Professional Certifications in Project Management

Certifications within the field of Project Management are issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMI is the world’s leading not-for-profit professional membership association for project managers, program managers, and portfolio managers. Currently, PMI offers eight globally recognized certifications within the field of project management. View each of these certifications below. If you would like to find out more regarding the eligibility, prerequisites, or value of each certification, click the certification title or 'read more' link.

	Project Management Professional (PMP) The most important certification within the field of project management is the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. The PMP certification is recognized across the world. In fact, there are currently over 650,000 active and certified PMP professionals worldwide. By attaining this PMP certification, professionals can show their employers they have the experience, knowledge, and skills to lead and direct projects. Read more
	Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is an entry-level designation and is designed for those professionals with little project experience who are pursuing a career in project management. By attaining this CAPM certification, professionals can show their employers their understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. Read more
	Program Management Professional (PgMP) The Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification has been designed for those professionals managing multiple, complex projects to reach their organizational and strategic goals more efficiently. By attaining this PgMP certification, professionals can show their employers their ability to oversee several projects and resources to achieve the strategic goals of the organization. Read more
	Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) The Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification is designed to recognize the advanced experience and competency of portfolio managers. By attaining this PfMP certification, professionals can show their employers their proven ability to coordinate and manage several portfolios to achieve the strategic goals of the organization. PfMP professionals are in charge of ensuring their organizations are doing the right work, while PMP and PgMP professionals are in charge of doing the work right. Read more
	PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is designed to recognize professionals with advanced knowledge and experience of agile principles, best practices, and techniques across agile methods. This PMI-ACP certification is unique in that it is the only project management certification where training, real work experience, and an exam are required to pass. Further, this PMI-ACP certification bridges various approaches in agile, including SCRUM, LEAN, Kanban, and XP. Read more
	PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) certification is the first of its kind, designed for the rapid growth experienced in the field of business analysis. The amount of jobs within business analysis is projected to grow by almost 20% in the upcoming years, so there is no better time than the present to become PMI-PBA certified! By attaining this PMI-PBA certification, professionals can show their employers their knowledge and skills to define business requirements with stakeholders, shape the output of projects, and drive successful business outcomes. Read more
	PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) certification was developed as a solution to the rapid growth of the project management industry. PMI-RMP professionals are specialists in project risk management and have the competency to evaluate and identify project risks, mitigate threats, and get the most out of all business opportunities. By attaining this PMI-RMP certification, professionals can show their employers their advanced knowledge and abilities in all areas of project management. Read more
	PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification was developed as a solution to the rapid growth of the project management industry. PMI-SP professionals are specialists in project scheduling and have the competency to create and sustain project schedules. By attaining this PMI-RMP certification, professionals can show their employers their advanced knowledge and abilities in all areas of project management. Read more