Question 1

How many CSPP practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

150 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free CSPP sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every CSPP question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does CSPP cover?

Accepted Answer

Foundations of Sustainable Project Work (12%), PRiSM (Project Integrating Sustainable Methods) Life Cycle Approach (23%), P5 Standard: Sustainability and Impact Analysis (24%), Developing a Sustainability Management Plan based on Sustainability Standards (12%), ESG & Sustainability Reporting, Governance, and Project Communications (7%), Project Management Considerations (23%).

Question 5

What is the PMI CSPP certification?

Accepted Answer

The Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP) is PMI's knowledge-based certification for applying sustainability principles across the project life cycle. Offered under the PMI-GPM joint venture and aligned with the P5 Standard, it validates your ability to identify, measure, and manage a project's environmental, social, and economic (People, Planet, Prosperity) impacts.

Question 6

Is CSPP replacing the GPM-b certification?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b), first launched in 2013, evolves into the CSPP effective 5 June 2026. The current GPM-b exam remains available through 31 December 2026, and existing GPM-b holders qualify for a free upgrade to CSPP.

Question 7

How many questions are on the CSPP exam and how long is it?

Accepted Answer

There are two pathways. The Certified Practitioner exam has 100 questions (85 scored, 15 pretest) in 120 minutes. The Non-Certified Practitioner exam has 145 questions (130 scored, 15 pretest) in 175 minutes, with a scheduled 10-minute break.

Question 8

What are the CSPP exam domains?

Accepted Answer

The exam covers: Foundations of Sustainable Project Work, the PRiSM Life Cycle Approach, the P5 Standard: Sustainability and Impact Analysis, Developing a Sustainability Management Plan, ESG & Sustainability Reporting/Governance/Communications, and (for non-certified practitioners) Project Management Considerations.

Question 9

What are the CSPP eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

All candidates need 12 hours of formal education in Sustainability in Project Management. Certified Practitioners must also hold a qualifying PM certification in good standing (such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or IPMA) or a Master's degree concentrated in Project/Program Management.

Question 10

How do I maintain the CSPP certification?

Accepted Answer

CSPP is renewed on a three-year cycle. Holders must earn and report 30 PDUs through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program to renew.

Question 11

How much does the CSPP exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The CSPP exam fee is Fees vary by regional and membership pricing; PMI membership is not required. Exam fee includes required e-learning course..

Question 12

How long is the CSPP certification valid?

Accepted Answer

3 years. Recertification: Earn and report 30 PDUs every 3 years (CCR Program).

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02RegistrationPearson VUE, online proctoring3

03Validity3 years2

04In our question bankv1 (150)

What CSPP covers

01Foundations of Sustainable Project Work12%5 topics

1.1Determine Sustainability ObjectivesIdentify principles of sustainability3 obj.

1.2Explain the Triple Bottom Line in relation to People, Planet, and ProsperityDetermine people considerations3 obj.

1.3Recall major global frameworks that influence sustainability and their significanceIdentify the purpose of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)3 obj.

1.4Identify the role of sustainability reporting and ESG disclosures in project contextsIdentify sustainability reporting standards & frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, and the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards)3 obj.

1.5Define sustainability, regeneration, and resilience in project environmentsDetermine how to reduce negative environmental impact and conserve resources during a project3 obj.

02PRiSM (Project Integrating Sustainable Methods) Life Cycle Approach23%3 topics

03P5 Standard: Sustainability and Impact Analysis24%6 topics

04Developing a Sustainability Management Plan based on Sustainability Standards12%5 topics

05ESG & Sustainability Reporting, Governance, and Project Communications7%3 topics

06Project Management Considerations23%5 topics