No, the PMP certification is not valid for life. Effective January 1, 2021, the PMP certification will be valid for 3 years and will require continuing education and professional development during that time in order to renew the certification before it expires. At the expiration of the certification validity period, you will need to reapply for the PMP certification, undergo a review and pass an exam or accrue enough PDUs (continuing education units) to demonstrate that you have maintained up-to-date knowledge and skills in the field of project management and continue to hold the PMP certification credential. In other words, the certification is valid for 3 years, which means you need to complete a sufficient number of PDUs within this period and submit a PMP certification renewal application before the certification expires. In short, the PMP certification has a validity period. Holders need to complete a sufficient number of PDUs within the validity period of the certification and renew it before it expires. This ensures that certification holders are always equipped with up-to-date project management knowledge and skills, as well as adapting to changing industry trends and needs.