Project Management Professional (PMP)

When it comes to PM certifications, PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP), is the must-have credential. Well respected and globally recognized, there are more than 1 million PMP certification holders world-wide. In addition to the sheer prestige of having the initials “PMP” on your byline, earning the PMP is financially rewarding. According to PMI’s research, project managers with the PMP credential can expect to earn 25% more than their non-PMP counterparts.

The PMP is geared toward experienced PMs who manage large, complex projects. There are two paths to certification which depend on a candidate’s education and experience. To qualify to attempt the exam, candidates must possess a four-year degree, a minimum of 36 months of direct PM experience leading projects, plus 35 hours of PM education or the CAPM. Alternatively, candidates who possess a high school diploma or associate’s degree (or global equivalent) and who have at least 60 documented hours leading projects, plus 35 hours of PM education or the CAPM may apply to take the exam. All candidates must submit an application documenting how they meet the requirements. A candidate may not attempt the exam until approved by PMI.

The exam is rigorous and covers the five Performance Domains of Project Management: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, and Controlling. Successful candidates should be familiar with the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and review the exam outline. (Personally, I recommend taking an PMP exam prep course. The exam is more than just memorizing the PMBOK!) Sixty PDUs in a 3-year cycle are required to maintain the credential.

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