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How much does a project manager earn?
In the USA, the average project manager salary is $139,704 per year.
Source: Salary.com
How big is the project management profession?
The global economy needs 2.3 million additional project managers every year.
Source: TechRepublic
Is a project management certification worth it?
Project management certification can boost your earning potential by 20%.
Source: CNN Business
Who we work with
21%
Future Leaders
Future Leaders
New graduates or those just starting out. They want the basics of project management to get a head start or move up in their jobs.
8%
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs
Freelancers, self-employed professionals, or small business owners. They need better skills to independently manage people, processes, and projects.
17%
Masterminds
Masterminds
Mid- to senior-level managers. They aspire to master projects and programs so they can take on bigger roles, lead larger teams, and manage complex uncertainty.
10%
Impact Makers
Impact Makers
Nonprofit or community champions. They seek project management skills to run programs, manage expectations, and achieve positive outcomes.
18%
Sector Specialists
Sector Specialists
Professionals from specific fields (like tech, construction, or healthcare). They need bespoke project management support that fits their industry's needs.
26%
Trailblazers
Trailblazers
People in any stage of career transition. They want to formalize their project management skills for their next role, industry, or workplace.
Hear from our alumni
Shamendran Pillay
Certified Project Director (CPD)
Meet Shamendran Pillay, a seasoned project professional with over twenty years' experience delivering cutting-edge projects with budgets in their billions.
Why choose the Center?
Experience counts
We don't ask project veterans to start again from scratch.
Real people and projects
Live assessment interviews with no rote memorization or pass/fail exams.
Lifetime credentials
Recertify for free every five years. No exam re-sits, membership or renewal fees.
The future is hybrid
Agile, nimble or old school - there's more than one way to deliver a great project.
We’re global
Certification is your passport to careers worldwide. Our alumni practice in 47 countries (and counting).
How do we compare?
Wondering how our program compares with other project management courses and certifications?
You'll find it all in our handy consumer comparison guides.
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Contact usQuestions answered
What is project management?
Project management is the art of getting things done.
It gives you a clear but flexible way to plan, organize, and deliver initiatives on time, within budget and to stakeholder expectations.
Project management turbocharges your technical skills, adding value to them with creative problem-solving, adaptive leadership, critical thinking, risk awareness, and change management.
That’s why it’s so valuable for tackling simple and complex challenges in any industry.
In short, it helps teams achieve goals faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively. No wonder it’s the most in-demand skill set in the world today!
Which project management methodology is best?
We don’t believe there’s a single “best” methodology. In our experience across global industries, every organization ends up shaping its own approach to fit its unique needs.
So, whereas most methods focus on memorizing complex formulas and process maps, real projects rarely look like that.
Instead, we draw on proven practices from PMBOK, PRINCE2, PM², Agile, and others, and encourage critical thinking about what works best for each project and environment.
Why should I certify in project management?
An independent, internationally accredited certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge to lead projects effectively.
It gives you a recognized credential that employers trust, boosts your career opportunities, and helps you stand out in a competitive market.
Beyond the career benefits, certification also builds confidence. It shows you can apply proven practices and adapt them to real-world challenges, making you a stronger, more versatile project leader.
Why choose the Center for Project Innovation?
Our certifications recognize the latest best practices in project management. We value both people and process, and we don’t push one standard or methodology over another.
Instead, CPI certifications prove you have a solid, transferable foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience that works in any project setting.
CPI-certified professionals aren’t just managers—they’re the creative thinkers, project leaders, problem solvers, and innovators of the 21st century.
How much does certification cost?
Certification is about more than a piece of paper—it’s your key to a professional community. With CPI, you get lifetime access to that global network.
And unlike other certifications, we believe real growth comes from practice, not endless paid courses.
That’s why we don’t force you into costly recertification programs. Instead, you choose your own path to development and can upgrade your certification as your career evolves.
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Each year, we're empowering 3,500 community champions with free project management certification and skills for life. Partner applications are now open.
