$1 Million in Career Certifications: Partner with Center for Project Innovation (CPI) to Equip Future Leaders

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the $1,000,000 Center for Project Innovation (CPI) Career Certifications Fund, designed to empower 4,000 community champions each year with free project management certification and lifelong skills. Partner applications are now open! Read more here.

Our Vision

We invite nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to help identify 4,000 motivated individuals in their communities who would benefit from our world-class project management training and certification. Our goal is to add $100 million in social and economic value to the global workforce over the next ten years by equipping individuals with valuable, lifelong skills.

Certified Project Officer Scholarship Program

Each scholarship, valued at $250, covers the assessment and admission to the Center for Project Innovation as a Certified Project Officer. Our free online certification program, OPEN, is self-paced and takes approximately 30 hours to complete. There are no additional costs or commitments for the participants or the organizations that nominate them.

Why This Matters

By upskilling 4,000 new leaders with project management training each year, we aim to:

• Enhance confidence and career growth in marginalized communities.
• Boost the impact of nonprofits and NGOs through effective project management.
• Introduce innovative ideas and improve project handling in overlooked sectors.
• Support social and economic growth and foster positive change worldwide.

Become a Partner

As a nonprofit or NGO partner, you can select individuals who are ready to learn these new skills. This can include:

• Clients seeking to make a difference in the world.
• Dedicated volunteers assisting in program operations.
• Community leaders who need skills to drive local initiatives.
• Youth program participants preparing for their careers.
• Individuals facing disadvantages aiming to build confidence and autonomy.
• Staff members looking to manage more complex projects.
• Small business owners or entrepreneurs seeking growth.

The best part? These are full scholarships—no fine print or contracts to sign. It’s completely cost-free and commitment-free for your organization. If this is all we achieve together, that’s perfectly fine; our goal is simply to support your work.

What We Ask in Return

We kindly request one simple thing: share your stories of success! We encourage you to post and share how this certification has positively impacted you or your community. Your stories can inspire others and demonstrate the real-world impact of our collective efforts.

Get Involved

If you are a nonprofit or NGO interested in extending this opportunity to your community, we would love to connect! For more information about the program and its workings, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

When you’re ready, Apply Now to be part of this exciting initiative. Together, we can build a workforce equipped with essential skills and foster positive change around the globe.

Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and creating a brighter future for everyone!