PMI® & GPM® Certification · Sustainability
CSPP™ Certified Sustainable Project Professional Preparation
The credential for professionals who deliver projects that perform against people, planet and prosperity — not just scope, schedule and budget. Grounded in the P5™ Standard and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Programme overview
Sustainability has moved from a nice-to-have to a delivery requirement: funders, regulators and enterprise reporting frameworks now judge projects on environmental, social and economic impact alongside the traditional constraints. The CSPP™ — offered by PMI with GPM — certifies the ability to embed sustainability into project governance, planning and delivery, grounded in the P5™ Standard and aligned to the UN SDGs. This programme prepares candidates on either the certified- or non-certified-practitioner pathway.
Who should enrol
Project and programme managers in sectors where sustainability, resilience and reporting shape delivery · professionals in organizations embedding sustainability into strategy or governance · development-sector and infrastructure project leaders · consultants advising on sustainable delivery · anyone connecting project decisions to measurable ESG impact.
What's included
- Structured preparation on your CSPP™ pathway (certified or non-certified practitioner)
- The required sustainability training hours (see Eligibility) delivered as part of the programme
- P5™ Standard and five-lens / 52-impact-area application practice
- Audit-ready documentation and reporting-alignment modules
- Mentoring and cohort community · English or French delivery
Curriculum and learning areas
Sustainable project management across the lifecycle:
- 01
The P5™ Standard — People, Planet, Prosperity, Process, Product
- 02
Five sustainability lenses across 52 impact areas
- 03
Sustainability in project governance, planning and delivery
- 04
Audit-ready documentation aligned to enterprise reporting and disclosure
- 05
UN SDG alignment
Eligibility
Set by the awarding body, not by Paraklete
PMI offers two pathways:
- Certified Practitioner pathway — for those holding an eligible project/program credential or qualifying education; requires completion of 12 hours of sustainability training (included in the practitioner bundle/programme).
- Non-Certified Practitioner pathway — requires completion of 20 hours of sustainability training.
Both require completion of the sustainability training before the exam, delivered through the CSPP™ Exam Prep Course or an authorized training partner. The exact criteria distinguishing the two pathways, and the exam format, are confirmed with you during advisor review.
Renewal note: CSPP must be renewed every three years. The PDUs earned also count toward renewal of other PMI certifications you may hold (PMP®, CAPM®, PgMP®, PfMP® and more).
Programme investment
Programme investment is determined following eligibility review and your chosen delivery format. Admitted applicants receive a written offer detailing Paraklete fees, applicable third-party charges (PMI exam fees, PMI membership if chosen), payment milestones and exclusions before committing. Examination fees are paid separately to the awarding body and vary by membership status and region.
Instructor, mentoring and application support
Instructor and mentoring support
Your cohort is led by experienced project practitioners, with structured mentoring through the revision window and a named point of contact for application questions.
Beyond Certification
Turn new skills into visibility and practice
Turn new skills into visibility, practice and opportunity readiness. Eligible Paraklete learners and alumni may continue through mentoring, professional visibility, implementation projects and selected opportunity pathways.
Frequently asked questions
Is CSPP a PMI certification?
It's offered by PMI together with GPM (Green Project Management), built on the P5™ Standard. It's a recognized PMI credential in the sustainability space.
Which pathway am I on — certified or non-certified?
It depends on your existing credentials and education. The certified-practitioner pathway needs 12 training hours; the non-certified needs 20. The Advisor Clarity Call confirms your pathway before you commit.
I already hold a PMP — is this worth it?
Beyond the credential itself, the PDUs you earn count toward your PMP renewal, so it does double duty. And sustainability capability is increasingly a competitive requirement in bids and funding.
Is passing guaranteed?
No — same policy as every programme.
Ready to Deliver Sustainable, Future-Ready Projects?
The CSPP™ certification is offered by the Project Management Institute, Inc. with GPM. Paraklete Institute provides examination preparation and does not issue the credential or guarantee examination success. Eligibility requirements, training-hour requirements, fees and policies are set by PMI/GPM and may change.