Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP™) Bundle for Practitioners

 Overview

The **CSPP™ Bundle for Practitioners** is designed for experienced project professionals who want to go beyond traditional delivery and create projects that generate lasting value, resilience, and measurable impact.

This comprehensive program helps you transform sustainability principles into practical project execution. Gain the skills to identify hidden opportunities, minimize risks, improve decision-making, and lead projects that thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

Based on the **P5™ Standard** and aligned with the **United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)**, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability throughout the project lifecycle. Build the expertise needed to deliver responsible, future-ready projects and strengthen your professional advantage.

Designed specifically for certified project professionals, the CSPP™ Bundle helps you enhance your capabilities, embed sustainability into delivery practices, and drive meaningful business outcomes.

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Exam Overview

Exam Format: 100 multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Exam Language: English

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What You’ll Learn

Advance your project management practice by applying sustainability frameworks across the entire project lifecycle—from business case creation and PRiSM methodology to P5 impact analysis, sustainable procurement, and ESG reporting.

You’ll learn how to deliver projects that balance environmental responsibility, social value, and business performance.

Modules 1–2: Sustainability Foundations & Core Concepts

Build a strong understanding of sustainable project management principles, including:

* Sustainability imperatives
* Triple Bottom Line approach
* Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concepts
* United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

Module 3: PRiSM Lifecycle Approach

Explore the **Project Integrating Sustainable Methods (PRiSM)** framework and understand how sustainability can be incorporated into every stage of the project lifecycle.

Module 4: Sustainable Project Business Case

Learn how sustainability influences project strategy and how to develop business cases that consider environmental, social, and economic factors.

Module 5: P5™ Impact Analysis

Apply the P5 Standard to assess project impacts across:

* People
* Planet
* Prosperity

Develop practical skills to perform sustainability impact assessments and identify improvement opportunities.

Module 6: Sustainability Management Plan

Learn how to create an effective Sustainability Management Plan by:

* Defining sustainability roles and responsibilities
* Establishing sustainability objectives
* Developing measurable sustainability KPIs

Module 7: The Sustainable Project Manager

Understand the competencies, leadership practices, and principles required to manage responsible and sustainable projects.

Module 8: Sustainable Project Success

Explore how project success is measured beyond traditional outcomes by creating long-term sustainability goals and success criteria.

Module 9: Sustainable Procurement

Understand how procurement decisions influence sustainability through:

* Ethical sourcing
* Supplier evaluation
* Sustainable contracts
* Responsible purchasing practices

Modules 10–11: ESG Reporting, Communication & Key Takeaways

Learn how effective project communication supports ESG initiatives and sustainability reporting while reinforcing the principles of sustainable project delivery.

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PDU Breakdown

Business Acumen: 3 PDUs
Ways of Working: 5 PDUs
Power Skills: 4 PDUs

Earn 12 PDUs that can contribute toward maintaining your active PMI certifications, including:

* PMP®
* CAPM®
* PgMP®
* PfMP®
* And other PMI certifications

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Apply for CSPP™ Certification After Completing Exam Preparation

After completing the CSPP™ Exam Prep Course for Practitioners, apply for certification through myPMI.

During the application process, you will:

* Provide proof of an eligible project management certification or qualifying master’s degree
* Demonstrate completion of 12 hours of sustainability-focused project management education

The CSPP™ Exam Prep Course included in this bundle satisfies the required sustainability training hours.

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Pathway to CSPP™ Certification for Practitioners

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

Before purchasing the bundle, ensure you meet one of the following requirements:

* Hold an active CAPM®, PMP®, PgMP®, or PfMP® certification from PMI
* Hold an active certification from another recognized project management organization
* Hold a master’s degree specializing in Project or Program Management

Step 2: Complete Sustainability Training

Complete the **12-hour Certified Sustainable Project Professional (CSPP)™ Exam Prep Course for Practitioners** included in the bundle.

Learn at your own pace with structured lessons and practical applications.

Step 3: Submit Your Certification Application

During the application process:

* Enter your qualifying project management credential
* Confirm completion of the required sustainability education

 Step 4: Schedule Your Exam

Once your application is approved, you will receive instructions to schedule your CSPP™ exam.

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Certification Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following:

Project Management Certifications

* PMI CAPM®, PMP®, PgMP®, or PfMP®
* AACEI CCP
* APM PMQ, PPQ, or ChPP
* IPMA Level D, C, B, or A
* PRINCE2® Project Manager Practitioner, Programme Manager Practitioner, or Portfolio Manager Practitioner

**OR**

 Academic Qualification

A master’s degree with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university.

Required Education

Completion of 12 hours of formal education in Sustainability in Project Management.

The CSPP™ Exam Prep Course for Practitioners included in this bundle fulfills this requirement.

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Get Ready for Exam Day

You’re on your way to expanding your project leadership capabilities and becoming a sustainability-focused project professional.

After your application is approved, you can schedule your exam and receive instructions for the next steps.

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Exam Day Details

Exam Format:
100 multiple-choice questions

Exam Duration:
120 minutes

Exam Content Areas:

* Foundations of Sustainable Project Work – 18%
* PRiSM (Project Integrating Sustainable Methods) Lifecycle Approach – 18%
* P5™ Standard: Sustainability & Impact Analysis – 36%
* Sustainability Management Plan Development – 18%
* ESG Reporting, Governance & Project Communications – 11%

Breaks:
One 10-minute scheduled break

Exam Delivery Options:

* In-person testing at a Pearson VUE Testing Center
* Secure online proctored examination

For online exams, ensure you have:

* A private testing environment
* A completed system test
* A valid photo ID

Exam Retake Policy:
Candidates may attempt the exam up to three times within one year if they do not pass.

Exam Accommodations:
PMI provides reasonable exam modifications for candidates who require accommodations due to disabilities, medical conditions, or other approved needs.