What is the difference between PMP Foundation, Professional, and Mastery?
Short answer
Foundation orients new candidates; Professional adds structured scenario practice and mocks; Mastery provides intensive final preparation and weak-area remediation.
Detailed answer
Foundation is for baseline ECO coverage and study planning. Professional suits active exam prep within roughly 6-12 weeks. Mastery is for high-volume practice and exam-week discipline. Use the comparison table on /pmp and the readiness diagnostic if unsure.
Who this applies to
Candidates choosing their first PMP pathway tier.
Next steps
- Compare on Pmp
- Read each tier page
- Take Pmp Readiness Diagnostic
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