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PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™

The PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™ is a globally recognized certification developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for professionals looking to lead and manage AI-driven projects using

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AI is reshaping how projects are delivered — organizations need professionals who can manage it

Through PMI's official 21-hour self-paced course combined with Skillet's 1-day instructor-led exam prep, you'll gain the skills, methodology, and credential to stand out in an AI-driven workplace and walk away exam-ready

Course overview

PMI-CPMAI Certification in Malaysia

The PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI)™ is a globally recognized certification developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for professionals looking to lead and manage AI-driven projects using a structured, proven methodology. Built around the Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI) framework, this program covers the full AI project lifecycle across six phases: Matching AI with Business Needs, Identifying Data Needs, Managing Data Preparation, Iterating Development and Delivery, Testing and Evaluating AI Systems, and Operationalizing AI. This program is ideal for project managers, business professionals, technologists, and consultants who work alongside or lead AI initiatives. No prior AI or technical background is required, though familiarity with project management fundamentals is an advantage. Skillet’s exam prep package combines PMI’s official 21-hour self-paced online course with a 1-day instructor-led session. The self-paced course must be completed within 90 days, after which you will be eligible to schedule your exam Upon completing the course, you will earn 21 PDUs applicable toward other PMI certification renewals, broken down as follows: 7 PDUs in Business Acumen, 11 PDUs in Ways of Working, and 3 PDUs in Power Skills. For existing PMP holders, these 21 PDUs cover more than one-third of the PDUs required for renewal and can fully satisfy the Education PDU requirement for CAPM.

Who should attend

Who this PMI-CPMAI Certification course is for

Project managers

Project managers and program managers leading or supporting AI.

Product managers working on

Product managers working on AI-powered products.

Business

Business and digital transformation professionals driving AI adoption within their.

Technologists

Technologists and consultants who manage AI projects but are not focused on the technical.

Professionals holding

Professionals holding a PMP or CAPM looking to add an AI management.

Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Apply the CPMAI methodology to plan and manage AI projects from inception to operationalization
  • Identify business needs and match them to appropriate AI solutions
  • Define data requirements, assess data quality, and ensure data readiness for AI model development
  • Oversee AI model development, training, and evaluation processes
  • Operationalize AI solutions responsibly including deployment, governance, and ongoing monitoring
  • Implement responsible and trustworthy AI practices including ethics, bias management, transparency, and regulatory compliance
  • Make go/no-go decisions at key stages of the AI project lifecycle
  • Communicate AI project status, data insights, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership

Course outline

Course outline

Course Outline
  • Why AI projects
  • How iterative delivery supports.
  • How CPMAI ensures ethical, effective.
  • Aligning AI solutions and strategy to real business.
  • Assessing feasibility and defining.
  • Setting clear project
  • Selecting the right data and ensuring.
  • Building infrastructure to support.
  • Laying the groundwork for effective AI data management across the project.
  • Transforming raw data into AI-ready.
  • Conducting quality checks
  • Applying compliance
  • Building and validating models from machine learning to generative.
  • Testing and monitoring AI.
  • Addressing model
  • Ensuring results are reliable, explainable, and aligned.
  • Operationalizing AI
  • Managing
  • Planning for continuous

About the certification

About the PMI-CPMAI Certification exam

Before you apply

Completion of the PMI-CPMAI Exam Prep Course (mandatory before sitting the exam) Minimum age of 18 years old

Pricing and formats

Fees and class formats

All prices exclude SST. Any certification exam fee is paid separately, to the awarding body.

Frequently asked questions

Questions people ask before they book

General

Do I need prior AI or project management experience to enroll?

No. The PMI-CPMAI has no prior experience or certification requirements. However, familiarity with project management fundamentals and basic AI concepts is an advantage.

How is this course structured?

The program consists of two components: PMI’s official 21-hour self-paced online course, which you complete at your own pace, and Skillet’s 1-day instructor-led exam prep session designed to reinforce key concepts and prepare you for the exam.

How long do I have to complete the course and sit for the exam?

You have 90 days to complete the self-paced course. Once completed, you have 1 year from the date of purchase to pass the exam.

How many attempts do I get for the exam?

Your first exam attempt is included in the bundle. If you do not pass, PMI allows up to 2 additional attempts within your 1-year eligibility period at an additional cost.

Where do I sit for the exam?

The exam is available at Pearson VUE test centers (recommended) or online via Pearson VUE’s OnVUE proctored platform.

Will I get certified after completing the course?

Completing the course makes you eligible to sit for the exam. You will receive the PMI-CPMAI certification upon passing the exam.

How do I maintain my certification?

You are required to earn 30 PDUs every 3 years to maintain your PMI-CPMAI certification.

Is this course claimable under HRD Corp?

Yes. This course is HRD Corp claimable for eligible Malaysian employers. Contact us for more details.

Ready to sit the PMI-CPMAI Certification exam?

Tell us which intake you are looking at and we will send the course outline, the HRD Corp claim details, and a quotation your company can act on. No obligation.