The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) based in the United States. PMI is considered the leading project management certifying organization in the world. The PMI issues two project management certifications, of which the CAPM is the lower. The other, main, certification is Project … [Read more...]
PMP Certification – Everything you Need to Know
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the largest and most well known project management designation with 830,000 people certified worldwide. Issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) based in the United States, it gives you the initials "PMP" after your name. The PMI issues a PMP Handbook which lists all the details. The following overview … [Read more...]
How to Become a Project Manager
How would you feel if your boss gave you a 23% raise? The Project Management Institute reports that certified project managers earn 23% more than non-certified ones. Job security also increased substantially over the 33,000 professionals surveyed in 37 countries. How do you become part of this club? Well, I've been part of it for 11 years, and in this article I'm … [Read more...]
16 Project Manager Certifications
Project management certification is one of the best ways to get ahead in your career. Certification gets you started on ladder to success, and the next rungs are promotions and salary increases. Although the first step is the most important, wise builders must make sure the ladder is positioned in the right place so that the destination is the right … [Read more...]
IPMA Certification vs. PMP
Project management certification can be a difficult field to navigate. You want to be recognized for your expertise and further your job prospects, but if you choose the wrong certification you could jeopardize those goals. You have to know which to choose before pursuing them. There are many variables to consider, including geography, popularity, cost, and … [Read more...]
PRINCE2 vs. PMP: The Head-to-Head Analysis
PRINCE2 and PMP (Project Management Professional) are the two main certifications for project managers in the world today. Although the certification bodies, Axelos and the Project Management Institute (PMI), tend to play friendly with each other, they are competitors. In most areas of the world, project management certification is a choice between these … [Read more...]
Overview of Project Management Organizations
There are three project management organizations who define the profession of project management: Project Management Institute (PMI) International Project Management Association (IPMA) Axelos Project Management Institute Based in the United States, the Project Management Institute is seen by some as the main official source for project management standards, … [Read more...]
PMP Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is the largest and most well known project management designation with 650,000 people certified worldwide. Issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) based in the United States, it gives you the initials "PMP" after your name. The PMI issues a PMP Handbook which lists all the details. The following … [Read more...]