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Project Management certifications

Every Project Management certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.

16 certifications
PMI CAPM - Certified Associate in PM The CAPM is an entry‑level PMI certification that validates foundational project‑management knowledge for newcomers. Beginner Project Management Fee $225 180 minutes Typical salary
$70K–$90K
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Scrum Alliance CSM - Certified ScrumMaster The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) by Scrum Alliance introduces Scrum fundamentals and prepares you to guide Agile teams effectively. Beginner Project Management Fee $1,295 Typical salary
$95K–$125K
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Scrum Alliance CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner The CSPO cert validates Scrum Product Owner skills for beginners in project management. Beginner Project Management Fee $1,295 Typical salary
$100K–$130K
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Google Google Project Management Professional Certificate Google Project Management Professional Certificate teaches foundational project management skills for beginners, combining traditional and Agile approaches. Beginner Project Management Fee $49/mo Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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PMI PfMP - Portfolio Management Professional The PfMP certifies senior leaders who align projects and programs with organizational strategy. Advanced Project Management Fee $800 Typical salary
$155K–$195K
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PMI PgMP - Program Management Professional PMI’s PgMP certifies senior program managers who lead multiple related projects to achieve strategic goals. Advanced Project Management Fee $800 Typical salary
$145K–$185K
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PMI PMI-ACP - Agile Certified Practitioner The PMI‑ACP validates your ability to apply Agile principles and practices across a range of frameworks and industries. Intermediate Project Management Fee $495 Typical salary
$115K–$140K
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PMI PMI-RMP - Risk Management Professional PMI‑RMP validates expertise in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and responding to project risks. Intermediate Project Management Fee $520 Typical salary
$110K–$140K
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PMI PMP - Project Management Professional The PMP validates advanced project leadership skills across people, process, and business environments. Advanced Project Management Fee $405 (member) / $555 (non-member) Typical salary
$130K–$160K
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Independent PRINCE2 Foundation Foundation-level certification in the PRINCE2 project management framework. Beginner Project Management Fee $350 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
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Independent PRINCE2 Practitioner Validates ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2 methodology to complex project scenarios. Intermediate Project Management Fee $550 Typical salary
$95K–$125K
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Scrum.org PSD I - Professional Scrum Developer Validates Scrum knowledge and modern engineering practices for developers in Scrum teams. Intermediate Project Management Fee $200 Typical salary
$100K–$135K
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Scrum.org PSM I - Professional Scrum Master The PSM I certifies a solid grasp of Scrum fundamentals and its practical use in teams. Beginner Project Management Fee $200 Typical salary
$90K–$120K
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Scrum.org PSM II - Professional Scrum Master II Advanced Scrum Master certification proving deep expertise in Scrum and servant leadership. Advanced Project Management Fee $250 Typical salary
$110K–$145K
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Scrum.org PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner The PSPO I certifies foundational Scrum product‑owner knowledge and validates your ability to maximize product value. Beginner Project Management Fee $200 Typical salary
$95K–$130K
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Scaled Agile SAFe Agilist (SA) - Scaled Agile Framework Validates knowledge of SAFe for enterprise Agile transformations, targeting Agile coaches and leaders. Intermediate Project Management Fee $995 Typical salary
$115K–$150K
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