Certification
The Project Management Institute (PMI®) is project management's leading global professional association, and as such, it administers a globally accepted and recognized, rigorous, examination-based, professional certification program of the highest caliber. The PMI Certification Program maintains ISO 9001 certification in Quality Management Systems as evidence of its commitment to professional excellence.Project Management Professional (PMP®)
If you enjoy the prestige that comes from being the best in your field, then you'll appreciate the professional advantages derived from attaining the PMP. PMP certification is the profession's most globally recognized and respected certification credential. The PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace.
To be eligible for the PMP certification, you must first meet specific education and experience requirements and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct. The final step in becoming a PMP is passing a multiple-choice examination designed to objectively assess and measure your project management knowledge. This computer-based examination is administered globally.
The knowledge base for preparing for this exam is found in the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The PMP certification exam is currently based on the knowledge base of the PMBOK 3rd Edition which was first published in the year 2004. PMI is currently preparing an update to the PMBOK, with publication of the 4th edition of the PMBOK expected in December 2008. It is expected that the PMP exam will continue to be based on the PMBOK 3rd edition until exam updates by all testing providers have been approved by PMI Global, some time in the second half of 2009. Your chapter leadership will be receiving an update on PMI's plans and scheduling concerning the publication of the PMBOK 4th Edition and certification exam updates at the PMI Global Congress to be held during the month of October 2008 in Denver.
In addition, those who have been granted the PMP credential must demonstrate an ongoing professional commitment to the field of project management by satisfying PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements Program.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPMTM)
As project management grows in scope, importance and recognition, so do the related career and certification options available to you. A logical stepping stone to the PMP, and a boon to your overall professional development, is the CAPM. The CAPM is intended for those practitioners who provide project management services but are relatively new to the profession. Obtaining your CAPM can go a long way toward enhancing your employment and/or project assignment responsibilities - and getting you recognized in the workplace!
Like the PMP, CAPM candidates must first meet specific education and experience requirements and then pass an examination.
Certification Resources
Interested in earning a certification? It takes some work but the rewards are worth the effort. There are several approaches to earning your certification: self-study, formal classroom training, group study, etc. Whichever style you choose, your local chapter is here to help. In the past, we have conducted several preparation classes. We also promote local workgroups so that you can work with your peers to improve your knowledge. An added benefit is that the knowledge of our existing members is always available to assist you.
