What the PMI-SP exam looks like
PMI-SP validates developing and maintaining project schedules โ strategy, planning & development, monitoring & controlling, closeout, and stakeholder schedule communications.
PMI-SP exam at a glance
| Certifying body | PMI |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Time allowed | 210 minutes (3h 30m) |
| Question format | Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more), Numerical / calculation items |
| Scoring | Reported as proficiency by domain (Above / Target / Below Target) โ no fixed percentage pass mark. |
| Open / closed book | Closed book |
PMI-SP syllabus & domain weighting
How the 120 questions are distributed across the exam content outline.
Question types on PMI-SP
- Single best answer (multiple choice)
- Multiple response (choose two or more)
- Numerical / calculation items
How PMI-SP is scored
PMI reports proficiency by domain rather than a single percentage pass score.
How to prepare for PMI-SP
- 1Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above โ the heaviest domain (Schedule Monitoring & Controlling) carries the most marks.
- 2Practice timed questions
Rehearse at exam pace โ 1.8 minutes per question on average.
- 3Master the question types
Get comfortable with single best answer (multiple choice), multiple response (choose two or more), numerical / calculation items before test day.
- 4Take full mock exams
Sit at least a few full-length, timed mocks and review every explanation until your weak domains are green.
PMI-SP exam pattern โ FAQ
How many questions are on the PMI-SP exam?๏ผ
The PMI-SP exam has 120 questions.
How long is the PMI-SP exam?๏ผ
You get 210 minutes (3h 30m) to complete the PMI-SP exam.
What is the passing score for PMI-SP?๏ผ
PMI reports proficiency by domain rather than a single percentage pass score.
What question types are on the PMI-SP exam?๏ผ
Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more), Numerical / calculation items.
What topics does the PMI-SP exam cover?๏ผ
Schedule Strategy (14%); Schedule Planning & Development (30%); Schedule Monitoring & Controlling (35%); Schedule Closeout (6%); Stakeholder Communications Management (15%).