Project Business Management (PBP)
The Project Business Professional (PBP) is a professional certification offered by the Project Business Foundation for individuals working in the field of Project Business Management. It validates competencies in managing inter-organizational projects, including client–contractor relationships, contract and financial governance, and cross-company collaboration.[1]
Background
The certification was established by the Project Business Foundation as part of its professionalization program in Project Business Management. The discipline itself emerged from academic research describing project business as projects conducted between independent organizations rather than internal corporate projects.[2][3]
According to Oliver F. Lehmann, author of Project Business Management (Routledge, 2022), project business requires additional skills beyond traditional project management, particularly in commercial and contractual areas.[4]
Certification overview
The PBP credential is designed for professionals involved in cross-organizational projects. It focuses on practical and ethical aspects of doing business through projects, including:
- Contract and risk management
- Financial performance and cash flow control
- Multi-company governance and collaboration
- Communication and trust building between client and contractor organizations
Candidates must demonstrate project business experience and complete a training and examination process administered by the Project Business Foundation.[5]
Recognition
In an independent review published in the PM World Journal, the PBP certification was listed as the number one credential among the “Top Ten Certifications for Project Business,” reflecting its growing presence in the field of inter-organizational project management.[6]
Other academic authors have acknowledged project business as an emerging management domain distinct from conventional project management.[7] The PBP is cited as one of the first credentials to formalize professional competence in this area.[8]
Comparison with other certifications
While the Project Management Professional (PMP) and similar credentials focus on internal project delivery, the PBP centers on projects that also constitute business transactions between organizations. This includes financial accountability, profitability, and the management of customer–supplier interfaces.
See also
References
- ↑ "PBP Certification". Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ↑ Artto, K.; Wikström, K. (2005). "What is project business?". International Journal of Project Management. Elsevier. 23 (5): 343–353. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2004.12.005.
- ↑ Nieminen, E.; Lehtonen, M. (2008). "Organizational control in project business: The impact of governance and contracts". International Journal of Project Management. 26 (1): 85–94. doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2007.08.004.
- ↑ Lehmann, Oliver F. (2022). Project Business Management. Routledge. ISBN 9780367522070. Retrieved 2025-10-27. Search this book on
- ↑ "Overview – The Certification Program". Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ↑ Oliver F. Lehmann (May 2025). "The Top Ten Certifications for Project Business" (PDF). Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ↑ Artto, K.; Wikström, K. (2005). "What is project business?". International Journal of Project Management. 23 (5): 343–353.
- ↑ "Publications by Oliver F. Lehmann". Retrieved 2025-10-27.
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