10 Simple points to know before you start PMP - Project Management Professional Certification

   

Qualification required to take PMP

Basic qualification for PMP eligibility is Diploma or Degree or Degree and higher educational course.

How to know if you are qualified for PMP or not

Along with the degree if you at-least have 5 years experience with mandatory 35 hours training you are eligible for PMP.  You may also utilise this "Eligibility Calculator of PMI" to find out specifics by clicking the below link or speak to one of the well known institutes ExcelR Solutions for guidance.

Refer : http://www.pmi.org.in/webapp/EligibilityCalculator/

Prerequisites of PMP

35 hours of Mandatory PMP Training, Project Management Experience. If you have Agile Project management experience that is an added advantage.

Career Benefits of PMP

Higher salary benefit, Enables stronger communication with your peers. Once certified, it gives you a privilege to plan ahead for high project manager demand.

How many hours of training and preparation time need to be invested ?

35hrs of mandatory training and then at least a month or two with daily preparation of 2hrs to learn well. Then having a mock tests till you gain confidence have to be invested.

What after Certified as PMP and if not Certified

Once certified you need to follow the continuing certification program ( CCR ) and earn 60 unit's by attending professional development units in the span of 3 years. If not certified in first attempt you can retake the exam. For specifics you may verify by clicking the below link or speak to one of the well known institutes ExcelR Solutions for guidance.

Refer : https://www.pmi.org/certification/earn-pdus.aspx

How does PMP help in our day to day activity at work

This depends on the experience you got as a project manager and the maturity of your project team. The routine activities performed by PM varies organisation to organisation. Simple and important routine generally every PM follows, might be :

    1. Read high priority emails - follow up with calls if required,
    2. Review scheduled meetings for the day and be ready,
    3. Review project plan and check if anything has changed,
    4. Walk the job where necessary and speak with people to get to know the status or requirements.

Observable changes in your career growth

Being a PMP will put you before whole lot of networking opportunities and potential job offers. You will experience high precedence and will soon be part of well statured professionals. You will be the first point of contact for non-PMP's in finding or deriving any project managerial solution.

Expert Advice on Choosing PMI-PMP or any other Project Management Certification

It depends on the organisation you work.  Firms which are originated or support companies in United States they usually prefer PMI-PMP. This is same with companies in Middle East. Whereas companies in Europe prefer PRINCE2 or Agile Project Management.
 
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Know your worthiness in getting PMP certified

You will feel worthy in having increased skills and capabilities. Increased income and you may have access to be part of PMI chapter. Many PMP enthusiasts share their valuable thoughts in these events conducted by PMI chapters across the world. You can be privileged with many opportunities on being a PMP. 






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