PMP Certification: Overview And Career Path
The Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Welcome to the inaugural article in our series on the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. In this series, we will be providing an overview of the certification and information about the domains or topic areas covered in the examination. By the end, you should feel more comfortable in your understanding of the modern PMP exam and be able to gauge whether you are prepared to take the exam.
First off, let’s start with an explanation of what the PMP is and how it can enhance your career.
What Is the PMP Certification?
The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an internationally-recognized project management certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), a U.S. nonprofit professional organization. It stands out compared to other project management certifications because it is not focused on a particular location, industry or methodology. Instead, it requires that you understand the best practices and principles of project management and also validates that you have the experience, skill and competency required to lead any project and achieve the desired objectives. The versatility of the PMP certification makes it the most-sought-after certification by project managers.
The PMP certification is also highly favored by employers. Research has shown that when one-third of an organization’s project managers are PMP-certified, they complete more of their projects on time, on budget and meeting original goals (Pulse of the Profession® study, PMI, 2015). As the demand for skilled project managers is quite high in many industries, PMP is considered the gold standard and will set you apart from non-certified project managers.
To get the PMP certification, you’ll need meet the prerequisites, apply online, go through an audit process (if selected for audit) and take a multiple-choice exam which (Read more...)
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