There are many project management certifications for professionals to choose from, but then they face dilemma as to which project management certification to go for? The answer is very simple; it usually depends on your learning objective, recognition and salary remuneration. Below mentioned are top 10 project management certifications that are hugely in demand by professionals worldwide.
2. 1. Project Management Professional (PMP)®:
Requirements: Four-year secondary degree plus three years of project management
experience, 4,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 hours project management
education or a high-school diploma, five years of project management experience, 7,500
hours leading and directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education.
Cost: Computer-based exams are $405 for PMI members; $555 for non-members. Paper-
based exams are $250 for PMI members; $400 for non-members.
URL: http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx
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3. 2. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®:
CAPM is an entry-level project management certification for managers with less experience
in handling projects. It is a precursor to the PMP certification and is awarded by PMI. Than
jumping directly to the PMP certification, CAPM acts as the stepping stone for the
demanding / uncompromising PMP certification.
According to PMI’s Talent Gap Report, close to 16 million new project management jobs
will be created by 2020 in 7 project intensive industries. There is clearly a huge demand for
professionals with right project management certification.
Requirements: High-school diploma or equivalent and at least 1,500 hours of project
experience or 23 hours of project management education.
Cost: $225 for PMI members; $300 non-members
URL: http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-
CAPM.aspx
4. 3. PRINCE2 Practitioner:
PRINCE2 certifications by AXELOS are also widely-recognized project management
certifications across the globe. They are a lot more popular in the UK and other European
countries, but slowly are finding more takers for these certifications worldwide. PRINCE2
Certifications are divided into three certifications in PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2
Practitioner and PRINCE2 Professional. Professionals with relevant experience either
choose PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification. PRINCE2 stands for Projects in
Controlled Environments and has its own project management methodology than the
general project management knowledge like PMP.
According to “PayScale”, the highest average annual salary for a PRINCE2 Practitioner
professional can go up to ~USD 100,000 depending upon their experience.
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5. 4. CompTIA Project+:
CompTIA Project+ is an entry-level certification for professionals; this certification is on
par with PMI’s CAPM certification and is not that rigorous project management
certification. CompTIA has a good reputation as a certification provider across the globe
and their Project+ certification is widely-recognized. The CompTIA Project+ certification
demonstrates individual’s communication and business skills needed to lead and direct
projects with confidence, and complete projects on time and stay within the budget.
Professionals opting for this certification should have one year experience in participating,
managing and directing small or medium sized project. With enterprises increasingly
requiring employees with project management skills, CompTIA Project+ certification will
help you expand the scope of your project management career.
Requirements: One year of experience managing, directing or participating in small- to
medium-sized projects is recommended.
Cost: $269
URL: http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/project.aspx
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6. 5. Master Project Manager (MPM)®:
The Master Project Manager (MPM) certification awarded by American Academy of Project
Management (AAPM), which is a direct rival to the PMI’s PMP certification. The AAPM
represents itself as a ‘board certification” and works on a professional licensure model. The
whole certification process depends on the board review of participant’s resume and job
experience. Professionals who meet the job experience can qualify to get a certification
from AAPM programs and take AAPM-approved training classes for clearing their MPM
exam.
Requirements: Three years of project management experience and training. Waivers are
available for professionals holding a master's degree, with other qualified training and
experience, the military or project management instructors.
Cost: $300 for application, review, processing, review, initiation and certification.
URL: http://projectmanagementcertification.org/masterprojectmanager.html
7. 6. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)®:
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a very popular project management certification which is
showing a great exponential growth year-on-year. Enterprises around the world are
embracing Agile methodologies to achieve more for less and to streamline processes. There
is an increasing demand for IT professionals who have CSM credential and can handle
projects in an Agile environment. For project managers who are starting their Scrum
journey, not only CSM is an entry-level credential that validates your understanding of
Scrum principles and values but also gives you in-depth knowledge of implementing Scrum
on projects.
There are various Scrum master certifications available, but the best is Certified
ScrumMaster provided by Scrum Alliance, a nonprofit organization offering the
certification to encourage the adoption of Scrum practices across the globe. Currently there
are close to 400,000 Certified ScrumMasters worldwide, and the number just keeps on
growing – indicating the importance of Agile project management methodologies in
enterprises today.
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8. 7. Certified Project Manager (CPM)®:
Certified Project Manager (CPM) is a widely-recognized project management certification
in the Pacific Rim regions and is provided by International Association of Project and
Program Management (IAPPM). The main objective of IAPPM is to promote professional
project management and demonstrate efficient usage of resources such as money, time and
people in a project. Some of the other IAPPM credentials include: Certified Project
Professional (CPP); Certified Project Director (CPD); and the Certified International
Project Auditor (CIPA).
This CPM certification is somewhere in between the MPM and PMP certification with
regards to the no. of years experience, project hours etc. The CPM certification exam
focuses more towards project management skills such as IT, marketing, integration,
communications, finance, HR, risk and issue management and quality management.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or above, or global equivalent; or certified project
professional certification, plus a minimum four years project or program management
experience (5,000 hours leading and directing projects), 36 contact hours of CPM
project/program management training and must pass the CPM exam.
Cost: $370 certification fee; $70 annual fee and $70 annual renewal fee
URL: http://www.iappm.org/cpm.htm
9. 8. Project Management in IT Security (PMITS):
IT security skills are quickly becoming the most required skills by recruiters across the
globe. In the face of terrorist activities and cyber terrorism, Project Management in IT
Security (PMITS) governed by the EC Council addresses information security of nations at
large. The PMITS credential demonstrates a professional’s ability to manage unique
requirements of IT security of an organization.
To get certified in PMITS, one has to have at least two years of work experience in the IT
security department and an educational background that shows focus towards security.
One can also opt for EC-Council training program before taking up the PMITS exam.
Requirements: At least two years of experience in information security and an
educational background that shows a focus on security (Bachelor's degree or higher
preferred). Candidates may also opt to attend an EC-council training program before
attempting an exam.
Cost: $250 (PMITS courseware)
URL: http://www.eccouncil.org/Certification/e-business-certifications/project-
management-in-it-security
10. 9. Professional in Project Management (PPM):
Professional in Project Management (PPM) is a mid-level credential awarded by The Global
Association for Quality Management (GAQM). The certification clearly focuses on a broad-
based project management knowledge that highlights resource allocation, adaptability to
change, effective communication, clear direction and provide quality deliverables at
minimal risk. The target audience for this PPM certification is mid-level to experienced
project managers who oversee risk and crisis management and who are involved in daily
management of projects.
Requirements: GAQM body of knowledge study and e-course; no formal education or
experience requirements, but candidates should have at least some project management
experience in order to pass the exam.
Cost: $300
URL: http://www.gaqm.org/professional-in-project-management
11. 10. Certified Project Director (CPD):
Requirements: GAQM body of knowledge study and e-course; candidates must be
familiar with principles and methodologies of project management and pass the PPM or
equivalent exam.
Cost: $300
URL: http://www.gaqm.org/certified-project-director-cpd
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