

For high-school graduates and other up-to-date info refer to PMI. Pre-requisites: For university-graduates, PMI requires 36 months leading projects and 35 hours of training/education. Maybe do not consider PMP® if: You hate studying, or are 100% decided on a career in the UK (I believe in Britain the local PRINCE2 accreditation is more widely recognised). As a quick guide, see my summarised opinions below:ĭo consider PMP® if: You have experience and interest in Project Management as well as dozens of hours and a few hundred euros to spend for your own development. The certification can also support a move between industries, as it would verify for instance that a construction-industry project manager understands principles and best practices that transcend their industry for a move to i.e. Candidly speaking, personally I undertook this certification to improve my employability in Germany after seeing it as a requirement in local job offers and having known PMI for many years.

Why pursue this accreditation? From my experience applicants seek certification in order to (a) improve their employability or remuneration within Project Management or related professions and/or (b) secure proof of their skill base for self-actualisation. The exam is based on the PMBOK® Guide, a 700+ pages textbook on Proj. It is awarded to experienced project managers who undertake a course and exam to prove their knowledge in this field of work. What is the PMP®? The Project Management Professional® accreditation is perhaps globally the most well-recognised certification in Project Management (with strong presence in countries such as India, USA, Brazil, Germany), delivered and maintained by PMI, the Project Management Institute non-profit. Article's objective: To educate on what is the PMP® and provide a real-life referable example of the arduous process of obtaining it, including figures for time and financial costs involved as well as useful preparation tips.
