Validates knowledge of managing AI projects from business understanding and data preparation to deployment and governance.
A good CPMAI course follows PMI's six-phase methodology and prepares you for scenario questions on managing AI projects. PMI's own course is the only route to the certification, so we compared it with the free introduction on content and price.
Buy PMI's CPMAI course: it is required, includes the exam attempt and 21 PDUs, and is the only route to the certification. Take the free introduction first if you are still deciding whether the certification fits your work.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course & Certification | Required course | Interactive | $899 |
| Free Introduction to CPMAI | Free introduction | Interactive | Free |
PMI's required course, a 21-hour self-paced program organized around the six CPMAI phases, with scenario exercises, case studies and a downloadable workbook. The price includes the exam attempt and 21 PDUs.
Great fit if you want to earn PMI-CPMAI; it is the only route
Poor fit if you only want an overview of AI project management; start with the free introduction
A short PMI module that gives an overview of the CPMAI methodology and how the certification works. It is the quickest way to see if the certification fits your work before you buy the course.
Great fit if you are deciding whether to buy the course
Poor fit if you are already enrolled; the full course covers it
PMI's own CPMAI Exam Prep Course & Certification. It is required, and no other course leads to the certification.
PMI offers a free introduction to CPMAI, which gives an overview. The full course is required and costs $899, or $699 for members.
The course is 21 hours self-paced. Plan for about 40 hours of preparation in total, including practice questions.
Yes. The $899 price includes one exam attempt and 21 PDUs.