Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an industry-recognised credential for project managers. PMP demonstrates the experience, education, skill and competency required to lead and direct projects. PMP is the most sought after certification administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Wherever you are in your career, the globally recognized PMP certification tells employers, peers, and the world you know what you’re doing in project management.
Even if “project manager” isn’t part of your title, the PMP applies to anyone who helps bring a project to completion. Just like a CPA validates expertise for accountants, the PMP recognizes your ability to manage projects—and the hard work you’ve done so far.
The PMP delivers value far into your career. CIO magazine ranked the PMP as the top project management certification because it proves you have the specific skills and experience employers want. Certified PMPs report earning up to 25% more than non-certified project management professionals.
Earning your PMP Certification is a commitment, and that's why it is valuable. Do you have real-world project management experience that's led to success? Great—you’ve finished the hardest part. Before you apply, make sure you meet of the following sets of PMP Certification requirements:
- Four-Year Degree
- A minimum of 3 years/ 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project
- 35 hours of Project Management Education or CAPM® Certification
or
- A High School Diploma, Leaving Certificate or International equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years/ 60 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 7,500 hours were spent leading and directing project
- 35 hours of Project Management Education or CAPM® Certification
How to Achieve Your PMP® Credential
1. Attend Our 5-Day Intensive Exam Preparation
We recommend at least 6 weeks of study and exam practice following your training.
2. Study Period and PMP® Application
We recommend at least 6 weeks of study and exam practice following your training.
3. PMP® Application
During this time, you will apply to the PMI directly to sit the exam. Your application may be subject to an eligibility audit by the PMI.
4. Schedule and Sit Your Exam
Once approved by the PMI, you will pay the exam fee and schedule a date for your PMP® exam.
5. Achieve your PMP® Credential
Upon successful completion of the PMP® examination, you will gain your PMP credential directly from the PMI.
Project Management Reviews: Stories from Our Customers
Over the past 2 years, almost 2,000 learners (1,781 to be exact) have come to DCM to learn more about project management and get certified. Read (and watch) their reviews to see how our courses have helped them achieve their career goals.
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