholders, scope, and governance for construction projects and prepare for the PMI-CP exam. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the PMI exam. PMI sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the PMI exam. PMI sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Construction project managers and assistant project managers.
- Contract administrators and commercial managers.
- Owner representatives and built environment professionals.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Contracts Management
50%Review construction contract types and delivery methods, Administer contracts, changes, and claims, and Prevent and resolve disputes.
- 02
Stakeholder Engagement
30%Identify and analyze construction stakeholders, Plan communication with owners, designers, and contractors, and Build commitment and resolve conflict.
- 03
Strategy and Scope Management
15%Link project strategy to scope definition, Manage scope changes on construction work, and Keep scope aligned with owner goals.
- 04
Project Governance
5%Apply governance structures to construction projects, Define roles, approvals, and accountability, and Support compliance and transparent decisions.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- 120
- Duration
- 230 minutes
- Format
- Confirm question format on the vendor outline
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
Complete the four PMI-CP foundational course modules. PMI lists each self paced module as a 6 to 10 hour commitment. Have 3 years of on the job experience in construction or built environment projects within the past 10 years.
Renewal
Renewal rules for PMI-CP: Construction Professional (PMI-CP) are set by PMI. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- construction contracts management, stakeholder engagement, strategy and scope, and project governance
- Construction
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
PMI-CP questions
Is PMI-CP worth it?
PMI-CP is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for PMI proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include construction contracts management, stakeholder engagement, strategy and scope, and project governance, Construction, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is PMI-CP?
You get 120 questions in 230 minutes. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it. Complete the four PMI-CP foundational course modules. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does PMI-CP expire?
Renewal rules for PMI-CP: Construction Professional (PMI-CP) are set by PMI. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with PMI-CP?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the PMI-CP domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the PMI-CP exam cost?
Published pricing for PMI-CP: Confirm the current exam fee on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the PMI-CP prerequisites?
Complete the four PMI-CP foundational course modules. PMI lists each self paced module as a 6 to 10 hour commitment. Have 3 years of on the job experience in construction or built environment projects within the past 10 years.
What should I take after PMI-CP?
After PMI-CP, pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.