Project Management Professional - PMP® 
PMP® is a globally recognized, rigorous, education & professional experience based professional credential program. PMP® certification is widely recognized and accepted throughout the world as evidence of a proven level of education, knowledge and experience in project management. The PMP® designation demonstrates to current and potential employers that one has demonstrated a solid foundation of knowledge from which he can competently practice project management.
PMI®’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the preeminent professional credential for individuals associated with project management. To attain PMP® credential one must first meet specific educational and project management experience requirements and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct. The final step to becoming a PMP® is passing a rigorous multiple-choice examination designed to objectively assess and measure one’s ability to apply project management knowledge in the following six domains: initiating the project, planning the project, executing the project, monitoring and controlling the project, closing the project, and professional and social responsibility. This computer-based examination is administered globally with translation aids in 10 languages. The Examiniation is based on the PMI®’s Project management Standard - Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK®). PMP® certification is conducted by Project Management Institute (PMI®) USA, a premier global association for project management Professionals.
What is PMI® Project Management Institue, USA is a pioneer in the feild of Project Management and the world's leading association for the project management profession with a global membership community of more than 200,000 professionals, representing 125 countries.
Project Management Institue, USA is a pioneer in the feild of Project Management and the world's leading association for the project management profession These professionals come from virtually every major industry including, aerospace, automotive, business management, construction, engineering, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and telecommunications. Becoming a PMI® member opens up a world of opportunity – sharing ideas and experiences, accessing industry information, attending seminars and workshops on leading-edge topics, increasing your professional exposure through networking and project participation, and gaining leadership experience. PMI® is the first organization in the world to have its Certification Program attain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 recognition.
Aspirants can join PMI® at any of the three levels: Chapters, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and Colleges. Candidates for the PMP® credential:PMI® identifies the following practioners for the PMP® credential. Perform their duties under general supervision and are responsible for all aspects of the project for the life of the project Lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience to appropriately apply a methodology to projects that have reasonably well-defined project requirements and deliverables.
Eligibility Requirements: Candidates aspiring for the PMP® credential needto satisfy the minimum Project management experience requirments as listed below and attend 35 contact hours of formal education in Project Management based on PMBOK - Standard.
Eligibility:| Educational Background | Project Management Experience | Project Management Education | High School Diploma, Associate’s degree or global equivalent | Minimum 5 years /60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks** | 35 contact hours of formal education | Bachelor’s degree or Global equivalent | Minimum 3 years/36 months unique professional project management experience during which at least 4500 hours are spent leading and directing Project tasks** | 35 contact hours of formal education |
35 Contact hours of Project Management Education:Candidates can satisfy the project management educational requirements by demonstrating the successfulcompletion of courses, workshops and training sessions through one or more of the following types ofeducation providers - Courses or programs offered by PMI® Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)*
- University/college academic and continuing education programs
- Courses or programs offered by PMI® Component organizations*
- Courses or programs offered by employer/company-sponsored programs
- Courses or programs offered by distance-learning companies, including an end of course assessment.
- Courses or programs offered by training companies or consultants
The following education does not satisfy the 35 contact hours of formal education requirements: - PMI® Chapter meetings
- Self-study (e.g. reading books)
*Source - www.pmi.org |
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