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Project Management is a profession regulated by the
Project Management Institute which also issues certifications to professionals
to prove their credentials and ability. CAPM (Certified Associate in
Project Management) and PMP (Project Management Professional) are 2 such
certifications issued by the PMI to professionals in different stages of their
careers.
As a project manager, both these certifications are important to push yourself to the apex. Your career progression is affected immensely by the presence of these certifications.
Check your eligibility for PMP Certification:
Applying for PMP
is easy as all you have to do is to meet some basic eligibility requirements
for the course. PMP exam prep assesses your ability to handle work
pressure, knowledge, team management, and experience when it comes to project
management, successful completion of which provides you with the PMP
certification.
Check below to see
whether you are eligible for the PMP.
- You should either have a high
school diploma or a bachelor’s degree
- For diploma holders, you should
have at least 5 years of experience and 7500 hours of experience as a
project manager
- For bachelor’s degree holders, you
should have at least 3 years of experience and 4500 hours of experience as
a project manager
- You must complete the mandatory
35-hour study program of PMBoK
(Project Management Body of Knowledge)
You are eligible to apply for a PMP certification once you have fulfilled these criteria.
Check your eligibility for CAPM
Certification:
Applying for CAPM certification is very easy as
it is an entry-level certification. You don’t have to meet experience
requirements and your knowledge is enough to get you certified and started in
the project management profession. This entry-level certification can give your
career the initial boost it needs to get going.
Check below to see
whether you are eligible for the CAPM certification.
- You are
required to
have a high school diploma (Secondary Education).
- You are
required to
have 1500 hours of work experience as a project manager.
- You don’t
need any minimum number of years of experience.
- You must complete the mandatory
23-hour study program of your CAPM
course.