Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certification provided by the Project Management Institute
PMI benefits include:
- Offers a comprehensive credentialing program for project practitioners of all education and skill levels.
- The credentials are rigorously developed, globally accredited and easily transferable across borders and industries.
- PMI certifications recognize your project management knowledge, skills and abilities.
- PMI certifications are not based on one specific methodology, so they’re flexible and adaptable.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certification provided by the Project Management Institute
Why?
- The PMP demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects.
- The PMP recognizes demonstrated competence in leading and directing project teams.
- The PMP increases marketability to employers and higher salary. See Should I Pursue a Project Management Certification?
Requirements
To apply for the PMP, you need to have either:
- A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, 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.
OR - A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree 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. For further details see: PMP Handbook
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Certification provided by the Project Management Institute
Why?
- The CAPM Is for entry-level certification for project practitioners.
- The CAPM is designed for those with little or no project experience.
- The CAPM demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.
- The CAPM demonstrates your commitment to project management, improve your ability to manage larger projects and earn additional responsibility.
Requirements
- A secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent)
AND - At least 1,500 hours of project experience
OR - 23 hours of project management education by the time you sit for the exam. For further details see: CAPM Handbook
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certification provided by the Project Management Institute
Why?
- The PMI-ACP certification will demonstrate your knowledge of and commitment to this rapidly growing approach to project management.
- Demonstrates to employers their level of professionalism in agile principles, practices, tools and techniques.
- Increases your professional versatility in project management tools and techniques.
- Provides a certification that is more credible than existing offerings based only on exams or training. For further details see: PMI-ACP Handbook
Requirements
General Project Experience | - 2,000 hours working on project teams
- These hours must be earned within the last 5 years
- Active PMP® or PgMP® will satisfy this requirement
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Agile Project Experience | - 1500 hours working on agile project teams or with agile methodologies
- These hours are in addition to the 2,000 hours required in “general project experience”
- These hours must be earned within the last 3 years
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Training in Agile Practices | - 21 contact hours
- Hours must be earned in agile practices
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All certifications offered from PMI
PRINCE2
Certification provided by PRINCE2
PRINCE2 benefits include:
- A common, consistent approach
- A controlled and organised start, middle and end
- Regular reviews of progress against plan
- Assurance that the project continues to have a business justification
- For further benefits, visit "Why PRINCE2?".
Certification provided by PRINCE2
Why?
- A great place to start, the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification covers the basic methodology and terminology of PRINCE2,
Requirements
The PRINCE2 Foundation can be achieved with either:
Certification provided by PRINCE2
Why?
- The PRINCE2 Practitioner is suitable for those managing projects within a PRINCE2 environment.
Requirements
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
Certification provided by PRINCE2
Why?
- The PRINCE2 Practitioner and Practitioner demonstrates mastery in the PRINCE2 environment.
Requirements
- Should you wish to undertake both the PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner you can choose from the following paths:
