Best Entry-Level Project Management Certifications in 2026

Explore a first credential in project management, Scrum or agile delivery. CAPM and Google Project Management cover broad project skills, PRINCE2 Foundation introduces a structured method, and Scrum and SAFe credentials focus on particular team roles and ways of working.

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Google Project Management Certificate

Google · Course certificate

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 foundational knowledge of the Scrum Product Owner role, including goal setting, customer understanding and Product Backlog management.

399EntryHas prerequisites
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SAFe Agilist (SA)

Scaled Agile

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 foundational knowledge of the PRINCE2 project management method, including its principles, people, practices and processes.

701EntryNo prerequisites