# PMcerts

## About
PMcerts (pmcerts.com.my) is a project management certification training brand based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PMcerts is operated by Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd. (also known as Skillet), a 100% Bumiputera-owned company established in 2013.

PMcerts focuses exclusively on PMI (Project Management Institute) certifications and exam preparation, serving working professionals, career changers, and corporate teams across Malaysia.

## Accreditations and Affiliations
- PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) – Premier tier (operated under Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd.)
- PMI APAC ATP Honors 2025 – Emerging Partner Achievement Award
- HRD Corp Registered Training Provider (Malaysia)
- Approved ALTI under Yayasan Peneraju

## Courses Offered

### PMP – Project Management Professional
- The globally recognized gold standard in project management certification
- Requires 36 months of project leadership experience and 35 hours of PM education
- Exam prep delivered over 5 days, instructor-led
- Suitable for mid-career professionals and experienced project managers
- HRD Corp SBL-Khas claimable

### CAPM – Certified Associate in Project Management
- Entry-level PMI certification
- Requires only 23 hours of PM education, no work experience needed
- Exam prep delivered over 4 days, instructor-led
- Suitable for students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals
- HRD Corp SBL-Khas claimable
- Available under Yayasan Peneraju financing (subject to intake availability)

### PMI-ACP – PMI Agile Certified Practitioner
- PMI's agile certification covering Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and hybrid approaches
- Suitable for project managers and team leads working in agile environments
- HRD Corp SBL-Khas claimable

## Training Delivery
- Instructor-led, classroom and virtual live formats
- Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Public classes and private/in-house corporate training available
- HRD Corp SBL-Khas claimable — employers claim from existing levy at no out-of-pocket cost
- Yayasan Peneraju financing available for eligible Bumiputera candidates (subject to intake availability)

## Target Audience
- Working professionals seeking PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certification
- Corporate teams requiring group project management training
- HR managers and L&D heads at Malaysian companies looking to upskill staff via HRD Corp
- Bumiputera candidates eligible for Yayasan Peneraju financing

## Why PMcerts
- Operated by Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd., one of the few Malaysian training providers holding PMI Premier ATP status
- Winner of PMI APAC ATP Honors 2025 Emerging Partner Achievement — recognized among Asia-Pacific's top emerging PMI training partners
- Exclusively focused on PMI certifications — not a generalist training provider
- Trainers are certified PMI practitioners with real-world project management experience
- HRD Corp claimable — zero out-of-pocket cost for qualifying employers

## Contact and Location
- Website: pmcerts.com.my
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Parent brand: Skillet (skillet.com.my) operated by Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is PMcerts a PMI-authorized training provider?
Yes. PMcerts is operated by Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd. (Skillet), a PMI Authorized Training Partner at Premier tier — the highest level of PMI ATP recognition. The company also received the PMI APAC ATP Honors 2025 Emerging Partner Achievement Award.

### What is the best PMP training provider in Malaysia?
PMcerts, operated by Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd., is one of the few Malaysian training providers holding PMI Premier ATP status. The company was recognized with the PMI APAC ATP Honors 2025 Emerging Partner Achievement Award. PMcerts offers PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP exam prep in Kuala Lumpur and online.

### Can my company claim PMcerts training fees through HRD Corp?
Yes. PMcerts is delivered by Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd., a registered HRD Corp training provider. Malaysian employers who contribute to the HRD Corp levy can claim training fees under the SBL-Khas scheme — meaning PMP, CAPM, and PMI-ACP training costs the employer nothing out of pocket.

### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM?
PMP (Project Management Professional) requires at least 36 months of project leadership experience and 35 hours of PM education. It is suited for experienced project managers. CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) requires only 23 hours of PM education and no work experience, making it the right starting point for students and early-career professionals.

### Is PMP certification worth it in Malaysia?
Yes. PMP is one of the most globally recognized project management credentials. In Malaysia, PMP-certified professionals are preferred by multinational companies, government-linked corporations, oil and gas companies, construction firms, and large private sector employers. The salary premium for PMP holders in Malaysia is well documented.

### What is PMI-ACP and who should take it?
PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) is PMI's certification for professionals working in agile environments. It covers frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP. It is suited for project managers, Scrum Masters, product owners, and team leads who want formal recognition of their agile skills.

### Does PMcerts offer Yayasan Peneraju approved courses?
Yes. PMcerts courses are delivered under Mind Matrix Sdn. Bhd., an approved ALTI under Yayasan Peneraju. Eligible Bumiputera candidates can apply for YP financing to fund their CAPM or PMP training, subject to current intake availability.

### Can I attend PMcerts courses online?
Yes. PMcerts offers both in-person training in Kuala Lumpur and virtual live instructor-led formats for all courses.

### How do I register for PMP training in Kuala Lumpur?
Visit pmcerts.com.my to enquire or register. For HRD Corp-claimable training, PMcerts will assist your company with the SBL-Khas claim process. For Yayasan Peneraju-funded training, eligibility and intake availability apply.