PCI AIProject Controls
Institute Global, Inc.
Global Standards & Certification Body for Project Professionals
Membership route

Founding route

A limited founding cohort, joined by invitation during the founding stage — membership, study and examination access, with the credential still earned by passing the exam.

Who it's for

A limited founding cohort, joined by invitation during the founding stage. If you have a founding code, you can redeem it in the portal.

What you receive

Founding members receive membership, study and examination access and are recognised as early builders of the standard. The credential is still earned by passing the exam — founding waives the fees, not the examination.

RouteFeeExamResult
StandardPaidYesYour PCI credential (earned)
FoundingFreeYesYour PCI credential (earned)
HonoraryFreeNoHonorary Fellow (PCI)

An examined PCI credential — PCL-AI, PFL-AI or PML-AI — is always earned by passing the examination, on any route. Compare all three routes →

Choose your certification

This route, for each certification

Select the credential you are pursuing — eligibility, fees and examination details are specific to each certification.

PCL-AI

PCI AI Project Controls Leader

The integrated project-controls credential: planning, cost engineering, earned value, forecasting, risk and project finance with the governed use of AI.

  • USD 350 exam fee
  • 90 minutes · 65% to pass
  • Valid for 3 years
PFL-AI

PCI AI Project Finance Leader

Project finance, financial modelling, capital structure, bankability, coverage ratios (DSCR/LLCR/PLCR), PPP and concession structures, financial close and AI-enabled analysis.

  • USD 350 exam fee
  • 90 minutes · 65% to pass
  • Valid for 3 years
PML-AI

PCI Project Management Leader – AI

Comprehensive project management, leadership and delivery credential covering governance, planning, execution, agile/hybrid delivery and AI-enabled project management.

  • USD 350 exam fee
  • 90 minutes · 65% to pass
  • Valid for 3 years