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PMP Certification from PMI

Posted by Lisa Ford on Oct 20, 2009 2:10:43 PM

PMI’s PMP credential is designed to demonstrate a strong level of project management leadership skills. In order to be eligible for a PMP credential from PMI, you must meet certain guidelines. These guidelines are designed to measure experience, education and professional knowledge. There is also a four hour exam that you must pass, which is designed to assess project management skills and knowledge.

In order to be eligible for a PMP certification, you must meet the following guidelines as laid out by the Project Management Institute:

  • You must have 35 hours of specific project management education.

  • If you have a Bachelor’s Degree (or the global equivalent), you must also have a minimum three years’ professional project management experience, during which 4,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks, up to eight years from the time of application.

  • If you do not have a Bachelor’s Degree (or the global equivalent), you must have a minimum five years’ professional project management experience, during which at least 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks, up to eight years from the time of application.

Learn more about the Project Management Institute and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by visiting their website.

Participants in the MyPath Knowledge Center have access to two study guides offering concise yet comprehensive coverage of each topic included in the PMP and CAPM exams. These books include hundreds of questions and detailed answers modeled after the actual exam and contain a complete practice exam with fully explained answers. You also have access to 250 completely digitized books in IT, Finance, Engineering and Business.


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Nov 3, 2009 10:11 PM Frank Swason Frank Swason    says:

What is the criteria for managing a project?

Nov 4, 2009 10:35 AM Lisa Ford Lisa Ford    says:

Hi Frank,

A quick search online returned the following criteria for managing a successful project.

The Project Managers consistently exhibit the following:

1. Are strongly committed to a clear mission

2. Have a long term and big picture perspective

3. Are both systematic and innovative thinkers

4. Find and empower the best people for their teams

5. Are selective in their involvement in project issues

6. Focus on external stakeholders

7. Thrive on relationships and influence

8. Proactively gather information and insist on results

What are your thoughts?

Dec 29, 2009 5:38 PM Oscar Acua Oscar Acua    says:

Do you have any information regarding the NPDP certification from the PDMA? Thanks,

Jan 4, 2010 11:33 AM Lisa Ford Lisa Ford    says in response to Oscar Acua:

Hi Oscar,

The PDMA New Product Development Professional (NPDP) Certification confirms mastery of new product development principles and best practices, enabling continual improvement in job performance and helping corporations identify those individuals with the knowledge and experience to move into leadership positions in the area of new product development.

To qualify for NPDP Certification, candidates must meet the necessary criteria in education, experience and knowledge, and pass a comprehensive examination. Once you have obtained your NPDP Certification, you can maintain and expand your professional knowledge by acquiring sixty (60) Professional Development Hours (PDH) every three years to qualify for recertification. These PDH's can be achieved in a variety of ways including attendance at PDMA and other conferences.

For complete certification information and frequently asked questions, click here.