I hope this message finds you well.
I am planning to apply for the Project Management Institute (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP) examination under the option that requires:
A high school or secondary school diploma (or global equivalent)
60 months of project-leading experience within the past eight years
35 hours of project management education/training (or a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential)
However, I graduated from high school decades ago and no longer possess the physical diploma.
Could you please advise whether I am still eligible to apply if I cannot present the original diploma? Specifically:
What constitutes acceptable proof of the “high school or secondary school diploma” requirement in such cases?
Is it acceptable to submit a signed statement from the school, a transcript, or a certification of graduation issued by the institution instead of the original diploma?
If selected for audit, what supporting document(s) will PMI accept to satisfy this educational requirement?
Are there any alternative pathways available if a diploma or its equivalent cannot be produced?
Thank you in advance for your assistance. I appreciate your guidance on ensuring my application will meet PMI’s eligibility and audit requirements.
Kind regards,
Community Champion
