Globally, there are approximately 16.5 million Project Management professionals (Project Managers). Among them, about 1.2 million hold the internationally recognized Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
This represents an average ratio of roughly 1 PMP for every 13–14 Project Managers worldwide.
PMP (Project Management Professional) is widely recognized as the gold standard in the project management profession, validating knowledge, processes, and the discipline required for professional project delivery. However, as the world enters the AI era, traditional project management alone is no longer sufficient.
Today, there are only 1,395 professionals worldwide who hold the CPMAI (Certified Project Management for AI) certification. This represents an average ratio of more than 11,827 Project Managers for every 1 CPMAI-certified professional globally.
And Khun Poo Nuntawan Busabongkot – Senior Project Manager at MFEC is one of them — and the first person in Thailand to receive this certification.
Why This Matters
CPMAI (Certified Project Management for AI) is issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in collaboration with Cognilytica.
An international standard in AI project management, developed by global leaders in Project Management and AI Governance — the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Cognilytica.
CPMAI is not simply about traditional project management. It represents the capability to manage highly complex AI and Machine Learning projects, which are fundamentally different from conventional IT projects.
AI Projects require managing:
- Data Uncertainty
- Model Iteration & Experimentation
- Ethical & Governance Risk
- Business Value Realization (delivering real ROI — not just a Proof of Concept)
Achieving the CPMAI certification reflects that MFEC has project leaders who understand Project Governance, the AI Lifecycle, and Business Impact — enabling them to manage AI initiatives strategically, responsibly, and with measurable business outcomes.
This is not just a certification — it is the capability to transform AI from a concept into tangible business results.
