PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) Certification Program (February 24, 2026)

Description

Advance your construction career with the industry’s only certification designed by PMI for Construction Professionals.

Program Overview

The PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ is the Project Management Institute’s newest certification created specifically for the construction and built-environment sectors.
It goes beyond theory to address the real-world complexities of contracts, risks, stakeholder management, and governance that shape every construction project—from design to delivery.

This course equips you with the skills, tools, and confidence to lead construction projects of any scale while avoiding disputes, managing contracts effectively, and enhancing collaboration among all parties.

Whether you are an experienced project manager, site manager, or contract administrator, this course helps you achieve international recognition and elevate your expertise to PMI’s global standards.

Program Learning Outcomes 

After completing the four courses, you will be able to:

1. Manage contract types, risks, and claims confidently.
2. Improve stakeholder communication and engagement practices.
3. Apply strategic thinking to define and control project scope.
4. Establish governance structures that enhance accountability.
5. Pass the PMI-CP™ exam with comprehensive understanding and preparation.

Why Earn the PMI-CP™?

The construction industry faces unique challenges—tight timelines, cost pressures, multiple stakeholders, changing scopes, and regulatory hurdles.

Traditional project management certifications are broad; PMI-CP™ focuses entirely on construction-specific practices.

With this certification, you will:

1. Master contract and risk management techniques tailored to construction.
2. Improve your communication and stakeholder engagement skills to prevent costly misunderstandings.
3. Develop practical strategies for governance, claims management, and dispute resolution.
4. Gain a globally recognized credential from PMI—the world’s leading project management authority.
5. Boost your career credibility and earning potential in an increasingly competitive industry.

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for:

• Construction and project managers
• Contract administrators and procurement professionals
• Site engineers and superintendents
• Owners’ representatives
• Design-build coordinators
• Claims and dispute specialists
• Consultants and professionals seeking advancement in the built-environment industry

Certification Path

To become a PMI-CP™, you must:

1. Complete four PMI course modules. Performance Excellence training program covers all four required learning modules in depth and provides exam questions, case studies, and quick mock exams to ensure you’re ready to succeed
2. Have three years of professional experience in construction or the built environment within the past ten years.
3. Pass the PMI-CP exam (120 questions, 230 minutes).
4. Maintain the credential by earning 30 PDUs every three years.

What you'll learn

• Apply best practices in scope development and management to reduce downstream change orders,
• implement a standardized process for effective project change management, and
• understand the technologies that support scope and change order management.
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• Key Topics
• Introduction to Scope and Change Order Management
• Business Objectives and Performance Outcomes to Drive Scope
• Setting the Project Up with A Clear Scope
• Scope Evaluation Tools
• Scope Management and Governance
• Put in Place an Effective Change Order Process
• Technology Supporting Scope Management and Change Orders
• Conclusion

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Sami Fahmy, Ph.D, P.Eng, CCM, CP, ACP,PMP, RMP, CBC+, DASM, CSM, DTM

Dr. Fahmy has over 45 years of combined instructional and practical experience in construction and project management.

He has managed hundreds of projects of varying sizes and complexity—spanning design-build, EPC, and traditional delivery models.

 As a former UofA university professor and corporate trainer, Dr. Fahmy brings deep expertise in contract administration, communication skills, and leadership in construction environments.