The PMP certification cost in Pakistan in 2026 is about PKR 155,000 to PKR 260,000 in total. The PMI exam fee is $405 (about PKR 112,185) for PMI members and $655 (about PKR 181,435) for non-members. Join PMI first ($149) and add a 35-hour course costing PKR 2,000 to PKR 90,000.
PMI prices exams by the country in your account, so the final amount is the one shown at checkout. This page is the Pakistan view in rupees. The global fee breakdown in US dollars is at PMP exam cost 2026 (all countries). For the full journey, start with my PMP in Pakistan guide.
Agar aap Pakistan mein PMP certification ka soch rahe hain, toh sab se pehla sawal hota hai: total kharcha kitna hoga? Most guides only give USD prices. This page gives every cost in Pakistani rupees, with the training fees of institutes in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi checked against their own websites.
What is the PMP exam fee in Pakistan?
The PMP exam fee in Pakistan is about PKR 112,185 ($405) for PMI members and PKR 181,435 ($655) for non-members. You pay PMI directly in US dollars with an international debit or credit card. Your bank converts it at its own rate on the day you pay.
| Fee | PMI member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| PMI membership (first year)first year, including joining fee | PKR 41,273 $149 | – |
| PMP exam fee | PKR 112,185 $405 | PKR 181,435 $655 |
| Exam retake (each) | PKR 76,175 $275 | PKR 103,875 $375 |
| Renewal every 3 years | PKR 16,620 $60 | PKR 41,550 $150 |
| Paid to PMI for 1 attempt | PKR 153,458 | PKR 181,435 |
PMI fees at about $1 = PKR 277 (November 2026). Check retake and renewal fees on pmi.org before you pay. The final price is the one shown at checkout in your PMI account.
PMP training fees in Pakistan 2026 (verified)
PMP training in Pakistan costs PKR 20,000 to PKR 90,000 for classroom or live online courses, and PKR 2,000 to PKR 8,000 for self-paced online courses. PMI requires 35 contact hours of project management education before you can apply. Every provider below issues a certificate of hours.
| Provider | City / mode | Fee (PKR) | Format & hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javed PMP TrainingsCol (Retd) Javed Iqbal | IslamabadRawalpindiLahoreKarachiOnline | 80,000Isb/Rwp, online90,000Lahore, Karachi | 4-day intensive; 0% instalments on Alfalah credit card |
| PIM (Pakistan Institute of Management) | KarachiIn person | 51,000+ taxes | 3 months, Sundays 10am–4pm, 72 contact hours; next batch 8 Nov 2026 |
| ITHeightShahid Naseer | LahoreOnline | On request | Live online or on campus; states 60 contact hours |
| PNY Trainings | Lahore | 20,000as listed | 2 months; check the course is updated for the July 2026 exam |
| IPEI | Lahore | On request | PMP exam prep course |
| PMI Islamabad Pakistan Chapter | Islamabad | Varies by cohort | Periodic exam prep workshops; member discounts |
| Udemy (self-paced) | Online | ~2,000–8,000on sale | 35 hours, recorded; no live support |
Fees taken from each provider’s own website on 10 October 2026 and can change. Confirm with the provider before paying. Sikhana Seekho is not paid to list any provider.
PMP certification cost in Pakistan: your total budget
A self-study route costs about PKR 155,000 to 178,000. A route with a local classroom course costs about PKR 205,000 to 260,000. Both assume you join PMI and pass on the first attempt.
PMP certification cost in Pakistan at a glance (USD and PKR)
| What you pay | PMI member route | Non-member route |
|---|---|---|
| Paid to PMImembership + exam fee | PKR 153,458 $554 ($149 + $405) | PKR 181,435 $655 |
| Total with self-paced online coursecourse PKR 2,000 to 8,000 | PKR 155,000 to 161,000 | PKR 183,000 to 189,000 |
| Total with live online courseabout PKR 80,000 | about PKR 233,000 | about PKR 261,000 |
| Total with classroom course in LahorePKR 20,000 to 90,000 | PKR 173,000 to 243,000 | PKR 201,000 to 271,000 |
| Total with classroom course in KarachiPKR 51,000 to 90,000 | PKR 204,000 to 243,000 | PKR 232,000 to 271,000 |
| Total with classroom course in Islamabad or Rawalpindiabout PKR 80,000 | about PKR 233,000 | about PKR 261,000 |
At about PKR 277 per US dollar (November 2026). Course fees are the ranges in the training table above. Add PKR 0 to 17,000 if you buy a paid exam simulator.
Best if you have PM experience and study well alone.
- PMI membership PKR 41,273
- Member exam fee PKR 112,185
- Udemy 35-hour course PKR 2,000–8,000
- Exam simulator PKR 0–17,000
Best if you want live doubt-solving and help with the PMI application.
- PMI membership PKR 41,273
- Member exam fee PKR 112,185
- Local course PKR 51,000–90,000
- Extra simulator PKR 0–17,000
PMP cost calculator in PKR
How do you pay the PMI fee from Pakistan?
Pay on PMI.org with a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card that has international online payments turned on. Many Pakistani cards have this switched off by default, so turn it on in your banking app or call your bank first. PMI charges in US dollars. Your bank charges you in PKR at its own rate, which is usually a little higher than the open market rate, and it may add a foreign transaction charge or tax. Ask your bank what it charges before you pay.
If your card is declined, try another bank’s card, ask a family member abroad to pay, or ask your employer to pay PMI directly.
What is the cheapest legal way to get PMP in Pakistan?
The cheapest legal route costs about PKR 155,000 in total: join PMI first, then pay the member exam fee. Do it in this order:
- Get your 35 contact hours from a low-cost course (a self-paced online course on sale, or a course your employer pays for). Keep the certificate.
- Create your PMI account with Pakistan as your country and join PMI ($149, about PKR 41,273).
- Download the PMBOK Guide free as a member. Do not buy the printed book.
- Submit your application and pay the member exam fee ($405, about PKR 112,185).
- Use free practice questions and only book the exam when your mock scores are steady. One retake costs more than a good course.
Avoid shared or “cheap” PMI accounts, fake contact-hour certificates and paid exam dumps. PMI audits applications, and a failed audit or a ban costs far more than you save.
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Syed Mujeeb Ur Rehman is a Pakistani project management professional and the founder of Sikhana Seekho. He completed his MS in Project Management (MSPM) at Bahria University, Islamabad, and later taught project management at International Islamic University, Islamabad. He holds the PMP credential, worked on construction projects in the UAE and is now based in the UK.
He writes this guide for Pakistani professionals and updates the fees whenever PMI or local institutes change them. More about the author →
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