Lead bigger, more complex projects. And get recognized for it.
You already manage complex construction projects. PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification gives you the practical, industry-specific capabilities to take on larger, more connected projects and certifies you can lead them.
Lead bigger, more complex projects. And get recognized for it.
You already manage complex construction projects. PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification gives you the practical, industry-specific capabilities to take on larger, more connected projects and certifies you can lead them.
Construction's talent shortage is your opportunity
Construction projects are becoming larger, more interconnected and more complex.
The industry faces a shortage of professionals who can lead complex project delivery.1
- Up to 2.5 million more Project Professionals
may be needed by 2035
- Representing as much as 60% growth
of the current workforce globally²
The opportunity is clear. Professionals who can demonstrate their capabilities are positioned to:
- Earn larger responsibilities
- Advance their careers
- Pursue opportunities in new markets
The PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification helps experienced construction professionals demonstrate the capabilities needed to lead complex project delivery.
Grounded in real-world construction challenges, PMI-CP transforms hard-won experience into a portable, globally recognized certification.
Get started and solve the challenges you face every day
PMI-CP is built on four foundational courses. Each helps you address a common project delivery challenge while building the capabilities needed to qualify for certification.
Try these self-paced, on-demand eLearning options to get started today.
Control change before it impacts delivery
Construction Scope and Change Order Management
Define scope more clearly, secure stakeholder alignment and manage change orders through a structured process.
Keep work moving across teams
Construction Interface Management
Use interface tools, maturity models and control documents to manage the handoffs that quietly derail complex jobs.
Manage risk before it becomes a claim
Construction Contract and Risk Management
Strengthen contract decisions, classify risk, prevent claims and handle disputes with more discipline.
Align stakeholders before delays begin
Construction Project Communications
Strengthen communication plans, governance and stakeholder management to align teams earlier.
Bundle all courses together
Save time & 5%—add all 4 courses to your cart and complete the foundational training needed to continue on your certification journey.
Discount will reflect in cart after all courses have been added.
Prefer instructor-led training?
The four foundational PMI-CP courses are also available through PMI Authorized Training Partners.
Learn with a PMI-authorized instructor, follow a structured schedule and work through real-world scenarios with peers.
What do PMI-CP holders say?
In an industry characterized by tight margins and schedules, poor management not only affects profitability, but it also impacts future contract opportunities.
79%
say PMI-CP will grow in importance in their field
62%
say it already gives them a competitive advantage
87%
are satisfied with the value of their certification
Is PMI-CP right for you?
Eligibility
To qualify for PMI-CP you will need to complete:
- Four foundational PMI-CP courses
Self-paced, these courses help you build the capabilities needed to qualify for certification.
- A PMI-CP application
Documenting 36 months of experience leading construction projects within the last 10 years
Exam
After your application is accepted you can pay for and schedule your certification exam.
The PMI-CP certification exam is available online and in person, and in multiple languages.
- 120 questions
- 230 minutes
The exam covers four capability areas, with greater emphasis on the skills construction leaders use most.
- Contract and Risk (50%)
- Contract lifecycle
- Delivery models
- Risk classification
- Claims and disputes
- Stakeholders and Communication (30%)
- Communication strategy
- Stakeholder management
- Governance
- Interface coordination
- Strategy and Scope (15%)
- Business objectives
- Scope definition and governance
- Change-order management
- Project Governance (5%)
- Performance strategy
- Metrics & progress measurement
- Materials and logistics
What does PMI-CP certification mean?
PMI-CP certification shows employers, clients and project teams that you can:
- Apply proven practices to real construction challenges
- Manage scope, risk and stakeholder expectations on complex projects
- Communicate effectively across owners, contractors and project teams
- Make informed decisions when projects face change, uncertainty or risk
- Help deliver more predictable outcomes on complex capital projects
Globally recognized and grounded in real-world construction challenges, PMI-CP transforms hard-won experience into a portable, recognized certification.
Make the case to your boss
PMI-CP helps organizations build stronger project leadership capabilities across construction teams.
Pitch the benefits to your employer and make the case for investment.
Certification is just the start
The PMI-CP certification builds a strong foundation.
From there, advanced courses help you deepen your expertise in construction execution, performance management, emerging technologies and digital construction.
These courses are not required for certification, but are recommended for your ongoing professional development.
Go further with construction insights and research
PMI Pulse of the Profession® 2026
See why 81% of Project Professionals say projects have become more complex and learn what that the demands are on delivery leaders.
The Construction Project Management Talent Gap
By 2035, construction will need 2.5 million more Project Professionals. Understand where the roles are growing and which capabilities are scarce.
Designed to Deliver
PMI research with MIGSO-PCUBED and University College London identifies the practices linked to better cost, schedule and productivity outcomes.
Giga Project Delivery
See how the largest programs are managed and what that means for the people who run them.
Career Navigator
See where PMI-CP can take you next and build a personalized career plan to get there.
Ready to join more than 2,000 PMI-CP certification holders worldwide?
The four foundational courses help you strengthen the skills construction leaders use every day.
PMI-CP certification validates that expertise and demonstrates your ability to lead complex project delivery.
Footnotes
1. Project Management Institute, “Pulse of the Profession 2026.” May 2026.
2. Project Management Institute, “The Construction Project Management Talent Gap 2026.” February 2026.