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Certified Associate in Project Management. 404 - File or directory not found. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers.

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You can find PMPs leading projects in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the PMP® is truly global. As a PMP, you can work in virtually any industry, with any methodology and in any location. The PMP also increases your earning potential. PMP certification holders earn 20 percent more than their non-certified peers, according to Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Ninth Edition.

Employers benefit as well. The PMP signifies that you speak and understand the global language of project management and connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide. 404 - File or directory not found. Ready to apply?

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Register and log in to get started. PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with little or no project experience, the CAPM® demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. Whether you are new to project management, or already serving as a subject matter expert on project teams, the CAPM can get your career on the right path or take it to the next level. Who should apply? If you’re a less experienced project practitioner looking to demonstrate your commitment to project management, improve your ability to manage larger projects and earn additional responsibility, and stand out to potential employers, the CAPM certification is right for you.

CAPM Eligibility Overview To apply for the CAPM, you need to have: This is an overview of the requirements. How to apply and prepare for the exam Maintain Your CAPM. Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management. A far more advanced and coveted certification is the Project Management Professional (PMP).

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management

This certification is designed to establish your credibility as a project manager. In addition to verifiable experience, the exam is one of the harder certification exams to pass. The qualifications needed to take this exam are: High school diploma or equivalent7,500 hours (4,500 hours with a college degree) in a position of responsibility leading and directing specific tasks and sixty months (thirty-six with a college degree) of project management experienceThirty-five hours of project management education Candidates will fill out an application detailing their experience and qualifications. Project Management Professional Certification - PMP. Many Defense Department services contracts require the project manager to have obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Project Management Professional Certification - PMP

This credential requires project management education, experience and passing an exam. Overview The PMP exam is managed and given by the Project Management Institute and is based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The exam cost is currently $405 for PMI members or $555 for non-members. The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions but only 175 of these are scored (the other 25 are trial questions).

Requirements Before taking the exam you have to submit an eligibility application detailing meeting the requirements below. Topics Tested. Project Management Professional (PMP) Description: This advanced certification is for project management professionals with extensive experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

The qualifications and testing are rigorous, making this a widely respected certification. The PMP experience and exam requirements focus on five process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, & Closing. Requirements: A bachelor's degree and 4,500 hours of PM experience in the five process groups, OR, a secondary school diploma and 7,500 hours of PM experience in the five process groups. 35 contact hours of classroom instruction that relate to project management objectives. Several types of courses fulfill this requirement. Supporting Documentation is required for the above qualifications. Costs: PMI membership costs $100. Recertification: You must maintain continuing certification requirements consisting of 60 Professional Development Units (PDU). CAPM Certification - Certified Associate in Project Management. Certified Associate in Project Management Certification Review.

With over 500,000 Project Management Professionals worldwide, the Project Management Institute’s certification program is now a standard across all industries.

Certified Associate in Project Management Certification Review

While the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential is targeted at experienced project managers, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) does not require previous project management experience. The CAPM eligibility requirements are: High school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent Plus Either 23 hours of formal project management education or 1500 hours of project team experience Having satisfied the eligibility requirements, a CAPM-candidate must sit a 3-hour 150 question exam.

The exam tests the candidate’s knowledge of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The key to passing the exam is to understand PMI’s view of project management. Who should take this course? Where is this course offered? CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management. PMP Certification Eligibility Requirements. 1/4/2006 by ITtoolbox Popular Q&A Team for ITtoolbox as adapted from ProjectManagement-Career discussion group Summary: What eligibility requirements must I meet in order to complete the PMP Certification process?

PMP Certification Eligibility Requirements

Full Article: Disclaimer: Contents are not reviewed for correctness and are not endorsed or recommended by ITtoolbox or any vendor. Popular Q&A contents include summarized information from ProjectManagement-Career discussion unless otherwise noted. Adapted from a response by sushaw on 12/29/2005 The Project Management Professional (PMP) program is the formal Certification of Project Managers. Eligibility Criteria To complete the PMP Certification process, candidates must satisfy all requirements in one of two categories.

Category 2: Without a baccalaureate degree PMP candidates must: 1. Applying The PMP Application can be completed either online (at www.pmi.org) or with paper forms. The Application consists of three sections: 1. 2. 3.