The Project Management Institute (PMI), is the largest project management organization in the world. They sponsor the PMP exam which is fast becoming the worldwide standard for project management. PMI was founded in 1969, created the first PMP Exam in 1984 and now has more than 280,000 members worldwide (as of August 2008).
One of the most valued credentials in project management, the PMP Certification credential assures employers that you are committed to project management as a career. Earning and maintaining this credential demonstrates a solid foundation of experience in effectively managing projects.
There are many reasons why you should become PMP certified:
- it demonstrates proof of your professional achievement
- it gives you many more career opportunities in your particular field or industry
- it increases your marketability
- it increases customer confidence in you and your organization
PMI offers a comprehensive certification program for professionals with varying levels of experience that supports a career framework.
If you are thinking of taking the PMP Exam, bear in mind that you must have had several years of experience as a project manager, including 35 hours of formal project management education (also called "35 Contact Hours") before you can take the 4 hour exam. Click Here to learn more about Contact Hours.
The PMP certification examination is a computer-based exam based on information from the entire project management body of knowledge. The “Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK), which is published by PMI, provides an outline of the topics covered. The exam consists of 200 questions... Click Here to see one of our samples.
To achieve PMP certification, each candidate must satisfy all educational and experiential requirements established by PMI, agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct, and must demonstrate an acceptable and valid level of understanding and knowledge of project management. The PMP certification examination will test this knowledge. PMP-certified professionals must also demonstrate ongoing professional commitment to the project management field by satisfying PMI continuing certification requirements program.
Click Here to see a flash presentation about the PMP Exam.
Click Here
to see our
