PMI offerings for academic institutions
Demand for project management is rising— explore solutions that promote the reach, quality, and relevance of your academic programs as you prepare the project leaders of tomorrow
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Meet the demand
25M new Project Professionals needed by 2030
Opportunities in project management are growing across industries, prompting an increasing number of colleges and universities to provide degree programs, certificates, and courses that support students in developing Project Management skills.
Our programs for higher education empower you to establish, grow, and differentiate your project management offerings.
We help you stand out to prospective students, employers, and peers by demonstrating the excellence and relevance of your programs and increasing the marketability and career potential of your grads.
Fostering excellence in degree programs
The PMI Global Accreditation Center for project management Education Programs (GAC) accredits Project Management or related programs offered within accredited institutions of higher education at the bachelor, postgraduate, and doctorate levels, assuring that they are high-quality, relevant, and student-focused.
PMI GAC accreditation demonstrates that a program meets comprehensive global standards of excellence and prepares graduates to meet market demands.
Key Benefits:
- Strengthened program reputation
- Increased visibility through promotion on GAC website
- Access to exclusive academic resources like PMI intellectual property and scholarship opportunities
- Enriched classroom experience
- Enhanced graduate job prospects
- Faster path to certification for students and grads
We consistently hear from students that our program was selected because it is a GAC-accredited program.
We consistently hear from students that our program was selected because it is a GAC-accredited program.
Northeastern University
We consistently hear from students that our program was selected because it is a GAC-accredited program.
We consistently hear from students that our program was selected because it is a GAC-accredited program.
Northeastern University
GAC accreditation provides a new level of respect and credibility of our project management program.
GAC accreditation provides a new level of respect and credibility of our project management program.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
GAC accreditation provides a new level of respect and credibility of our project management program.
GAC accreditation provides a new level of respect and credibility of our project management program.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The most important thing for me was that [my university] was accredited by the Project Management Institute. PMI GAC accreditation was the number one thing I was looking for in my master's program.
The most important thing for me was that [my university] was accredited by the Project Management Institute. PMI GAC accreditation was the number one thing I was looking for in my master's program.
Student
George Washington University
The most important thing for me was that [my university] was accredited by the Project Management Institute. PMI GAC accreditation was the number one thing I was looking for in my master's program.
The most important thing for me was that [my university] was accredited by the Project Management Institute. PMI GAC accreditation was the number one thing I was looking for in my master's program.
Student
George Washington University
I wanted a program that was aligned with PMI principles and guidelines so that it would add credibility to my resume, and the University of Houston was one of those programs accredited by GAC.
I wanted a program that was aligned with PMI principles and guidelines so that it would add credibility to my resume, and the University of Houston was one of those programs accredited by GAC.
Student
University of Houston
I wanted a program that was aligned with PMI principles and guidelines so that it would add credibility to my resume, and the University of Houston was one of those programs accredited by GAC.
I wanted a program that was aligned with PMI principles and guidelines so that it would add credibility to my resume, and the University of Houston was one of those programs accredited by GAC.
Student
University of Houston
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PMI Group Student Membership
Give students the tools, credentials and community to jumpstart their project management career. With PMI student membership, students can build project management expertise through online resources, develop professional relationships, and advance through personalized career guidance and certification discounts.
PMI Group Student Membership
Unlock student success with PMI Membership
PMI membership gives students the tools to thrive as project professionals. Our group program makes it easy for schools to enroll 10 or more students.
Knowledge
The information your students need to succeed—from the PMBOK® Guide to over 1,700 publications in our Business Reading Center.
Community
Access to a global network of 700,000+ professionals with opportunities to connect online and locally.
Value
Members-only discounts on gold-standard courses and certification exams like CAPM® and PMP®.
Certifications to pair with education
Providing the opportunity to earn PMI certifications like CAPM®, PMP®, and PMI-CP™ through your academic institution can enhance student and graduate career prospects and bolster program reputation.
Key Benefits:
- Expand project management offerings beyond the classroom
- Demonstrate program alignment to global project management standards
- Enhance student career prospects and program reputation with employers
- Attract more interest from prospective students interested in obtaining a certification with their degree
Featured Certifications
Certification
CAPM®
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
No experience required
This certification demonstrates an understanding of the foundational project management skills that project teams demand.
Certification
PMP®
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
3-5 years of experience
The PMP® validates competence in managing & directing people, processes, and priorities for a project team from start to finish.
Certification
PMI-CP™
PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™
3+ years of experience
Learn new and advanced practices to set up, assess, manage and improve value-oriented PMOs.
Certification
PMI-ACP®
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
2-3 years of experience
This certification validates your ability to engage stakeholders, apply agile approaches, and lead teams.
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Skills-Based Training & Certification Prep
As a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, you'll get the coaching, teaching materials, and support you need to provide students with career-centered instruction.
Help your students prepare for and maintain industry certifications that prove their skills and boost employability by providing official training for PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, and PMI-CP.
Key Benefits:
- Boost the appeal of degree programs with certification prep and offer upskilling to continuing education students
- Full access to PMI licensed instructor and student course content
- Training and support for instructors
- Students meet educational requirements for PMI certification
- Increased program visibility through listing on PMI.org
- Purchase certification and membership vouchers at a discount
- Offer PMI-approved PDUs
Discover more PMI academic resources
Explore more resources from PMI for students, educators, and researchers, including:
- Free project management curriculum and teaching content
- Published research and thought leadership
- Grant, award and scholarship programs
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