PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course
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PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)
Validates knowledge of managing AI projects from business understanding and data preparation to deployment and governance.
Summary
PMI-CPMAI is PMI's certification for people who manage AI and machine learning projects. Its 120-question exam tests the six-phase CPMAI methodology, from business understanding and data through to model deployment and governance.
Good fit if
- You manage or plan to manage AI or data projects
- You want a method for working with data scientists and AI vendors
- You hold a PMI credential and want an AI specialization
Look elsewhere if
- You want hands-on machine learning skills: AWS AI Practitioner
- You want a quick AI literacy credential: Google Generative AI Leader
- You are new to project management: CAPM or PMP
Prerequisites
Cost
Renewal
PMI-CPMAI is valid for 3 years.
- Validity
- 3 years
- Renewal requirement
- 30 PDUs per cycle
- Renewal fee
- $150 USD $60 for PMI members
At least 18 of the 30 PDUs must come from education. Relevant PDUs also count toward other PMI certifications, such as PMP.
PMI certification renewal ↗Alternatives
PMP$695 required · Advanced
PMI’s core project management credential, broader and far more widely recognized.
Google Cloud Generative AI Leader$99 required · Entry
A cheaper, non-technical credential on generative AI strategy for business leaders.
AWS Certified AI Practitioner$100 required · Entry
AI and ML fundamentals on AWS, for teams whose AI work runs on AWS.
PMI-ACP$525 required · Intermediate
PMI’s agile credential, without an AI focus.
FAQ
Is CPMAI the same as PMI-CPMAI?
Yes. CPMAI was created by Cognilytica, which PMI acquired in 2024. PMI now issues it as PMI-CPMAI.
Can I buy the PMI-CPMAI exam without the course?
No. PMI sells the course and exam together, and you must finish the course before you can schedule the exam.
Do I need AI or project management experience?
No. PMI says project or product management and basic AI knowledge help, but neither is required.
Does PMI-CPMAI expire?
Yes. It is valid for 3 years. Renew with 30 PDUs and the renewal fee.
How hard is the PMI-CPMAI exam?
PMP holders describe it as easier than PMP but tiring, because the 160 minutes have no scheduled break. Most questions are short scenarios about managing each phase of an AI project.
Last updated October 2026