If you’ve been working in project management for at least 4 years and have 35 hours of education in project management, you could be eligible for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
PMP certification is one of the most recognized certifications in the world and is often required by employers when recruiting new employees or promoting experienced staff members.
First of all, you should have spent at least 60 months leading projects
The PMP certification is one of the most important project management credentials. It is the most recognized and sought-after certification in the field and represents a high level of knowledge and experience.
In fact, PMI (Project Management Institute) has 98% member recognition worldwide and more than 200,000 members worldwide!
PMI defines project management as “The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet specific requirements within quality standards for delivering projects on time, within budget.”
Second, you need to have 35 hours of project management education.
This is not a one-time process. PMP certification requires continuous learning, continuous improvement and continuous evaluation. The current education requirement for the PMP credential is 35 contact hours (preferably from courses) within the last five years before applying for certification or recertification. The PMP exam is a difficult journey that will require you to prepare for it with both knowledge and experience in project management principles and practices as well as the ability to apply them in real life situations under time pressure.
Next, if you are going for the certification exam, you need to fill out an application describing your project experience and your education.
The next step is to fill out an application describing your project experience and your education. You must have at least 60 months of project management experience within the last 10 years as well as 35 hours of formal education in project management. You can earn this through a classroom course or online training program.
If you meet the requirements, then your application will be reviewed by the PMI certification board and they will let you know if you have been accepted into their program. If not, they will give you some feedback on how to strengthen your application and why it was rejected so that next time around it might be approved.
Then, submit an application fee of $555 for PMI members and $750 for non-members, otherwise you can enroll for a PMP Certification course from a reputed institute.
After completing the online course, you can submit an application fee of $555 for PMI members and $750 for non-members. This is a one-time payment that will allow you to take the exam as many times as needed until you pass it.
If you choose to enroll in a PMP certification course from a reputed institute, then the total cost may vary from $374 to $500 depending on which program and format they offer (e.g., classroom or virtual). There are reputed online learning platform from where students can enroll for the course.
Finally take the PMP exam, which is a four hour test with 200 multiple choice questions.
Finally, take the PMP exam, which is a four hour test with 200 multiple choice questions. A passing score is 500 out of 1000. You can take the test up to three times in a 12 month period. Once you pass it, you get certified!
PMP certification can be a great move for your career!
You’ve heard the buzz, and now you’re convinced: becoming a PMP is a great move for your career! The benefits of this certification are many, but here are just a few of the perks you can expect if you pass the test:
- A higher salary. Many organizations offer bonuses or raises to certified project managers; others require it as an entry-level requirement for new hires.
- A better job title and more responsibility. Project managers who have passed the exam often hold titles like “senior project manager,” “head of projects,” or even “VP of projects.” In other words, they get paid more because they do more work than everyone else in their department!
- Increased credibility with colleagues who don’t have any certifications themselves (or none at all). This will make them stand out from their peers when applying for promotions within their company as well as outside applicants looking for new positions elsewhere after being laid off from previous positions where no such credentials existed prior—often due to budget cuts caused by economic downturns or changes in leadership styles over time…
Conclusion
You’ve got to be careful in your approach and have a clear plan for how you are going to achieve your goals. This will ensure that you are able to follow through on what needs done and make sure everything gets completed on time so that everyone wins!
