Project managers today operate in increasingly complex environments where cybersecurity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience play a central role in project success. While traditional project management certifications provide strong leadership and delivery frameworks, many organizations now expect project professionals to also deliver and/or understand governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) disciplines.
SimpliGRC Inc., based in Alberta, Canada, specializes in training professionals in globally recognized GRC certifications through our partnership with PECB, an internationally accredited certification body. These programs are widely recognized across industries including cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, infrastructure, and government.
For project managers, GRC certifications can significantly expand professional capabilities. Certifications such as ISO 31000 Risk Management, ISO 22301 Business Continuity, ISO 27001 Information Security, and regulations/frameworks based (NIST, GDPR, NIS2, Privacy, etc.) complement the strategic planning, delivery, and stakeholder management skills already developed through PMI certifications. The certifications offered through SimpliGRC compliments your PMI certifications and strengthens your capabilities to lead your projects and/or programs.
Certifications That Complement PMI
Credentials Many organizations are looking for professionals who combine project management
expertise with governance and risk capabilities.
GRC certifications help project managers better support initiatives involving:
Examples of complimenting certifications to PMI are as follows, but not limited to:
| Focus | PMI Certification | PECB Certification | Complimentary Benefit |
| Artificial Intelligence | PMI-CPMAI | ISO/IEC 42001 | Integrating AI initiatives at the project level that supports the operational AI programs |
| Audit & Assessment | PMP | Lead Auditor | Lead auditor certifications reference PMI practices |
| Resiliency | PMP | ISO 22301 ISO 27035 | Handling business continuity and incident response activities as projects |
| Information Security | PMP | ISO/IEC 27001 | |
| Risk Management | PMP RMP | ISO 31000 | PMI RMP contributes to the enterprise level risk management program |
Organizations have increasingly sought out project leaders who can identify operational risks, support compliance programs, strengthen data protection initiatives, and contribute to enterprise resilience strategies. Professionals who combine project management expertise with governance and risk knowledge are often positioned for leadership roles across digital transformation, cybersecurity, and regulatory initiatives.
By partnering with PECB, SimpliGRC provides flexible learning options for individuals including self-study, eLearning, and instructor-led programs designed to help professionals gain practical and internationally recognized certification credentials. To support PMI-SAC members in expanding their professional capabilities, SimpliGRC is pleased to offer an exclusive 40% PMI-SAC member discount on any PECB certification programs, excluding instructor-led delivery.
These certifications can help project professionals:
Project managers who develop governance, risk, and compliance expertise are increasingly valued as organizations navigate complex regulatory and operational environments.
Learn more about how GRC certifications can complement your project management career by heading to the PMI-SAC member offer at http://simpligrc.com/partners/pmi-sac.
To view available certification offerings, visit https://simpligrc.com/cert-training for more information.
