SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 8
PMI® Code of Ethics and
Professional Conduct
PMI, PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP and PMBOK are trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI has not endorsed and
did not participate in the development of this publication. PMI does not sponsor this publication and makes no warranty, guarantee or
representation, expressed or implied as to the accuracy or content. Every attempt has been made by OSP International LLC to ensure that the
information presented in this publication is accurate and can serve as preparation for the PMP certification exam. However, OSP International LLC
accepts no legal responsibility for the content herein. This document should be used only as a reference and not as a replacement for officially
published material. Using the information from this document does not guarantee that the reader will pass the PMP certification exam. No such
guarantees or warranties are implied or expressed by OSP International LLC.
2
Don’t steal, don’t
cheat, and don’t lie.
This short sentence
pretty much sums up
the PMI® Code of Ethics
and Professional
Conduct (the Code). It
describes the expectations that we have of ourselves
and our fellow practitioners in the global project
management community. It articulates the ideals to
which we aspire as well as the behaviors that are
mandatory in our professional and volunteer roles.
The purpose of the Code is to instill confidence in the
project management profession and to help an
individual become a better practitioner.
3
The Code is not contained within the PMBOK®
Guide. Instead, it is part of the PMP Credentials
Handbook available at PMP® Handbook. Just like
the PMBOK® Guide, this is a "must read" for
anyone studying to take the PMP® or CAPM®
exam. Unlike the PMBOK® Guide, where
memorization is necessary to pass the exam, you
will not be asked to recite from the Code during
the exam.
4
Upon creating the code, the PMI® found that there
are four values project managers around the globe
identified as being important:
 Responsibility
 Respect
 Fairness
 Honesty
These values have become the foundation of the
Code and each of them is discussed at length in a
separate section. The aspirational standards
describe the conduct that we strive to uphold as
practitioners. The mandatory standards establish
firm requirements, and in some cases, limit or
prohibit practitioner behavior.
5
As a PMP® Aspirant
Once you pass the exam the code also applies to you as a
PMP®.
 Exercise Responsibility and take ownership of the
decisions you make or fail to make;
 Show Respect to yourself, others, and the resources
entrusted to you;
 Apply Fairness when making decisions and act impartially
and objectively;
 Employ Honesty in both your communication and conduct.
If we all manage to live up to these high standards from the
Code we will improve the respect others have towards our
profession as well as enrich today’s business world.
6
Examples of applying the value of
Honesty to your work:
 As a project manager, you may be
working on-site for your client and you
may have access to proprietary and
copyrighted material or information. The
confidentiality of intellectual property that
you have access to must be maintained.
 Let's look at status reports or press
releases that you provide. The information
that you as a PMP® provide in these
documents must be accurate and truthful
regardless how difficult it may be to
define the word “truth.”
7
Applying the Code in your daily
dealings with work colleagues will
also set you apart. The Code can
assist you in making wise
decisions, especially when you are
faced with difficult situations when
you might be asked to
compromise your integrity and
values. Sticking to the Code will show others that you are an
upstanding, ethical project manager.
Being honest and ethical makes finding a new job much easier
than if you had the reputation of stealing, backstabbing, and
lying.
8
Next to the PMBOK® Guide, the PMI® Code of
Ethics and Professional Conduct is one of the more
important documents covered on the exam. This is
why we have a whole episode of the PrepCast
dedicated to explaining the Code to you. We give
you real life examples of how it applies to your work
on a project and what you should do in a given
situation.

More Related Content

More from OSP International LLC

Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the WeekOSP International LLC
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!OSP International LLC
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!OSP International LLC
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the WeekOSP International LLC
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam SimulatorFree PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam SimulatorOSP International LLC
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam SimulatorFree CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam SimulatorOSP International LLC
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the WeekOSP International LLC
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the WeekOSP International LLC
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam SimulatorFree PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam SimulatorOSP International LLC
 

More from OSP International LLC (20)

Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week!
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week!
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam SimulatorFree PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam SimulatorFree CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question from the PM Exam Simulator
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free PMP Exam Sample Question of the Week
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the WeekFree CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question of the Week
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam SimulatorFree PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam Simulator
Free PMP Exam Sample Question from The PM Exam Simulator
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample QuestionFree CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample QuestionFree PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample QuestionFree CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample QuestionFree PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample QuestionFree CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample QuestionFree CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample QuestionFree PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample QuestionFree CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample QuestionFree PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
 
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample QuestionFree CAPM Exam Sample Question
Free CAPM Exam Sample Question
 
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample QuestionFree PMP Exam Sample Question
Free PMP Exam Sample Question
 

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

  • 1. PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct PMI, PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-SP, PMI-RMP and PMBOK are trademarks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI has not endorsed and did not participate in the development of this publication. PMI does not sponsor this publication and makes no warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed or implied as to the accuracy or content. Every attempt has been made by OSP International LLC to ensure that the information presented in this publication is accurate and can serve as preparation for the PMP certification exam. However, OSP International LLC accepts no legal responsibility for the content herein. This document should be used only as a reference and not as a replacement for officially published material. Using the information from this document does not guarantee that the reader will pass the PMP certification exam. No such guarantees or warranties are implied or expressed by OSP International LLC.
  • 2. 2 Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie. This short sentence pretty much sums up the PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the Code). It describes the expectations that we have of ourselves and our fellow practitioners in the global project management community. It articulates the ideals to which we aspire as well as the behaviors that are mandatory in our professional and volunteer roles. The purpose of the Code is to instill confidence in the project management profession and to help an individual become a better practitioner.
  • 3. 3 The Code is not contained within the PMBOK® Guide. Instead, it is part of the PMP Credentials Handbook available at PMP® Handbook. Just like the PMBOK® Guide, this is a "must read" for anyone studying to take the PMP® or CAPM® exam. Unlike the PMBOK® Guide, where memorization is necessary to pass the exam, you will not be asked to recite from the Code during the exam.
  • 4. 4 Upon creating the code, the PMI® found that there are four values project managers around the globe identified as being important:  Responsibility  Respect  Fairness  Honesty These values have become the foundation of the Code and each of them is discussed at length in a separate section. The aspirational standards describe the conduct that we strive to uphold as practitioners. The mandatory standards establish firm requirements, and in some cases, limit or prohibit practitioner behavior.
  • 5. 5 As a PMP® Aspirant Once you pass the exam the code also applies to you as a PMP®.  Exercise Responsibility and take ownership of the decisions you make or fail to make;  Show Respect to yourself, others, and the resources entrusted to you;  Apply Fairness when making decisions and act impartially and objectively;  Employ Honesty in both your communication and conduct. If we all manage to live up to these high standards from the Code we will improve the respect others have towards our profession as well as enrich today’s business world.
  • 6. 6 Examples of applying the value of Honesty to your work:  As a project manager, you may be working on-site for your client and you may have access to proprietary and copyrighted material or information. The confidentiality of intellectual property that you have access to must be maintained.  Let's look at status reports or press releases that you provide. The information that you as a PMP® provide in these documents must be accurate and truthful regardless how difficult it may be to define the word “truth.”
  • 7. 7 Applying the Code in your daily dealings with work colleagues will also set you apart. The Code can assist you in making wise decisions, especially when you are faced with difficult situations when you might be asked to compromise your integrity and values. Sticking to the Code will show others that you are an upstanding, ethical project manager. Being honest and ethical makes finding a new job much easier than if you had the reputation of stealing, backstabbing, and lying.
  • 8. 8 Next to the PMBOK® Guide, the PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is one of the more important documents covered on the exam. This is why we have a whole episode of the PrepCast dedicated to explaining the Code to you. We give you real life examples of how it applies to your work on a project and what you should do in a given situation.