About the PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course
The 21-hour PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course provides the knowledge and skills to pass the exam and manage AI projects effectively.
Organized around the six CPMAI methodology phases, it uses scenario-based exercises, case studies and a downloadable workbook to help you apply concepts immediately. The self-paced format includes multimedia content, a guided review of Exam Content Outline (ECO) references, and independent study activities—so you can learn at your own pace while building a strong understanding of the material.
AI project management skills are in growing demand, and PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI) ™ just relaunched as a PMI Gold Standard certification. ATPs can capture that demand right now through resale.
What’s new in PMI-CPMAI?
- A new PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep course
- A new PMI-CPMAI Practice Exam
- A new Leading and Managing AI Projects Digital Guide
- Development of new Exam Content Outline (ECO)
- A recertification path requiring 30 PDUs every 3 years
- No experience required
Your license to lead AI. With PMI-CPMAI™, you’ll gain the tools to build with AI effectively, giving you the playbook to secure AI success.
About the Exam
- Exam length: 120 Questions
- Exam time: 160 Minutes
- Languages: English
Is PMI-CPMAI right for you?
Whether you’re already delivering AI initiatives or eager to start, this certification gives you the structure and credibility to turn innovation into measurable, lasting value.
With PMI-CPMAI you’ll learn how to:
- Turn bold AI visions into clear, achievable project plans
- Navigate fast-changing technologies without needing tool-specific training
- Unite cross-functional teams around a shared process
- Deliver outcomes that are ethical, measurable, and built to withstand business scrutiny
No matter your role (Project Manager, technologist, data expert, or consultant) PMI-CPMAI helps you grow your skills and your career in a market that rewards AI-savvy leaders.
- 19M+: AI jobs projected globally by 2030 (World Economic Forum)
- $632B: Estimated global AI spend by 2028 (IDC Research)
- 86%: Enterprises ranking AI and big data as top-priority skills (Dremio)
Earn 21 PDUs toward maintenance of your other PMI certifications while completing this course:
Business Acumen: 7 PDUs
Ways of Working: 11 PDUs
Power Skills: 3 PDUs
If you already hold a PMP certification, the 21 PDUs earned will cover more than one-third of the PDUs required for renewal. They can also fully satisfy the Education PDU requirement for CAPM.
About the Exam & Certification
Built on a tool-agnostic, results-driven approach, PMI-CPMAI confirms you can manage complexity, align diverse teams, and create solutions that blend technical excellence with strategic impact.
Get the certification trusted the world over, backed by PMI’s rigorous standards.
Your Steps to PMI-CPMAI Certification:
Step 1: Check eligibility
To earn PMI-CPMAI certification, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete the PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course (included in this bundle) to understand the CPMAI methodology
Step 2: Confirm your details
After purchase and course completion, fill out a short form with your personal information in your myPMI account.
Step 3: Schedule
Book your PMI-CPMAI exam at a Pearson VUE Testing Center (recommended) or securely online. You may attempt the exam up to three times within one year.
Step 4: Study
PMI certifications validate your skills and experience, but thorough preparation is key to exam success. Investing in official PMI resources can help you grasp key concepts and approach the exam with a clear, well-grounded understanding.
Step 5: Earn
What to expect on exam day
- Responsible, trustworthy AI 15%
- Business needs and solutions 26%
- Data needs 26%
- AI development and evaluation 16%
- Operationalizing AI solutions 17%
What you’ll learn
Module 1: The Need for AI Project Management
Discover why AI projects struggle, how iterative delivery supports success, and how CPMAI ensures ethical, effective outcomes.
Module 2: Matching AI with Business Needs (Phase I)
Align AI solutions to real business needs, assess feasibility, define ROI, and set clear project scope.
Module 3: Identifying Data Needs for AI Projects (Phase II)
Select the right data, ensure compliance, and build the infrastructure to support AI.
Module 4: Managing Data Preparation Needs for AI Projects (Phase III)
Transform raw data into AI-ready inputs through quality checks, augmentation, and compliance controls.
Module 5: Iterating Development and Delivery of AI Projects (Phase IV)
Build and validate models, from machine learning to generative AI.
Module 6: Testing & Evaluating AI Systems (Phase V)
Test and monitor AI models, address drift, and ensure results are reliable, explainable, and aligned with goals.
Module 7: Operationalizing AI (Phase VI)
Operationalize AI responsibly, manage governance, and plan for continuous improvement.
Maintaining your certification
Earning your PMI-CPMAI certification is a big step—maintaining it should be simple. Ongoing learning keeps your skills sharp and your expertise relevant in a constantly evolving field.
To maintain certification, PMI-CPMAI holders must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) every 3 years. Each PDU represents one hour spent:
- Learning
- Teaching others
- Presenting
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Creating content
