li>Requirements management.>>h5>Resource scheduling and optimisation5>ul><To obtain a PMP® certification, you must meet specific eligibility requirements set by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Candidates with a four-year degree need at least 36 months of project management experience and 35 hours of project management education or a CAPM certification. Those with a secondary degree require 60 months of experience plus the same 35 contact hours. APM COURSES li>Scheduling Select your preferred training course below: ><These prerequisites ensure candidates have both the theoretical knowledge and practical project leadership experience necessary for the PMP® exam. li>Resource optimisation"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I pass PMP without reading PMBOK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":" AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES ><
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