The Project Management Institute (PMI) organizes its certifications into two main categories: Core Certifications and Specialized Certifications. These groups are designed to cater to professionals at different stages of their careers and with varying areas of expertise in project management
Core Certifications build broad project management competency, while Specialized Certifications dive deep into specific skills or sectors.
Core Certifications scale with experience (CAPM for beginners, PfMP for veterans), whereas Specialized ones often require some baseline experience but focus on expertise areas.
Core Certifications are versatile and methodology-agnostic, applicable across all industries, while Specialized Certificates like PMI-ACP and PMI-RMP target specific needs (e.g., agile, risk) and are gaining traction. PMP remains the top global choice.
Boost and showcase your skills at any level with a PMI gold-standard project management certification. Whatever your career aspirations, PMI offer a globally recognized credential to help you shine in any industry, across diverse methodologies.
No experience required
This certification demonstrates an understanding of the foundational project management skills that project teams demand.
3-5 years of experience
The PMP certificate validates skills and knowledge in managing & directing people, processes, and priorities for a project team from start to finish.
4-7 years of experience
The PgMP shows that you have real-world and advanced experience managing multiple complex projects that are part of a coordinated program.
8+ years of experience
Validate your advanced expertise as a portfolio manager to strategically prioritize the right initiatives, optimize resources, and deliver maximum value to your organization.
Discover certifications tailored to demonstrating project success in their respective disciplines.
3+ years of experience
Learn new and advanced practices to set up, assess, manage and improve value-oriented PMOs.
2+ years of experience
This certification validates your ability to engage stakeholders, apply agile approaches, and lead teams.
3-5 years of experience
Demonstrate your skills to spot threats early, master risk management, and lead projects to success.
3-5 years of experience
This specialized certification highlights your in-demand business analysis skills and helps you level up your career.
3+ years of experience
This internationally recognized certification offers an in-depth curriculum focused on the construction industry.
No experience required
The leading training and certification program that equips you with the skills and tools to successfully manage AI projects.
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Here, you'll find answers to the most common questions about PMI Certifications. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting your journey, we've got you covered. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out - we’re happy to help!
The PMI Serbia Chapter is NOT an organization that provides official training or testing for any PMI certifications.
Certified training partners and Pearson VUE test centers are responsible for this.
Search online for PMI training centers and ask if their training qualifies for the 35 contact hours, which are one of the prerequisites for applying for the PMP exam. As a Chapter, we do not provide recommendations or advice on selecting the best provider - that decision is entirely up to you.
For more details on the requirements for PMP exam preparation and other PMI certifications, visit this link.
The PMP exam is administered by Pearson VUE authorized test centers, and there are several in Serbia.
You should plan ahead and schedule your exam a few weeks in advance at the test center closest to you.
You can find a list of test centers in Serbia or anywhere in the world here.