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.
Honorary Fellow (PCI) is a board-conferred recognition of distinguished contribution — no examination, separate from PCI's examined certifications — PCL-AI, PFL-AI and PML-AI. You may apply for the board's consideration.
A board-conferred recognition of distinguished contribution to the profession. It involves no examination and is conferred by the board at its discretion — a separate recognition that is never an examined PCI credential.
Individuals whose sustained contribution, leadership or service to project controls merits recognition. Anyone may apply for the board's consideration; conferral is at the board's discretion.
| Route | Fee | Exam | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Paid | Yes | Your PCI credential (earned) |
| Founding | Free | Yes | Your PCI credential (earned) |
| Honorary | Free | No | Honorary 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 →
Select the credential you are pursuing — eligibility, fees and examination details are specific to each certification.
The integrated project-controls credential: planning, cost engineering, earned value, forecasting, risk and project finance with the governed use of AI.
Project finance, financial modelling, capital structure, bankability, coverage ratios (DSCR/LLCR/PLCR), PPP and concession structures, financial close and AI-enabled analysis.
Comprehensive project management, leadership and delivery credential covering governance, planning, execution, agile/hybrid delivery and AI-enabled project management.