Are you ready? Of course! Readiness is all about mindset, and mindset is key. However, there are specific requirements in order to enroll to sit for the exam. At the time of writing, here’s what pmi.org has to say in order to prepare:
CAPM
Who Should Apply?
If you’d like to manage larger projects and gain more responsibility or add project management skills into your current role, then the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is right for you.
Prerequisites:
- Secondary Degree (High School or equivalent)
- 23 Hours of project management education completed by the time you sit for the exam. Our Project Management Prep Course fulfills this educational prerequisite.
Gain and Maintain Your CAPM
- The certification exam has 150 questions, and you have three hours to complete it. For more exam prep materials, check out our resources here.
- CAPM certification holders need to earn 15 PDUs every three years to maintain the certification. Find out the specific PDU requirements.
Price
PMI Member: $225
Non-Member: $300
Source: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm
PMP
Who Should Apply
The question here is not so much who but why? We’ll explore more of why becoming a Project Management Professional is a beneficial and transformative investment in yourself! We’ll explore more of the prerequisites section
Adds Value: The PMP adds value. CIO magazine ranked the PMP as the top project management certification in North America because it demonstrates you have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence and the capacity to perform at the highest levels.
Delivers Benefits: The PMP delivers benefits. The median salary for project professionals in North America is 25% higher than those without it. The earnings potential of gaining a PMP is astronomical. Read more about a PMP’s earnings potential over time here.
Proves That You Work Smarter: The PMP proves you work smarter. It shows you have the skills to drive business results and increase your organization’s impact in the office and around the world.
Gain and Maintain Your PMP
Prerequisites
Earning your PMP Certification is a commitment, and that’s why it is valuable. Do you have real-world project management experience that’s led to success? Great—you’ve finished the hardest part. Before you apply, make sure you meet of the following sets of PMP Certification requirements:
- A four-year degree
- 36 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
- We also recommend purchasing our exam study guide here.
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- A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 60 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
- We also recommend purchasing our exam study guide here.
Step One: Apply to Take the Exam:
Step Two: Take Your PMP Exam
Step Three: Gain and maintain your Certification
Price
PMI Member: US$405.00
Non-member: US$555.00
Source: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp
After reading the above prerequisites to qualify to sit for both CAPM and PMP exam/s, we hope you’re empowered with a plan to get started! For more information about the courses or products outlined above, or for support on your Project Management journey, please contact our team here.
Yours in Planning,
Mia Simms, PMP
Senior Project Manager, Limina Consulting Group