The Project Management Institute - PMI - is the US-based world's leading professional project management certification body. The 2 primary certifications are PMP (Project Management Professional) and CAPM ( Certified Associate in Project Management)..

More information about these certifications can be found at the following link:

http://www.pmi.org/info/PDC_CertificationsOverview.asp?nav=0401

The certification process requires applicants to qualify for application through experience and/or education. Study with USQ assists applicants to qualify for application for certification. Certification as CAPM or PMP also requires ongoing professional development and Professional Development Units - PDUs - can also be gained by study at the University of Southern Queensland - USQ Australia MBA Program.

The USQ MBA project management specialisation is structured around the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the USA, and covers the underpinning knowledge required for the National Competency Standards for Project Management sponsored by the Australian Institute of Project Management.

45 PDUs for ongoing PMP status can be achieved by studying one PM course at USQ. So if you are already a certified PMI professional, USQ MBA Project Management courses will earn PDU's to maintain your certification status; and if you are thinking about PMI certification, then your USQ courses in project management will assist you in terms of application eligibility.

Full details of USQ’s status as a Global Registered Education Provider status are available from the PMI websites as per link below:

http://sparky.occe.ou.edu/pmi/php/profilebox2.php?pass=1872&id=1