PMI’s certifications for Project Managers

Project Management Institute provides a certification program for practitioners who have diverse experience and education. At the moment there are one certification and four project management credentials which are developed and maintained through a dynamic process. PMI’s certification and credentials are differentiated of others by their universal progress and application, which makes them transferable across geographic borders and industries. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)

Tasks and the role of project managers all over the world are explored and documented to identify every credential. The strength of PMI’s credentials is that they are adjustable and not attached to any single standard, organization or method. PMI’s certification program is planned to guarantee that every credential holder has shown his/her skills through fair and valid measures. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)


Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAMP) is a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners. It offers recognition to those who are beginning a career in project management as well as project team members who hope to express their project management knowledge. The CAPM demonstrates candidate’s understands of the basic knowledge, terminology and processes of successful project management. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)


Project Management Professional (PMP)

The Project Management Professional (PMP) credential is the most important certification for project managers and it is also well recognized in the industry. PMP is internationally demanded and known. It shows that person have education, experience and capability to effectively manage projects. This certification is destined for experienced project managers who are looking to solidify their talent, make the most of their earning potential and standing out to managers. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)


PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) credential is a response to the project management’s increasing complexity, diversity and development. The PMI-SP fills the need for an expert role in project scheduling. It observes person’s unique capability and skills to build up and maintain project schedules, while still possessing essential expertise in all areas of project management. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)


PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)

Risk Management (PMI-RMP) credential is a respond to the need for a specialist role in project risk management. It recognizes person’s capability and expertise in reviewing and identifying project risks, capitalizing on opportunities and lessening threats, while still having basic skills in project management. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)


Program Management Professional (PgMP)

The Program Management Professional PgMP is a credential for those who accomplish an organization objective through managing and defining projects and resources. Program’s subjects are program stakeholder management, program governance and benefits management. To get the PgMP, applicants must complete three-part test, which includes panel review, exam and multi-rater assessment. (Project Management Institute Website 2011.)


If you want more information of PMI’s certifications for Project Managers go to: www.pmi.org/Certification


Sources:

Project Management Institute (2011). Certified Associate in Project Management (CAMP) Handbook.. Available from Internet : <http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/~/media/PDF/Certifications/pdc_capmhandbook.ashx>.

Project Management Institute (2011). PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Handbook..Available from Internet : <http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-RMP_Handbook.ashx>.

Project Management Institute (2011). PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)Handbook.. Available from Internet : <  http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMI-SP_Handbook.ashx>.

Project Management Institute (2011). Program Management Professionall(PgMP) Handbook.. Available from Internet : < http://www.pmi.org/Certification/~/media/PDF/Certifications/pdc_pgmphandbook.ashx>.

Project Management Institute (2011). Project Management Professional(PMP) Handbook.. Available from Internet : <  http://www.pmi.org/en/Certification/~/media/PDF/Certifications/pdc_pmphandbook.ashx>.

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