Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP)™
Transform the construction industry.
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to help build a better tomorrow. The Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP)™ is the newest offering from PMI for construction organizations and professionals around the globe. Watch video
- Includes 7 e-learning courses, 3 of which can earn you micro-credentials, and a capstone exam to earn full PMI-CP certification
- Enroll in prerequisite courses, or register for the exam if you already qualify
- The courses can be taken on your schedule and at your own pace
- Stand out in a competitive, growing industry, set to outpace both manufacturing and service sectors
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Whether you’re in the front office or overseeing excavation, the PMI-CP certification has something for everyone in the construction industry.
Project Managers
Understand the principles of effective communication among various stakeholders in large, complex construction projects.
Engineers
Learn how to design and execute even the most ambitious moon-shot engineering and construction jobs.
Executives
Get a handle on minimizing risk and maximizing profitability while leading your team to the successful completion of your organization’s project.
Check eligibility.
To be eligible for the PMI-CP certification, you must first complete 4 e-learning courses and 3 course and micro-credential bundles, and have 3 years of experience in the construction/built environment field. Once completed, you may take the certification exam. The certification will be rewarded upon exam passage.
Exam Price: $499.00
Course and Micro-Credentials
Built Environment
Project Communication Pro
4-6 hours/6 PDUs
Understand the principles of effective communication in construction projects, including how to overcome cultural communication differences.
Performance and Materials Management Pro
4-6 hours/6 PDUs
Drive metrics-oriented performance management processes to increase transparency, reduce waste, and proactively address global supply chain challenges.
Technology and Innovation Pro
4-6 hours/6 PDUs
Lead profitable execution of construction projects by understanding how to implement modern technologies and innovations across various project teams and organizational cultures.
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Built Environment
Interface Management
4-6 hours/3 PDUs
Master the essential skill of managing communications, relationships, and deliverables among various stakeholders in large, complex construction projects.
Scope and Change Order Management
4-6 hours/3 PDUs
Learn to take control of scope creep and effectively manage change orders in large engineering and construction projects.
Contract and Risk Management
4-6 hours/5 PDUs
Understand best practices to implement throughout the contract lifecycle and how to prioritize project risks to ensure that high impact risks are managed effectively.
Execution Planning
4-6 hours/3 PDUs
Discover new planning and execution approaches to improve project outcomes at all stages of the project life cycle, including Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), Last Planner System (LPS), and more.
Important Resources
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FAQs
If I’m a PMP holder, will the learning required for this cert also double count toward PDUs for renewal?
Each of the 7 e-learning modules that comprise the Construction curriculum are PDU earning modules. These PDUs can be applied to any certification renewal.
Is the PMI-CP a micro-credential or a certification?
The PMI-CP is a full certification. The required components to earn this credential are to complete 7 e-learning modules, to earn the 3 related micro-credentials, have 3+ years-experience in the Construction/Engineering/Built Environment industry and to pass the comprehensive PMI-CP certification exam.
Does this certification need to be maintained?
Yes, the requirement for maintaining this certification is 30 PDUs within a 3-year window. The associated micro-credentials, which are part of this curriculum, do not expire. Once earned, they are yours.
What if I’ve already taken a course?
If you have already completed one of the 7 e-learning modules, that fact will be reflected in your PMI library and you will be one step closer to earning full accreditation.
How much time commitment is required for this?
Each of the 7 e-learning modules is quite comprehensive with additional downloadable case studies and readings. Each module can take you anywhere from 4 to 6 hours to complete. You do not have to run through them from beginning to end in one sitting, you can stop wherever you like and pick up again at that spot when you are ready to continue. This allows you to learn in smaller, digestible chunks.