Project Management Professional Certifications
February 9, 2010The PMP Certification Exam is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), which was founded in 1969.They have a worldwide membership of over 500,000 members in 170 different countries. Local chapters meet and discuss tools and strategies for project management. They started offering the PMP Certification exam in 1984.
PMI currently offers 5 levels of credentials:
CAPM-Certified Associate in Project Management
For individuals who play a role in project management, but do not direct the team. This certification is for an individual just starting out in the world of Project Management.
PMI-SP-Scheduling Professional
For individuals who develop and drive the timeline of projects and ensure that projects are done on time.
PMI-RMP-Risk Management Professional
For individuals who assess and identify risks, and capitalize on opportunities presented through the course of a project.
PMP-Project Management Professionals
For individuals who lead and direct project teams. This certification is for more experienced Project Managers.
PgMP-Program Management Professional
This is the highest level of certification and is for the individual who achieves an organizational objective through driving and overseeing projects and resources. This is for experienced project managers that not only drive projects, but may run an entire program over a long period of time for a company.
Becoming a member and getting certified in any of these certifications requires a certain level of education, a number of hours of training, classes, and/or actual on-the-job project management as well as fees for the PMP Certification exam. For more information on these requirements, click here.
If you are a project manager and are thinking about taking the exam, Global Knowledge, a worldwide business and IT training company, is currently offering a FREE practice exam. You can learn about how to take advantage of this opportunity here.