Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMI Commonly Funded

$555 Exam Cost $405 for PMI members ($129 membership + $405 = $534 total)

$115,000 Average Salary

$85,000–$150,000 Salary Range

10-16 Prep Weeks

3 years / $150 Renewal

About the Project Management Professional (PMP)

The world's most recognized project management certification. Covers predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to managing projects.

Prerequisites

35 hours project management education + 36 months experience (with degree) or 60 months (without)

Testing Format

In-person or online proctored

How VR&E Funds the Project Management Professional (PMP)

One of the most commonly funded certifications in VR&E career plans across all industries. VR&E covers the required 35-hour training course, exam fee, and study materials — total value of $1,500+ when funded through Purchase Orders.

What VR&E Typically Covers:

Exam fee ($555) — funded through Purchase Orders
Preparation courses and training programs
Study materials, practice exams, and lab access
Exam vouchers and retake fees when approved
Initial renewal fees may be covered during your plan period

All funding is subject to individual VRC approval as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).

Career Paths with the Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project ManagerProgram ManagerSenior Project ManagerPMO Director

VR&E vs GI Bill® for the Project Management Professional (PMP)

VR&E Chapter 31

Exam fee covered in full ($555) — no per-test cap
Prep courses and materials funded separately
No upfront payment — funded through Purchase Orders
Part of your career rehabilitation plan

GI Bill®

$2,000 per-test reimbursement cap
Veteran pays upfront, gets reimbursed
This exam ($555) falls within the GI Bill® cap
Does not cover prep courses or study materials

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