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Project
Management Certification
One of the most
intensive Project Management Certification available is the PMP
(Project Management Professional) certification. Offered by PMI
(Project Management Institute), the PMP demonstrates advanced
knowledge of and experience with Project Management concepts. When
it comes to finding internet resources and practice exams, it is
also one of the most difficult and obscure certifications. As a
result of several emails asking for this information, and quite a
bit of research, here are the best places to find information on the
PMP cert.
The Project
Management Institute (PMI®) is project management’s leading global
professional association, and as such, it administers a globally
accepted and recognized, rigorous, examination-based, professional
certification program of the highest caliber. The PMI Certification
Program maintains ISO 9001 certification in Quality Management
Systems as evidence of its commitment to professional
excellence.
1. Project
Management Professional (PMP®): If you enjoy the prestige that comes
from being the best in your field, then you’ll appreciate the
professional advantages derived from attaining the PMP. PMP
certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and
respected Project Management Certification credential. The PMP
designation following your name tells current and potential
employers that you have a solid foundation of project management
knowledge that can be readily applied in the
workplace.
To be eligible
for the PMP certification, you must first meet specific education
and experience requirements and agree to adhere to a code of
professional conduct. The final step in becoming a PMP is passing a
multiple-choice examination designed to objectively assess and
measure your project management knowledge. This computer-based
examination is administered globally.
In addition,
those who have been granted the PMP credential must demonstrate an
ongoing professional commitment to the field of project management
by satisfying PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements Program.
For details: http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/pdc_pmp.asp
2. Certified
Associate in Project Management (CAPM™): As project management grows
in scope, importance and recognition, so do the related career and
Project Management Certification options available to you. A logical
stepping stone to the PMP, and a boost to your overall professional
development, is the CAPM. The CAPM is intended for those
practitioners who provide project management services but are
relatively new to the profession. Obtaining your CAPM can go a long
way toward enhancing your employment and/or project assignment
responsibilities – and getting you recognized in the
workplace!
Like the PMP,
CAPM candidates must first meet specific education and experience
requirements and then pass an examination. For details: http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/public/documents/info/pdc_capm.asp
Other useful
resources for Project Management Certification programs
are:
- GoExam.com:
You can download three PMI prep exams. They cover 9 knowledge
areas and 5 process groups and cost $39.95 each. A free 12
question demo is also available for download. To find more
details, please visit: http://goexam.com/
- Boson: Three
PMI practice exams for $39.95 each. To find more details, please
visit: http://www.boson.com/
- Brainbench
Certification: It's not exactly exam prep, but you can test your
knowledge of project management concepts for just $49.95. To find
more details, please visit: http://brainbench.com/
- PM Training:
PM Training offers several courses to help you prepare for your
PMP exam. Each of the 13 courses offered is $200. To find more
details, please visit: http://www.pmtraining.com/
- Cheetah
Learning: Get intensive training with this five-day program. You
will take the PMP exam at the end of the five days. Tution is
$2695 US and the company offers training worldwide. To find more
details, please visit: http://www.cheetahlearning.com
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