Project Management Professional - PMP ©

If you are interested in becoming certified in the field of project management, please take some time to read through the information below (which was taken from the Project Management Institutes website)...

PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)^® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP^® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects.  According to the PMI Salary Survey — Sixth Edition, a PMP increases your salary up to 10% more than your non-credentialed colleagues and peers.

 

Who should apply?

The PMP recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams. If you’re an experienced project manager looking to solidify your skills, stand out to employers and maximize your earning potential, the PMP credential is the right choice for you.

 

PMP Requirements

To apply for the PMP, you need to have either:

• A four-year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.
  
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• A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

If you do not meet the PMP eligibility requirements, you may want to look at the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® certification.

How to Apply

• To apply for the PMP, register and log in to our online system to get started. A printable PMP application form is also available.
• Need more information? Get more information on the PMP’s role and requirements. For a more detailed look, consult the PMP Handbook.
• If you’re ready to take the exam, the PMP exam preparation can get you started.

 

Maintain Your PMP

As part of PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements program, a PMP credential holder will need to earn 60 PDUs per three-year cycle. To learn more about the program, what are PDUs, how to earn and claim them, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to renew your certification, watch the CCR video.