Big Data Institute
Authorized Trainer Partner

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Program Benefits

Summary of Program Benefits

Summary of Program benefits

A full description of the Program can be found at Program Handbook . Below is a summary of Program benefits available to Program participants. BDI reserves the right to change Program components and opportunities at any time within its sole discretion.

PMI-authorized training content

Use of exclusive, PMI-authorized training content, aligned to evolving PMP® examination subject areas, for PMP® examination preparation.

Train-the-trainer instruction

Train-the-trainer instruction to prepare your instructors to provide high quality examination preparation instruction with up to date training methodologies on relevant topics

Exclusive use of digital platform

Exclusive use of a digital platform (“Platform”) to deliver your courses to students across the globe.

Authorized Training Partner

Permission to publicize your organization as a PMI® (ATP) solely in conjunction with PMI authorized examination preparation courses and courses listed in PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS)**. Permission does not extend PMI recognition to other business activities unrelated to the PMI® Authorized PMP® examination preparation course or other courses covered under the Program designed to meet credential holders’ certification maintenance requirements (“professional development units” or “PDUs”).

Pre-approved for PDUs

Courses listed in CCRS can be claimed for pre-approved PDUs by credential holders, as well as for contact hours for future credential applicants.

Batch PDU Submission

Ability to submit batch PDU claims to PMI for students completing your courses. This allows you to submit PDU claims conveniently on behalf of your students, benefiting you and your students.

PMI Authorized Training Partner logo

License to use the official PMI® Authorized Training Partner Seal (PMI ATP Seal) The PMI ATP Seal must be used in compliance with Program policies explained in the Authorized Training Partner Guide.

Publish Courses in CCRS

Your company profile and courses can be viewed by students searching the unique web page on pmi.org where ATP information is made available to prospective students and CCRS Directories*

Authorized Trainer Partner Community

ATP Monthly pdate e-newsletter sent to primary and compliance contacts. Contains timely information regarding the Program and other PMI products and services.

Access to an exclusive ATP Events.

Program updates and network with others in the ATP Community.

Access to global organizations

Access to Request for Group Training Proposals (RFP) from global organizations.

This benefit provides opportunities to submit proposals to organizations with specific PM training.