Climb up the Project Management ladder

Project Management is a profession regulated by the Project Management Institute which also issues certifications to professionals to prove their credentials and their ability. CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) and PMP (Project Management Professional) are 2 such certifications issued by the PMI to professionals in different stages of their careers.

As a project manager, both these certifications are important to push yourself to the apex. Your career progression is affected immensely by the presence of these certifications.

Check your eligibility for the PMP Certification:

Applying for PMP is easy as all you have to do is to meet some basic eligibility requirements for the course. PMP course assesses your ability to handle work pressure, knowledge, team management, and experience when it comes to project management, successful completion of which provides you with the PMP certification.

Check below to see whether you are eligible for the PMP course.

• You should either have a high school diploma or a bachelor’s degree
• For diploma holders, you should have at least 5 years of experience and 7500 hours of experience as a project manager
• For bachelor’s degree holders, you should have at least 3 years of experience and 4500 hours of experience as a project manager
• You must complete the mandatory 35-hour study program of PMBoK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)

You are eligible to apply for a PMP certification once you have fulfilled these criteria.

Check your eligibility for the CAPM Certification:

Applying for CAPM is very easy as it is an entry-level certification. You don’t have to meet experience requirements and your knowledge is enough to get you certified and started in the project management profession. This entry-level certification can give your career the initial boost it needs to get going.

Check below to see whether you are eligible for the CAPM exam certification.

• You are required to have a high school diploma (Secondary Education)
• You are required to have 1500 hours of work experience as a project manager
• You don’t need any minimum number of years of experience.
• You must complete the mandatory 23-hour study program of your CAPM course