In this video, the speaker discusses the PMP exam’s passing rate, noting that experts estimate it to be under 70% and that PMI does not publish official statistics. He attributes the high failure rate to three main factors: the demanding nature of the exam requiring disciplined study, language barriers for non‑native English speakers, and PMI’s interest in maintaining a low pass rate to preserve the credential’s market value. The speaker then outlines a six‑step plan to increase the chances of passing on the first attempt: (1) create a structured study schedule, (2) use a high‑quality reference guide, (3) enroll in a reputable 35‑contact‑hour training course, (4) practice extensively with mock questions, (5) employ additional study tools such as ITTO learning aids, and (6) take full‑length simulated exams. He emphasizes that while the exam is challenging, it is not impossible, and proper preparation can lead to success and career advancement.
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PMP exam passing rate. What is percentage of people who pass? PMP exam passing rate could be less than 70%, according to experts. It means that more than 30 out 100 people fail the exam in their first try. PMI does not release much statistics related to its credential exams, so we do not know for sure what percentage of people pass in their first attempt. Even after so many years, there are only 1 million active PMPs in the world. Why is PMP certification failure rate so high? PMP is a tough and difficult exam, so it is not surprising that failure rate is high. I think there are 3 main reasons for such a high failure percentage. 1. PMP requires serious study, hard work, discipline, and perseverance. Many aspirants do not use good study sources and eventually fail the PMP exam. 2. Most people attempt the PMP exam in English, even if they are not native speakers. Candidates whose native language is not English are not able to interpret the English idioms and phrases correctly. The exam becomes extra difficult for them. 3. PMI wants the passing rate to be low, and you would also want it to be low. Otherwise, if the exam was made easy, reputation and credibility of the certification would go down, and PMP's value in the job market would decrease. How to pass the PMP exam in first try? We already know that the PMP exam is not easy. Every year many people fail the exam. This demotivates many candidates even before they start preparing for the exam, but it should not demotivate you. PMP is a difficult exam but it is not impossible to crack. You should not worry about the passing or failure rate. If you prepare well, you will definitely pass the exam in your first try. Here are 6 steps to crack the exam in your first try. Prepare a proper study schedule. Study from a good reference guide. Enroll into a reputed 35-contact-hours training course. Practice a lot of mock questions. Invest in other study material like tools for itto learning. Practice full-length mock tests from a good PMP simulator. PMP is a prestigious and reputed certification. It can open new job opportunities for your— and give you a bump up in your career. You should not worry about the passing rate of the exam and just concentrate on your preparation. If you prepare well, you will definitely pass the exam.
