PMI - PMP® Certification & Exam
Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the world's most valuable and the most important industry-recognized certification for professionals working in project management. PMP® certification and examination are offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). The PMP certification exam is mainly based on the guide on Project Management referred to as the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition), created by PMI.
The PMP® certification is relevant for any project management professional across industries. This certification defines your ability, knowledge, and skills required to manage large and complex projects successfully. As a PMP, you can work in virtually any industry, with any methodology, and in any location. In terms of salary, PMP certified professionals earn much more than their non-PMP peers.
Eligibility (PMP Exam Requirement):
To apply for the PMP® certification examination, you need the following:
Possess a Secondary Degree (High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or Global equivalent) with a minimum of five (5) years / 60 months of unique (non-overlapping) Project Management experience with 7,500 hours in leading and directing projects and 35 hours of Project Management Education
OR
Possess a four (4) year degree (Bachelors Degree or the Global equivalent) with minimum 3 years of Project Management experience with 4,500 hours in leading and directing projects and 35 hours of Project Management Education
Please note: All the project management experience must have been accrued with in the last eight (8) consecutive years prior to your application submission.