Ethics Guidelines
Ethics is about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment.
To guide behavior and help with tough decisions, we've crafted a PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, an ethical decision-making framework, and toolkits for specific Project Management roles.
The updated PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is effective starting 17 November 2025.
PMI members’ ethics commitments
PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
PMI members have determined that honesty, responsibility, respect, and fairness are the values that drive ethical conduct for the project management profession. PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct applies those values to the real-life practice of Project Management, where the best outcome is the most ethical one.
All PMI members, volunteers, certification holders, and certification applicants must comply with the Code.
Ethics frameworks and toolkits
PMI Ethical Decision-Making Framework (EDMF)
The framework is a practical resource to guide you toward ethical choices and accountability. It will be helpful if you are faced with an ethical dilemma. Use it to stimulate critical thinking.
Ethics Toolkit for PMI Practitioners
The PMI Practitioner Ethics Toolkit includes a rich set of resources to assist PMI practitioners understand, identify, and proactively manage ethical issues.
Chapter Board Ethical Assessment Toolkit
This assessment tool helps chapter board members evaluate and understand their strengths, challenges, and disagreements on ethics-related issues.