How much does the PMP exam cost in 2026
PMP exam fee for PMI members: $405 standard, $284 for candidates in Ukraine. Membership, the full budget and the All inclusive package.
Short answer
On pmi.org the PMP exam costs $405 for PMI members and $655 for non-members. Candidates who live in Ukraine and take the exam there get a 30% discount from PMI: $284 for members and $389 for non-members. PMI membership is a separate fee. Training, the 35 contact hours, is another one.
PMI fees
| PMI member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
| PMI membership, one year, standard | $139 + $10 application fee | — |
| PMI membership, one year, Ukraine | $99 + $10 application fee | — |
| PMP exam, standard | $405 | $655 |
| PMP exam, Ukraine | $284 | $389 |
PMI prices by the country in your PMI account. The Ukraine rates apply to candidates who live in Ukraine and sit the exam there. Fees are in US dollars and they change, so check the amount in your own pmi.org account before you pay.
You pay the exam fee only after PMI approves your application and you are ready to book a date. Your bank may add a currency conversion fee. That is not a PMI fee.
Is PMI membership worth it?
At standard prices a member saves $250 on the exam, and membership costs $149 in the first year. In Ukraine the exam saving is $105 and membership costs $109. Either way it roughly pays for itself on the first attempt. Membership also gives you discounts on other PMI exams, free digital editions of the PMBOK Guide and other PMI standards, a PDU library and a local chapter.
What the full budget includes
- Training: 35 contact hours of project management education, or an active CAPM.
- PMI membership, if you take it.
- The exam.
- Practice exams and extra materials, if you want them.
INSTAR prep packages
The INSTAR PMP page has three packages: Course, Certification and All inclusive. All inclusive covers the PMP exam and one year of PMI membership, paid by INSTAR. We pay the exam fee only after PMI approves your application. Membership is registered on your own PMI account.
That means you do not have to pay PMI separately by card in dollars. The next start date and package prices are in the "Next course" block at the end of this article.
FAQ
Who gets the Ukraine price?
Candidates who live in Ukraine and take the exam in Ukraine. Ukraine has to be the country in your PMI account.
When do I pay for the exam?
After PMI approves your application. Applying is free.
Do I need membership before I pay for the exam?
Yes. The member price applies only if your membership is active when you pay.
Sources
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