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Congratulations!
You are eligible to be admitted as a Certified Project Director (CPD).
A Certified Project Director (CPD) has the proven ability to lead multiple, complex projects, programs and portfolios of work.
They make high-level autonomous decisions and use initiative and judgement to navigate a diverse range of activities that span functions, organisations, regions and cultures.
Congratulations!
You are eligible to be admitted as a Certified Project Master (CPM).
A Certified Project Master (CPM) is a project leader and innovator.
They have been independently assessed against a broad range of project management competencies, and can apply a suite of specialized technical and managerial skills to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own project work and the work of others.
Congratulations!
You are eligible to be admitted as a Certified Project Professional (CPP).
A Certified Project Professional (CPP) applies contemporary project management tools, techniques and methods to the unique context of each project they undertake.
They identify and respond proactively to project risks, opportunities and issues, keeping stakeholders fully informed throughout.
Congratulations!
You are eligible to be admitted as a Certified Project Officer (CPO).
A Certified Project Officer (CPO) is a fundamental contributor to any project team.
They have been examined on at least 30 hours of project management study, and can employ project management knowledge in a wide variety of settings, taking responsibility for their own work performance.
Your military experience counts
We know that you’ve delivered projects – lots of them.
We also understand that the leadership and project skills you've gained in the military are valuable. When it comes to certification, you shouldn't have to start from the bottom.
So, we did something unique.
In partnership with the US Department of Defense and services in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and NATO, we became the first industry certification body in the world to map your military rank to project management experience.
Try our handy rank-to-certification calculator to see where you stand.
Why get certified in project management?
More job choices
With project management certification, you'll be in high demand in almost every field.
Better pay
Project management certification can boost your promotion or earning potential by 20%
Improved skills
Agile, nimble or old school - there's more than one way to deliver a great project.
New connections
As a certified professional, you'll be part of a worldwide community.
I'm interested
Start a conversation with one of our global network of military mentors to get started today
Why certify with us?
Made for the Military
We've created this program specifically for you and your unique experiences
Lifetime certification
Once you get certified with us, it's for life. No need to renew it
Speak your language
Our teachers have been in your shoes. They're veterans and skilled project management professionals
Real people and projects
Live assessment interviews with no rote memorization or pass/fail exams.
Learn your way
Take our program online or in-person, and learn at a pace that works for you
We’re global
Certification is your passport to careers worldwide. Our alumni practice in 47 countries (and counting).
Did you know?
Our program is not tied to a single methodology or approach. It's about giving you a universal language of project management that fits any situation. This way, you'll be more confident managing any project, in the military or the civilian world.
Hear from our alumni
Ramiro Villalobos
Certified Project Director (CPD)
Learn how Ramiro’s experience in the military set him up for a career in project management. See how CPI certification helped him transfer his military experience into the civilian workplace.
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