PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™ Exam Prep Course & Certification

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No experience required

Your license to lead the future of AI. With PMI-CPMAI™, you’ll gain the tools to build with AI effectively, giving you the playbook to secure AI success.

Course Language

English

Member price $699
Full price $899

Is PMI-CPMAI Right for You?

Is PMI-CPMAI right for you?
Whether you’re already delivering AI initiatives or eager to start, this certification gives you the structure and credibility to turn innovation into measurable, lasting value.

With PMI-CPMAI you’ll learn how to:

  • Turn bold AI visions into clear, achievable project plans
  • Navigate fast-changing technologies without needing tool-specific training
  • Unite cross-functional teams around a shared process
  • Deliver outcomes that are ethical, measurable, and built to withstand business scrutiny

No matter your role (Project Manager, technologist, data expert, or consultant) PMI-CPMAI helps you grow your skills and your career in a market that rewards professionals and AI-savvy leaders.

19M+

AI jobs projected globally by 2030 ( World Economic Forum)

$632B

Estimated global AI spend by 2028 ( IDC Research)

86%

Enterprises ranking AI and big data as top-priority skills ( Dremio)

Available Languages

The course and certification exam are available in the following languages:

  • Arabic
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Spanish (LATAM)

Included in this Bundle

  • PMI-CPMAI™ Certification
  • PMI-CPMAI™ Exam Prep Course
  • Special Member Pricing

About the Exam & Certification

Built on a tool-agnostic, results-driven approach, PMI-CPMAI confirms you can manage complexity, align diverse teams, and create solutions that blend technical excellence with strategic impact.

Get the certification trusted the world over, backed by PMI’s rigorous standards.

Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Download the PMI-CPMAI Exam Content Outline for details about the certification process and exam.

About the Exam
Exam length 120 Questions
Exam time 160 Minutes

Your Steps to PMI-CPMAI Certification

  1. Check eligibility
    To earn PMI-CPMAI certification, you must:

    • Be at least 18 years old
    • Complete the PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course (included in this bundle) to understand the CPMAI methodology

  2. Confirm your details

  3. Schedule

  4. Study

  5. Earn

About the PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course

The 21-hour PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course provides the knowledge and skills to pass the exam and manage AI projects effectively.
Organized around the six CPMAI methodology phases, it uses scenario-based exercises, case studies and a downloadable workbook to help you apply concepts immediately. The self-paced format includes multimedia content, a guided review of Exam Content Outline (ECO) references, and independent study activities—so you can learn at your own pace while building a strong understanding of the material. Earn 21 PDUs toward maintenance of your other PMI certifications while completing this course:

  • 7 PDUs Business Acumen
  • 11 PDUs Ways of Working
  • 3 PDUs Power Skills

What you'll learn

  • Module 1
    The Need for AI Project Management
    Discover why AI projects struggle, how iterative delivery supports success, and how CPMAI ensures ethical, effective outcomes.

  • Module 2
    Matching AI with Business Needs (Phase I)
    Align AI solutions and strategy to real business needs, assess feasibility, define ROI, and set clear project scope.

  • Module 3
    Identifying Data Needs for AI Projects (Phase II)
    Select the right data, ensure compliance, and build the infrastructure to support AI, laying the groundwork for effective AI data management across the project lifecycle.

  • Module 4
    Managing Data Preparation Needs for AI Projects (Phase III)
    Transform raw data into AI-ready inputs through quality checks, augmentation, and compliance controls.

  • Module 5
    Iterating Development and Delivery of AI Projects (Phase IV)
    Build and validate models, from machine learning to generative AI.

  • Module 6
    Testing & Evaluating AI Systems (Phase V)
    Test and monitor AI models, address drift, and ensure results are reliable, explainable, and aligned with goals.

  • Module 7
    Operationalizing AI (Phase VI)
    Operationalize AI responsibly, manage governance, and plan for continuous improvement.

Additional Resources

Explore additional resources to help you get started, build your skills, or prepare for certification, wherever you are in your AI project management journey.
PMI members receive exclusive savings on exam prep.

Free Introduction: PMI-CPMAI™

Explore AI project management and the CPMAI™ methodology in this preview of the PMI-CPMAI™ certification path.

Leading & Managing AI Projects Digital Guide

PMI Practice Guide
Discover a step-by-step methodology to align AI with business goals, embed governance and ethics, and drive adoption across the enterprise.

PMI-CPMAI™ Practice Exam

Test your knowledge, track your progress, and feel confident walking into the PMI-CPMAI™ exam.

The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program and Project Management

The first and only global AI Standard for Project Professionals, built to turn AI uncertainty into structured, responsible practice.

Maintaining your certification

Earning your PMI-CPMAI certification is a big step—maintaining it should be simple. Ongoing learning keeps your skills sharp and your expertise relevant in a constantly evolving field.

To maintain certification, PMI-CPMAI holders must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) every 3 years. Each PDU represents one hour spent:

  • Learning
  • Teaching others
  • Presenting
  • Reading
  • Volunteering
  • Creating content

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