Become a valued Project Manager by getting certified

If you have made up your mind to excel in the field of project management and wish to climb up the ladder quickly, all you need to do in keep gaining the required certification at the right moment of time during your career. When we talk about the profession of project management, PMI automatically comes into our minds. PMI is one of the most reputed institutes in the field of project management who have their presence in the international market. Two of the most prominent certification that the professional gain, based on their qualifications and work experience are as mentioned below.

Entry Level Project Management Certification:

CAPM course is one of the most prominent entry-level certifications that can help a fresher applicant in the field of project management. It can be very beneficial for the professional with a very low amount of work experience. In order to apply for this certification, applicants require fulfilling the below-mentioned criteria:

• The applicant must hold a minimum education qualification of high school diploma or higher.
  
  
• The applicant must hold a minimum of 1500 hours of professional work experience or complete a mandatory 23 hours of CAPM course.

Advanced Level Project Management Certification:

Talking about the most advanced certification that a professional can get in the field of project management, PMP tops the list. In order to apply for this advanced certification exam, the applicant must fulfill either one of the below mentioned detailed eligibility criteria:

• The applicant who holds a high school diploma or a global equivalent is required to gain work experience of 5 years in addition to 7500 hours of professional working. They are also required to complete 35 hours of PMP exam prep in order to apply for the certification exam.
  
  
• The applicant with a secondary degree or any other higher qualification is required to gain work experience of 3 years in addition to 4500 hours of professional working. Completing the official 35 hours of PMP exam prep is also mandatory for all the applicants in order to become eligible for the certification exam.