Education and Experience Requirements
There are two categories for initial eligibility requirements. The following table is a breakdown of each category, which is based on information from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Web site (www.pmi.org).
 | The application process can easily be done online at the PMI Web site, which reduces the amount of approval time for the application. |
| Education | Project Management Experience | Educational Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College degree (Category One) | Minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience within the five project management process groups, with at least 3 years of experience within the 6-year period prior ... |
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