Validates knowledge of project leadership, team management and delivery across predictive, agile and hybrid approaches.
695AdvancedHas prerequisites
Best Project Management Certifications in 2026
Project management credentials match different career stages and methods. CAPM is for people starting out, PMP for experienced project managers, PRINCE2 Foundation for the PRINCE2 method and PMI-ACP for agile delivery. Choose by your experience and how your target employers run projects.
Validates foundational knowledge of project management, predictive delivery, agile approaches and business analysis for supporting project work.
330EntryHas prerequisites
Validates practical skills in project management, including initiation, planning, execution and Agile approaches, applied through a capstone project.
294EntryNo prerequisites
Validates foundational knowledge of Scrum principles, the Scrum framework and Scrum Master responsibilities for serving teams and organizations.
399EntryHas prerequisites
Validates the ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2 principles, themes and processes to manage projects in real scenarios.
778IntermediateHas prerequisites
Validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum Product Owner role, including goal setting, customer understanding and Product Backlog management.
399EntryHas prerequisites
Validates knowledge of leading with SAFe, including Lean-Agile mindset, team agility, product flow, portfolio management and leading change.
495EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of Scrum principles, Scrum Master responsibilities and applying the Scrum framework to support effective teams.
200EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of agile mindset, leadership, product and delivery practices across Scrum, Kanban, Lean and hybrid approaches.
525IntermediateHas prerequisites
Validates foundational knowledge of project management concepts, life cycle phases, tools and documentation, and IT governance basics.
399IntermediateNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of program management, including strategic alignment, life cycle management, benefits delivery, stakeholder engagement and governance.
1,000AdvancedHas prerequisites
Validates knowledge of managing AI projects from business understanding and data preparation to deployment and governance.
899EntryHas prerequisites
Validates foundational knowledge of the PRINCE2 project management method, including its principles, people, practices and processes.
701EntryNo prerequisites
Validates foundational knowledge of Scrum, Product Owner accountabilities, and managing product value and the Product Backlog.
200EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of SAFe product ownership, covering backlogs, PI Planning, iteration execution and applying AI.
495EntryNo prerequisites
How to choose a certification
Which certification fits your goal?
- Project management foundations: CAPM. PMI's entry-level certification. It needs no work experience, only 23 hours of project management education, and covers predictive, agile and business analysis basics.
- Experienced project leadership: PMP. PMI's certification for experienced project managers. You need two to five years of project management experience, depending on your education, and 35 hours of training.
- A defined project method: PRINCE2 Foundation. The entry exam for PRINCE2, the process-based method widely used in the UK, Europe and the public sector. There are no prerequisites, and it is required before PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Agile delivery across approaches: PMI-ACP. PMI's agile certification across Scrum, Kanban, Lean and hybrid delivery. You need 21 hours of agile training and agile experience: two years on the standard route.
What to know before choosing
- Check eligibility before buying preparation. PMP and PMI-ACP require experience and training hours. CAPM and PRINCE2 Foundation have no experience requirement.
- Match the method to the workplace. PRINCE2 is widely used in the UK, Europe and the public sector. Check which methods appear in job postings where you want to work.
- Separate project, program and product work. Running one project, coordinating a program of related projects and deciding what product to build are different jobs. For product decisions, see product management certifications.