What is PMP Certification?

The PMP certification is a professional course that is offered by the Project Management Institute. It is the most desirable as well as globally recognized professional certification course for project management. Candidates who pursue PMP certification are certified and eligible to manage teams on multi-million dollar projects. A PMP certificate is always recommended to pursue as it helps effectively in career growth. This certificate makes candidates eligible to be project managers for big IT companies. The PMP exam prep process takes a lot of dedication, time, and effort. Education Edge is one of the best institutes for project management training, and also a top choice for project management professionals. 


What is CAPM Certification?


The CAPM certification course is for those candidates who are preparing for entry-level positions in project management. This course is also offered by the Project Management Institute, and the objective of this course is to focus on project managers who have less experience. In CAPM exam prep, concepts are primarily drawn from the PAMBOK 7th edition guide, which is the key study material.

PMP vs CAPM: Comparison in Detail

 

 

PMP

CAPM

Requirements

    
If a candidate has completed their four years of degree, then at least 36 months (3 years) of experience as a professional project manager and if they have completed their high school diploma, then 60 months (5 years) of experience is required.

 

     Candidates with four years of degree should have led for 4500 hours on different projects and candidates with only a high school diploma should have 7500 hours of experience in leading projects.

 

     35 hours project management education (They should have completed PMP education training).

 

    
Candidates should have completed their high school diploma.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Before giving exam, candidates must have completed their 23 hours of project management educational training.

 

Average Salary

    
A PMP certificate holder’s average salary is around $108,000. 

 

    
A certified CAPM average salary is approx. $67,000.

Certification Cost

Certification cost for PMI members is $405, and non-member is $555.

 

Fees for PMI members is $224, and for non-PMI members is $300.

 

 

 

Which certification is worth it?

 

     The PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate is a professional-level certificate, while, on the other hand, the CAPM certification is an entry-level certificate. It totally depends on the individual’s skills and experience which certification course he/she should go for. Candidates with less experience and skills can apply for CAPM. On the other hand, candidates with more experience can apply for PMP.

     Many candidates look forward to getting PMP certification as the benefits of this certificate are way more than CAPM certification.

     Job opportunities for PMP are way greater than CAPM. According to Indeed, in September 2021, job openings for PMP were 19,000 and 1,700 for CAPM.


 

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