Be a Project Management Professional!

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Eligibility

CAPM is an entry-level certification, designed for people with little or no project management experience. CAPM makes one understand the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

This is particularly & highly beneficial for PG students doing general management courses or specialised infrastructure/construction courses. This certification if done before passing out / while nearing final placements, will add tremendous value to a student’s CV and help improve employability.

Educational Eligibility:

A secondary degree (high school diploma or the global equivalent)
AND

At least 1,500 hours of project experience
OR

23 hours of project management education by the time one sits for the exam.

This certification will also be helpful for those who are working and have experience between 0-3 years.

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Eligibility

PMP credential is the most popular certification for project managers. All IT companies have PMP Certified people to lead IT software development projects. Having a PMP certification indicates that one has the experience, education and competency to lead and direct projects.

This recognition is seen through increased marketability to employers and higher salary; according to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey – Seventh Edition, certification positively impacts project manager salaries.

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent) with at least five years of project management experience, with 7,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

OR

A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent) and at least three years of project management experience, with 4,500 hours leading and directing projects and 35 hours of project management education.

Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Eligibility

PgPM recognises the advanced experience and skill of program managers. PgMP demonstrates one’s proven competency to oversee multiple, related projects and their resources to achieve strategic business goals.

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project management experience and seven years (10,500 hours) of program management experience.
OR 

A four year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project management experience and four years (6,000 hours) of program management experience.

Risk Management Professional (RMP)

Eligibility

Risk Management Professional (RMP) certification fills the need for a specialist role in project risk management.

RMP demonstrates skill and competence in the specialised area of project risk management. If one is looking to fill the risk management specialist role, hone basic project management skills and showcase specialised expertise to employers, the RMP is for them.

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent), with at least 4,500 hours of project risk management experience and 40 hours of project risk management education.
OR 

A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent), with at least 3,000 hours of project risk management experience and 30 hours of project risk management education.

Scheduling Professional (SP)

Eligibility

Scheduling Professional (SP) fills the need for a specialist role in project scheduling.

It recognizes one’s unique expertise and competence to develop and maintain project schedules, while still possessing baseline knowledge skills in all areas of project management.

A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent) with at least 5,000 hours of project scheduling experience and 40 hours of project scheduling education.
OR 

A four-year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent), with at least 3,500 hours of project scheduling experience and 30 hours of project scheduling education.

OPM3 Professional Certification

Eligibility

OPM3 Professional Certification recognises one’s experience with and practical knowledge of organisation project management and project management maturity. It demonstrates unparalleled expertise in organisation project management and prepares one to work as an OPM3 expert at an organisation — or work as an OPM3 consultant.

Once certified, one will become a member of OPM3 Professional Services, with access to:

-          OPM3 Professional improvement tools

-          OPM3 Professional Services online community.

-          OPM3 Professional Services website with your own directory listing

Project and program practitioners who want to become internal OPM3 experts and help their organisations maximise their maturity — or practitioners who want to become independent OPM3 certified consultants can apply for this professional certification.