Lifelong credentials
Recertify for free every five years. No exam re-sits, membership or renewal fees.
Certified Project Officer
A Certified Project Officer (CPO) has:
- 30+ hours of project management study:
- You can complete this in OPEN, our free online course.
- We also recognize study done towards your college degree or equivalent certifications.
- No prior experience required
Certified Project Professional
A Certified Project Professional (CPP) has:
- 30+ hours of project management study:
- You can complete this in OPEN, our free online course.
- We also recognize study done towards your college degree or equivalent certifications.
- Three years (or more) experience contributing to projects
- An interview with an assessor critically reflecting on one or more recent projects
Certified Project Master
A Certified Project Master (CPM) has:
- 30+ hours of project management study:
- You can complete this in OPEN, our free online course.
- We also recognize study done towards your college degree or equivalent certifications.
- Three years (or more) experience leading project teams
- An interview with an assessor:
- Critically reflecting on one or more recent projects, and
- Demonstrating best practices in leading people, processes and change in complex environments and with personal, professional and organisational improvement.
Certified Project Director
A Certified Project Director (CPD) has:
- 15+ hours of relevant professional education over the last 12 months:
- You can complete this in OPEN, our free online course.
- We also recognize study done towards your college degree or equivalent certifications.
- Three years (or more) experience leading project managers
- An interview with an assessor:
- Critically reflecting on one or more recent programs or portfolios of projects, and
- Demonstrating best practices in leading people, processes and change in complex environments and with personal, professional and organisational improvement.
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit recognizes excellence in project management knowledge.
Certification holders who attain an overall grade of 100% in the OPEN quizzes will be automatically entered into the Center for Project Innovation's Order of Merit.
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USD$300 (CPO)
USD$650 (CPP, CPM, CPD)
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Every 5 years - free to renew
Which project management certification is right for you?
Whether you have contributed to or led projects in the past, served in the military or have other professional experience, have a quick chat with one of our friendly mentors to learn more.
Chat with a mentorReasons to certify with the Center
Employers’ choice
Employers know us and the high caliber of our alumni.
Career opportunities
High demand for project skills in virtually every industry, with salaries to match.
Best practice
We teach a range of good practices so our alumni can bring their best to each unique project.
Flexible
Certification is 100% online. Learning is free and you can progress to certification at your own pace.
Experience counts
We don't ask project veterans to start again from scratch.
Global
Certification is your passport to careers worldwide. Our alumni practice in 47 countries (and counting)!
Are you a veteran?
Your military experience counts. Learn the language of civilian project management and fast-track your certification with the Center for Project Innovation.
Our credentials
The Center for Project Innovation is internationally accredited by the US government and its treaty partners as the official certifying body for the following project management credentials:
- Certified Project Officer
- Certified Project Professional
- Certified Project Master
- Certified Project Director
As a condition of certification, our alumni and mentors are required to uphold best practice principles outlined in our Code of Ethics for Project Management Professionals.
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