.gif)
Project Management has been one of the highest paying
professional fields in recent times and is expected to continue to be one in
the near future as well. If you are already a project manager or are trying to
enter this amazing field, you have made the right professional choice. However,
due to the increasing competition in the corporate world, it has become very
important for professionals to gain the best professional certifications in
order to boost their careers. Some of the best certifications that are
regulated for project managers are the CAPM and the PMP Certifications. The
CAPM certification is designed for entry-level professionals, whereas, PMP
certification is only meant for highly experienced professionals with proper PMP
training. Let us discuss this advanced-level project management
certification in further detail.
How to become eligible for the PMP Certification?
If you wish to become certified with this advanced-level
project management certification, it is necessary for you to clear the
below-mentioned requirements:
·
You are required to have a minimum professional
experience of 5 years with an addition of 7500 hours of working if you hold
only a high school diploma. However, you may need only 3 years of professional
experience in addition to only 4500 hours of working if you hold any secondary
degree or higher-level qualification.
·
In addition to the above-mentioned work
experience, all the applicants are also required to complete 35 hours of PMP
training in order to become eligible for the PMP exam.
Tips to follow for clearing your PMP Exam:
·
The very first tip that you can follow in order
to strengthen your PMP training is to have a great understanding of all
the guidelines and standards that have been listed in the PMBok. It is one of
the most helpful guides that a PMP aspirant can refer to.
·
All the applicants are also highly recommended
to take up mock tests that will allow you to assess your preparation level and
also allow you to understand the format of the PMP exam. It will help you prepare
a better time management strategy for your certification exam.
If you are not fit for the PMP certification right now due to a lack of professional experience or PMP training, you should consider getting certified with the CAPM certification, which is less advanced than PMP but can be helpful in boosting your professional life.