Professional Accreditation Credentials from PMI
PMI’s family of credentials supports the project management profession and its practitioners and promotes ongoing professional development.
There are nearly 300,000 credential holders worldwide in industries that range from health care, telecommunications and education to finance, construction and IT.
You do not need to be a member of PMI to obtain a PMI credential, but there are member discounts on credential fees, professional development opportunities for maintaining your credential and on credential maintenance fees.
The following is a brief summary of the different credentials available. Full details are available on the PMI website.
Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)®
The CAPM® credential recognizes a demonstrated understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology as defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) that are needed for effective project management performance.
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
The PMP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.
Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
The PgMP® credential recognizes demonstrated experience, skill and performance in oversight of multiple, related projects that are aligned with an organizational strategy.
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®
The PMI-SP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®
The PMI-RMP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks while mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities.
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
In the third quarter 2011, PMI will introduce a new Agile certification, the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). If you are using Agile practices in your projects, or your organization is adopting Agile approaches to project management, PMI’s PMI-ACP certification may be right for you.
By becoming a PMI-ACP you can:
- Demonstrate to employers your level of professionalism in Agile practices of project management.
- Increase your professional versatility.
