PMI administers a globally recognized professional credential program that promotes professional development and maintains an ISO 9001 certification in Quality Management Systems.

Earlier this year, PMI's leadership as the global certification body for project management was further advanced when the Project Management Professional (PMP^®) credential process received ISO 17024 accreditation. This distinction benefits PMI members and PMP holders in several ways:

• It elevates the status of PMP holders on projects, within organizations and within the global project management community

• It allows organizations that employ PMP holders to reference the ISO 17024 certification as a qualifier for competence and capability of their employees

• It assures those professionals considering PMP certification that PMI's certification system is recognized in the global business community

Maintaining Your Credential

PMI’s certification maintenance through the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program sets its credentials apart. And in a competitive job market, the right credential can mean the difference between getting the job or not.

The Institute requires individuals to maintain their credential’s active status. Individuals who do not maintain this status allow their credentials to expire and are no longer allowed to refer to themselves as Program Management Professionals (PgMP^SM), PMP or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM^®) holders. While nothing is required to maintain an academic degree, continuing education is a requirement for maintaining most PMI credentials. Participation in continuing education activities indicates to your peers, employers and employees that you are committed to professional development.

You do not need to be a member of PMI to earn one of our professional credentials. Watch and learn why earning and maintaining a PMI credential is so important for your professional development   (QuickTime required)

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