The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading not-for-profit association for the project management profession.  PMI is recognized for the advocacy programs it conducts with governments, organizations and industries around the world by their ability to recognize and embrace project management to achieve business results.

PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, and for conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources.

PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking, and community involvement opportunities.  With nearly 260,000 certified, the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is the most widely recognized — and only global — certification in the profession. 

The DOE recognizes the PMP credential as a fulfillment for numerous Level-1 PMCDP competencies.  For a list of the competencies that your PMP certification will satisfy in the PMCDP program, please review the PMCDP Requirements at a Glance document, or visit the "PMCDP Certification Process" page on this site.