Project Management Institute certification roadmap
This is Project Management Institute's published credential ladder, grouped by track and ordered from foundational to advanced. Use it for planning: the progression below is typical, not mandatory, and you can enter at the tier that fits your background.
A credential is a signal of skill, not a hiring guarantee. Pick a track based on your target role rather than collecting every tier — start the RoleMath planner to see which roles fit you and which credentials map to them.
Project management track
| Credential | Level | Type | Exam codes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Associate in Project Management | Foundation | Certification | CAPM | Details |
| Project Management Professional | Advanced | Certification | PMP | — |
Sources
- Certified Associate in Project Management (official): https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm
- Project Management Professional (official): https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/process/~/link.aspx?_id=A78E6917776E4666AD786C0FF679025C&_z=z
- Project Management Institute — CAPM Certification: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm
- Project Management Institute — PMP Certification: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/process/~/link.aspx?_id=A78E6917776E4666AD786C0FF679025C&_z=z
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Certified Associate in Project Management — level, track, exam (CAPM) | Vendor official credential page | official page |
| CIT-02 | Project Management Professional — level, track, exam (PMP) | Vendor official credential page | official page |