The evolution of PMP cannot be discussed without making mention of the part that PMI played. That said, PMI, (the coordinating body for PMP) was founded in 1969 and the first PMP certification examination was written on the 6th of October 1984. That year, 43 individuals became the first Project Management Professionals (PMPs).  To know more about the history of PMP, visit our “history of PMP” page