Project Management certifications by level
Start from where you are today. Each level lists the certifications that build its skills, in a sensible order.
Project Management Certification
Certifications for people who plan, run and deliver projects, from associate level up to programme and portfolio management. Programmes are delivered with pmpractitioner.org. Start at associate level if you are new, or go straight to professional if you already lead projects.
Associate
Start here: core knowledge and the language of the field.
Professional
For people already doing the work who want to lead it.
Specialist
Go deep on one discipline such as risk, scheduling or analysis.
Expert
Run programmes and portfolios across the organisation.