PMI Citizen Developer™ Foundation

Course Description:

The PMI Citizen Developer™ Foundation course is an entry-level program developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) that introduces professionals to the world of citizen development. It empowers individuals without formal software development training to build applications using low-code and no-code platforms—fostering innovation and problem-solving within their roles and organizations.

This course provides a strong foundation in the PMI Citizen Development Framework, covering key concepts, roles, responsibilities, and the benefits of citizen development. It helps learners understand how they can contribute to digital transformation, reduce reliance on overburdened IT departments, and speed up solution delivery using modern, user-friendly tools.

Ideal for business professionals looking to increase their impact, this course is the first step in becoming a certified PMI Citizen Developer.

Key Highlights:

• Introduction to citizen development and its value

• Overview of low-code/no-code platforms

• Understanding the PMI Citizen Development Framework

• Roles and responsibilities in a citizen development ecosystem

• Key stages: Ideation, development, deployment

• Working collaboratively with IT and governance teams

• Prepares for the PMI CD-F™ certification

Ideal For:

• Business users and team members with no coding experience

• Professionals in marketing, HR, operations, finance, etc.

• Anyone interested in building apps to solve business challenges

• Beginners looking to explore digital transformation roles