Project Management & Business
There are 22 project management & business credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 22 national certifications awarded by a single body.
PMP and agile certifications, quality and Six Sigma, HR, supply chain and business analysis.
- Credentials
- 22
- Specialisms
- 5
- National
- 22
How do the main project management & business credentials compare?
Verified figures for 10 of the national project management & business credentials, drawn from each awarding body's published material. Fees change — confirm with the body before you book.
| Credential | Awarded by | Exam fee | Length | Pass mark |
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| Certified ScrumMaster | Scrum Alliance | Included with the CSM course ($250-$2,495 depending on provider) | 60 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Professional Scrum Master I | Scrum.org | PSM I / PSPO I / PSD I / PAL I / PSK I: $200 USD; PSM II / PSPO II / SPS: $250; PSM III / PSPO III: $500. Per-attempt password; passwords never expire. | 60 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Professional Scrum Product Owner I | Scrum.org | PSM I / PSPO I / PSD I / PAL I / PSK I: $200 USD; PSM II / PSPO II / SPS: $250; PSM III / PSPO III: $500. Per-attempt password; passwords never expire. | 60 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| SAFe Agile Product Manager | Scaled Agile, Inc. | Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page | Varies by exam | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| SAFe Agilist | Scaled Agile, Inc. | Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page | 90 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| SAFe Architect | Scaled Agile, Inc. | Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page | Varies by exam | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| SAFe Scrum Master | Scaled Agile, Inc. | $100 exam (included with the SSM course) | 90 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Certified Associate in Project Management | Project Management Institute | PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member). Other PMI exams vary (e.g., CAPM ~$225–$300). Confirm the current fee on PMI.org at booking. | 3 hours (180 minutes) | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| PMI Agile Certified Practitioner | Project Management Institute | PMP: $405 USD (PMI member) / $555 (non-member). Other PMI exams vary (e.g., CAPM ~$225–$300). Confirm the current fee on PMI.org at booking. | 3 hours (180 minutes) | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| PRINCE2 Foundation | PeopleCert | ITIL 4 Foundation ~$425 USD (US direct); region-tiered $235–$425. Advanced modules require accredited training (no exam-only fee). PRINCE2 Foundation ~$700. Confirm live pricing on PeopleCert. | 60 minutes | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
Which project management & business credentials lead to the highest published pay?
Ranked by the median annual wage published for the occupation each credential unlocks — the most recent figure per occupation, quoted from the source named in the guide (usually the BLS occupational series). A credential is the entry ticket to an occupation, not a pay guarantee: these are occupation medians, not starting salaries.
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HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
$161,030 median for marketing managers (BLS, May 2024)
HubSpot publishes no pass rate — the Content Marketing exam is 60 questions, 75% to pass (45 of 60), with a 3-hour time limit
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HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification
$161,030 median for marketing managers (BLS, May 2024)
HubSpot publishes no pass rate — the inbound marketing exam is 60 questions with a 75% pass mark, valid about two years
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Senior Professional in Human Resources
$141,690 median for human resources managers (BLS, May 2024)
HRCI reports pass rates — roughly 76% for the SPHR in recent published data — with the caveat that they combine first-time and repeat takers
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SHRM Senior Certified Professional
$141,690 median for human resources managers (BLS, May 2024)
SHRM publishes no official pass rate; reported testing-window figures for the SHRM-SCP cluster in the mid-60s
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SAFe Agile Product Manager
$133,080 median for software developers (BLS, May 2024) — the closest occupation to the product-management-adjacent roles APM holders work in
Scaled Agile publishes no pass rate for APM — but it does publish the passing score: 45 of 60 questions (75%)
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SAFe Architect
$133,080 median for software developers (BLS, May 2024) — the closest occupation to the architecture-adjacent roles SAFe Architects work in
Scaled Agile publishes no pass rate for the SAFe Architect exam — but it does publish the passing score: 32 of 45 questions (71%)
Agile & Product 7 credentials
- Certified ScrumMaster Certified ScrumMaster — Project & Business credential from Scrum Alliance
- Professional Scrum Master I Professional Scrum Master I — Project & Business credential from Scrum.org
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I Professional Scrum Product Owner I — Project & Business credential from Scrum.org
- SAFe Agile Product Manager SAFe Agile Product Manager — Project & Business credential from Scaled Agile, Inc.
- SAFe Agilist SAFe Agilist — Project & Business credential from Scaled Agile, Inc.
- SAFe Architect SAFe Architect — Project & Business credential from Scaled Agile, Inc.
- SAFe Scrum Master SAFe Scrum Master — Project & Business credential from Scaled Agile, Inc.
Project & Program Management 5 credentials
- Certified Associate in Project Management Certified Associate in Project Management — Project & Business credential from Project Management Institute
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner PMI Agile Certified Practitioner — Project & Business credential from Project Management Institute
- PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 Foundation — Project & Business credential from PeopleCert
- PRINCE2 Practitioner PRINCE2 Practitioner — Project & Business credential from PeopleCert
- Project Management Professional Project Management Professional — Project & Business credential from Project Management Institute
Human Resources 4 credentials
- Professional in Human Resources Professional in Human Resources — Project & Business credential from HR Certification Institute
- Senior Professional in Human Resources Senior Professional in Human Resources — Project & Business credential from HR Certification Institute
- SHRM Certified Professional SHRM Certified Professional — Project & Business credential from Society for Human Resource Management
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional SHRM Senior Certified Professional — Project & Business credential from Society for Human Resource Management
Marketing, Sales & Communications 3 credentials
- Google Analytics Certification Google Analytics Certification — Project & Business credential from Google
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification HubSpot Content Marketing Certification — Project & Business credential from HubSpot Academy
- HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification — Project & Business credential from HubSpot Academy
Quality, Lean & Six Sigma 3 credentials
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer ASQ Certified Quality Engineer — Project & Business credential from American Society for Quality
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt — Project & Business credential from American Society for Quality
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt — Project & Business credential from American Society for Quality
Frequently asked questions about project management & business credentials
How many project management & business credentials are there?
There are 22 project management & business credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 22 national certifications awarded by a single body.
How much do project management & business exams cost?
Across the 10 national project management & business credentials we have verified fee data for, exam fees run from $100–$425. Renewal, membership and study-material costs are additional and vary by awarding body — each guide breaks out its own full cost table.
Do you need a certification to work in project management & business?
None of the 22 credentials in this field is a state-issued licence — all 22 are national certifications awarded by a professional body. That usually means the certification is not legally mandatory, but employers, insurers or clients may require it as a condition of the work.
Which project management & business credential should you start with?
Start with the one your target employer or state board names. The most widely recognised national options in this field are Certified ScrumMaster, Professional Scrum Master I, Professional Scrum Product Owner I — each has a full guide with eligibility rules, fees and a week-by-week study plan.
How often do project management & business requirements change?
Fees are revised most years and eligibility rules change whenever a state legislature or awarding body acts. Every guide on TestPrepPilot links to the primary regulatory source it was verified against, and the "Sources" section is the authoritative place to confirm current figures before you book.