PMI PMP Bundle

The PMP is the short form for project management professional. This certification is granted by PMI that is also known as project management institute. This certification is so far the most accepted in all across the industry. The best part is that PMP is recognised all across the world. Once you have got the PMP certification it is accepted that you have the ability and required skills to successfully head projects. The PMI has recently conducted a survey that proves PMP certification has ensured better salaries for many project managers across the globe.

The PMP certification can be taken up by a project manager who wants to improve his or her skills. Completion of the course will ensure that you get a better pay and also your chances for a better job improves considerably. We will now discuss about the eligibility criteria that you need to full fill in order to get PMP certified:

You must have three years experience as a project manager. This includes 4,500 hours of leading projects and about 35 hours of education in project management. Along with this you must have completed a four year bachelor degree.

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You can apply even if you are a diploma holder provided that you have project management experience of at least five years. This experience must include 35 hours in education of project management and 7,500 hours experience as a project leader.

Once you are eligible and you complete the certification. You will become a certified associate in project management (CAPM) certification. We will now move on to discuss the exam information that you may need.

Exam information for PMP:

1. To start with you will have to register and create a login on the online system that is controlled by PMI. You will get an application form that you can print and apply for the certification.
2. You will also get a PMP handbook as soon as you login and register with the site. The PMP handbook is designed in such a way that it can answer all your queries on PMP certification. Do read the handbook well before you appear for the exam.
3. When you feel that you are prepared for the exams refer to the PMP exam guidance. This document will help you understand how you can be successful in the exam. The document will give you tips and all vital updates that you need to know about the exams.

The PMI believes that professional development is a continuous process this is exactly why they have come up with the idea of PDUs (professional development units). You will have to get at least sixty PDUs per there year cycle in order to ensure that your certification continues. There is an online system designed by the PMI which is called online CCR system that can help you to submit the PDUs. A detailed guide on this is available in the PMP handbook.

Benefits of PMP credentials:

We will now move on to discuss how the PMP certification can actually help the project managers. The benefits of the PMP certification:

1. The certification will ensure that your skills as a project manager are improved.
2. Project managers who have completed this certification have got better jobs and pays.
3. This certification can make you a project professional and will be recognised across the globe.
4. The employers who have invested in PMP certification for their employees accept that this has made employees more skilled and improved the performance of the organisation as a whole.

Expert Review

I was working as a project manager for about six years. I thought of changing my organisation. I did get a few interview calls but I was not able to impress the panel with my skill and knowledge. I was very disheartened. A friend of mine told me about PMI and the PMP certification. I thought of giving it a try and enrolled with PMI. I was surprised at the exposure this course gave me. My project management skills became better and more acceptable globally. In few months time I had two good jobs offers in hand to choose from.

Luis Ruano, project manager, FMC technologies, Houston, Texas