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PMI Project Management Certification

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

Scope

Core Certifications build broad project management competency, while Specialized Certifications dive deep into specific skills or sectors.

Career Stage

Core Certifications scale with experience (CAPM for beginners, PfMP for veterans), whereas Specialized ones often require some baseline experience but focus on expertise areas.

Flexibility and Demand

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.

 

Earn your Core Certification for success

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.

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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®

No experience required

This certification demonstrates an understanding of the foundational project management skills that project teams demand.

CAPM®

Show the world that you possess the foundational knowledge and skills that project teams demand. The CAPM proves that you’re ready to take on a wide range of projects- with ways of working that include predictive project management, agile principles and business analysis.
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®

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.

PMP®

Demonstrate your ability to lead projects in any industry with this globally recognized certification and open the door to a world of opportunities. The PMP® certification acknowledges candidates who are skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects.
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)®

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.

PgMP®

The PgMP certification demonstrates an advanced level of expertise through managing multiple projects in a coordinated way. PgMP certification verifies that as a program management professional, you have the experience to navigate complexity and align to strategic objectives.
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Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)®

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.

PfMP®

The PfMP certification proves you have the advanced skills to conduct a symphony of project portfolios, programs and operations with your org’s strategic goals. As a PfMP holder, you'll balance demands, oversee portfolio success, and allocate resources where they matter most.

Project management Specialized Certification for success

Discover certifications tailored to demonstrating project success in their respective disciplines.

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PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™

3+ years of experience

Learn new and advanced practices to set up, assess, manage and improve value-oriented PMOs.

PMI-PMOCP™

The PMI-PMOCP certifies your expertise in leading and shaping Project Management Offices (PMOs), demonstrating your ability to drive strategic value. It shows you understand the unique needs, challenges, and culture of each organization in crafting an optimal PMO structure.
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PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
(PMI-ACP)®

2+ years of experience

This certification validates your ability to engage stakeholders, apply agile approaches, and lead teams.

PMI-ACP®

PMI-ACP showcases your agile skills through an agnostic, experience-based, ISO-accredited exam, proving your ability to excel across methodologies (Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and more) with a team-focused approach, setting you apart to peers, employers, and stakeholders.
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PMI Risk Management Professional
(PMI-RMP)®

3-5 years of experience

Demonstrate your skills to spot threats early, master risk management, and lead projects to success.

PMI-RMP®

Turn risks into rewards. Risk management is key to avoiding delays, extra costs, and project failures. With the PMI-RMP, you'll gain the expertise to spot problems early, master risk fundamentals, and enhance project outcomes for a competitive edge.
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PMI Professional in Business Analysis
(PMI-PBA®)

3-5 years of experience

This specialized certification highlights your in-demand business analysis skills and helps you level up your career.

PMI-PBA®

The PMI-PBA certification recognizes an individual’s expertise in business analysis and uses these tools and techniques to improve the overall success of projects. The PMI-PBA certification carries a high level of professional credibility.
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PMI Construction Professional
(PMI-CP)™

3+ years of experience

This internationally recognized certification offers an in-depth curriculum focused on the construction industry.

PMI-CP™

The PMI-CP is the only internationally recognized certification that offers an in-depth curriculum on the construction industry.
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Cognitive Project Management in AI (CPMAI)™

No experience required

The leading training and certification program that equips you with the skills and tools to successfully manage AI projects.

CPMAI™

Master AI project management with CPMAI™ - the industry’s leading training and certification program designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and strategies for AI success.

Not the right time for a certification?

Find out more ways to build your skills with additional PMI professional development options.

 

FAQ

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!

Where can I enroll in PMP certification training and earn the required contact hours?

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.

Where can I take the PMP exam?

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.

Am I eligible to take PMP exam?

  • With University Degree: 4500 hours of proven experience in managing project + 35 hours of formal PM education
  • With Highschool Degree: 7500 hours of proven experience in managing projects + 35 contact hours of formal PM education
  • For more details see the PMI Certification Handbook