Why join the pilot?
This new certification is designed for professionals who help organizations successfully adopt AI, accelerate business value and lead organizational change with confidence.
It offers an opportunity to differentiate yourself by demonstrating cross-functional capability across AI delivery, organizational change, governance, stakeholder alignment, trust, and adoption.
As a pilot participant, you will get early access to the exam prep course and certification experience while providing valuable feedback that will help PMI refine and strengthen the offering ahead of launch.
This certification benefits Project Professionals across roles that focus on:
- Guiding teams and stakeholders through AI-driven change
- Preparing organizations for AI adoption and managing the risks that come with it
- Putting responsible AI practices into action
- Turning AI initiatives into measurable, lasting business results
Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Review the Exam Content Outline to understand the six competency domains, their exam weighting, eligibility requirements, question types and exam policies.
About the Exam
Exam length
110 questions
Exam time
120 minutes
Languages
Your Path to Certification
Check your eligibility
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or global equivalent
- Completion of the required Exam Prep Course before taking the exam
Prepare and study
Develop the integrated capabilities needed to connect AI implementation with organizational adoption and business outcomes.
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.
Get ready for exam day
First, congratulations!
You’re one step closer to advancing your career.
Here’s what to expect on exam day:
- Format: 110 questions
- Time: You’ll have 120 minutes to complete the exam
- Associated exam content:
- Define AI Success – 19%
- Organizational Governance and Accountability – 17%
- Organizational Alignment and Engagement – 18%
- Integrate Technical Delivery and Change Management – 19%
- Assess and Validate – 18%
- Realize and Sustain Value – 9%
- Breaks: Includes one optional 10-minute break
- Delivery Options: You can take your exam in person at a Pearson Testing Center. Online testing is not available for the pilot exam.
- Exam Retake: PMI will offer one complimentary retake to eligible pilot participants who do not achieve a passing result. Final eligibility requirements, instructions, and applicable deadlines will be communicated when pilot results are released. After the complimentary pilot retake, the standard retake policy and applicable fees will apply. Candidates must follow the eligibility period and deadlines communicated by PMI.
Need exam accommodations?
PMI offers free modifications to your exam experience for disabilities, medical conditions or other needs.
Maintain your certification
Earning your certification is a big step.
Maintaining it shouldn’t be.
Keep your certification active by earning and reporting 30 professional development units (PDUs) every three years and paying the certification renewal fee. Use PMI Continuing Certification Requirements resources to learn how to earn and track PDUs.
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