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PMIPMI CSPP (Sustainable Project Professional)
The PMI Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP) certification validates your ability to integrate sustainability principles into project management practices. Designed for project professionals who want to lead with environmental, social, and economic responsibility, this credential equips you to deliver projects that create lasting value while minimizing negative impacts. Earning the CSPP demonstrates your commitment to sustainable project outcomes and sets you apart as a forward-thinking leader.
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Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What PMI CSPP (Sustainable Project Professional) proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
6domains
27objectives
154concepts
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The PMI Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP) certification is a new credential from the Project Management Institute that recognizes project professionals who can embed sustainability into every phase of the project lifecycle. It goes beyond traditional project management to address the triple bottom line—people, planet, and profit—ensuring that projects contribute positively to society and the environment while achieving business objectives.
This certification is designed for practitioners who are ready to lead the transition toward sustainable project delivery. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to assess sustainability impacts, engage stakeholders, and implement practices that reduce resource consumption, enhance social equity, and drive long-term economic value. By earning the CSPP, you demonstrate that you are not only a skilled project manager but also a responsible steward of the future.
Who it’s for
The PMI CSPP is for project managers, program managers, and project team members who want to incorporate sustainability into their daily practice. It is also valuable for sustainability officers, consultants, and anyone responsible for delivering projects that align with organizational sustainability goals. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through your projects and want to gain a recognized credential that sets you apart, the CSPP is designed for you. It is suitable for professionals across industries, including construction, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, who are committed to responsible project delivery.
Recommended experience
While there are no mandatory prerequisites, PMI recommends that candidates have a foundational understanding of project management principles and some experience in project delivery. Basic knowledge of project management frameworks and processes; Experience working on projects in any industry; Interest in sustainability and its application to project management
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective PMI measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official PMI exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
Foundations of Sustainable Project Work
- Task 1 Determine Sustainability Objectives
- Task 2 Explain the Triple Bottom Line in relation to People, Planet, and Prosperity
- Task 3 Recall major global frameworks that influence sustainability and their significance
- Task 4 Identify the role of sustainability reporting and ESG disclosures in project contexts
- Task 5 Define sustainability, regeneration, and resilience in project environments
PRiSM (Project Integrating Sustainable Methods) Life Cycle Approach
- Task 1 Identify core PRiSM concepts and principles
- Task 2 Apply the PRiSM life cycle phases in a given project scenario
- Task 3 Determine PRiSM supporting processes for a given scenario
P5 Standard: Sustainability and Impact Analysis
- Task 1 Identify the structure and purpose of the P5 Standard
- Task 2 Perform a P5 Impact Analysis to identify sustainability impacts
- Task 3 Evaluate results of a P5 Impact Analyses in a given scenario
- Task 4 Evaluate People impacts for a given scenario
- Task 5 Evaluate Planet and Prosperity impacts for a given scenario
- Task 6
Developing a Sustainability Management Plan based on Sustainability Standards
- Task 1 Evaluate aspects of a sustainability management plan for a given scenario
- Task 2 Identify the project manager’s roles and responsibilities in implementing Sustainability Management Plan
- Task 3 Assess sustainability impact thresholds in a given scenario
- Task 4 Determine sustainability KPIs in a given scenario
- Task 5 Identify sustainable procurement practices for a given scenario
ESG & Sustainability Reporting, Governance, and Project Communications
- Task 1 Identify types of sustainability-related communications and their importance
- Task 2 Explain the link between the project activities, ESG disclosures, and sustainability reporting
- Task 3 Determine an appropriate governance and framework given a specific scenario
Project Management Considerations
- Task 1 Apply value management in sustainable project delivery
- Task 2 Manage project change control in alignment with sustainability objectives
- Task 3 Define and evaluate sustainable project success
- Task 4 Manage project artifacts (stakeholder engagement plan, budget, schedule, issues log, procurement plan, scope, etc.)
- Task 5 Identify sustainability-related activities in each project management phase
On the day
The exam itself
Everything PMI publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
CertificationPMI CSPP (Sustainable Project Professional)
DeliveryPMI
Certification levelProfessional
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path PMI lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to PMI CSPP (Sustainable Project Professional)
Credential earnedPMI CSPP (Sustainable Project Professional) Professional level certification Renewal and maintenance
PMI certifications are maintained by earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) to demonstrate ongoing professional growth. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. PMI maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by PMI
Exam registration
Register for the exam through PMI, PMI’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official PMI certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
Is the PMI CSPP a replacement for any existing PMI certification?
The CSPP is a new certification from PMI and does not replace any existing credential. It is designed to complement PMI's portfolio by focusing specifically on sustainability in project management.
Do I need to hold another PMI certification, such as the PMP, before taking the CSPP exam?
No, the CSPP does not require any prior PMI certification. It is open to project professionals who meet the recommended experience, regardless of whether they hold other PMI credentials.
How do I schedule the CSPP exam?
The CSPP exam is delivered by PMI and can be scheduled online or at an onsite testing center. You can book your exam through the PMI website after registering for the certification.
What are the online proctoring requirements for the CSPP exam?
For online proctored exams, you will need a quiet, private room, a webcam, and a stable internet connection. You must also present a valid government-issued photo ID during check-in.
Is there a retake policy for the CSPP exam?
PMI's standard retake policy applies: you must wait a certain period between attempts, and there may be a limit on the number of attempts per year. Specific details are provided in the PMI examination policies.
Are there any hands-on or lab components in the CSPP exam?
The CSPP exam is a knowledge-based assessment. It does not include hands-on labs or performance-based tasks. It focuses on testing your understanding of sustainability concepts and their application to project management.
What job roles does the PMI CSPP credential align with?
The CSPP is relevant for project managers, program managers, sustainability officers, and consultants who are responsible for delivering projects with sustainability goals. It is also valuable for professionals in industries such as construction, energy, and manufacturing.
Can I earn the CSPP by passing a different PMI exam?
No, the CSPP is a standalone certification that requires passing the dedicated CSPP exam. It cannot be earned by passing other PMI exams.
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The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept PMI measures — each one written out.
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27objectives
154concepts
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The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official PMI exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1Foundations of Sustainable Project Work113 questions
Task 1 Determine Sustainability Objectives3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Task 2 Explain the Triple Bottom Line in relation to People, Planet, and Prosperity5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 3 Recall major global frameworks that influence sustainability and their significance5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 4 Identify the role of sustainability reporting and ESG disclosures in project contexts3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Task 5 Define sustainability, regeneration, and resilience in project environments6 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →
2PRiSM (Project Integrating Sustainable Methods) Life Cycle Approach92 questions
3P5 Standard: Sustainability and Impact Analysis170 questions
Task 1 Identify the structure and purpose of the P5 Standard9 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Task 2 Perform a P5 Impact Analysis to identify sustainability impacts9 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Task 3 Evaluate results of a P5 Impact Analyses in a given scenario5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 4 Evaluate People impacts for a given scenario4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 5 Evaluate Planet and Prosperity impacts for a given scenario7 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 66 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →
4Developing a Sustainability Management Plan based on Sustainability Standards133 questions
Task 1 Evaluate aspects of a sustainability management plan for a given scenario11 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 2 Identify the project manager’s roles and responsibilities in implementing Sustainability Management Plan4 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 3 Assess sustainability impact thresholds in a given scenario9 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Task 4 Determine sustainability KPIs in a given scenario2 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 5 Identify sustainable procurement practices for a given scenario6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
5ESG & Sustainability Reporting, Governance, and Project Communications72 questions
Task 1 Identify types of sustainability-related communications and their importance3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 2 Explain the link between the project activities, ESG disclosures, and sustainability reporting3 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 3 Determine an appropriate governance and framework given a specific scenario5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
6Project Management Considerations138 questions
Task 1 Apply value management in sustainable project delivery8 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Task 2 Manage project change control in alignment with sustainability objectives4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 3 Define and evaluate sustainable project success6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Task 4 Manage project artifacts (stakeholder engagement plan, budget, schedule, issues log, procurement plan, scope, etc.)5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Task 5 Identify sustainability-related activities in each project management phase5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Task 1 Determine Sustainability Objectives4 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
19 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
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718 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
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Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Foundations of Sustainable Project Work113 questions
2PRiSM (Project Integrating Sustainable Methods) Life Cycle Approach92 questions
3P5 Standard: Sustainability and Impact Analysis170 questions
4Developing a Sustainability Management Plan based on Sustainability Standards133 questions
5ESG & Sustainability Reporting, Governance, and Project Communications72 questions
6Project Management Considerations138 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
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718free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from PMI
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
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154concepts mapped
The source
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We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official PMI outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 27 objectives, 154 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When PMI changes the outline, this page changes with it.
27objectives on the outline→154concepts written→718free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.