More information about PMI® qualifications
Global project management standard
PMI project management certification is based upon the best practice guidance found in the PMBOK® Guide.
The PMBOK® Guide is an American standard for project management. Its guidance is used to manage projects by organisations in many different industries throughout the world.
Complements project management methodologies
The PMBOK® Guide provides readers with in-depth knowledge of project processes and best practice project management techniques.
It describes a project management standard, but it is not a methodology itself. As such the PMBOK® Guide compliments well-known project management methodologies such as PRINCE2.
Project management certification with PMI
There are 2 very popular project management qualifications which are accredited by the Project Management Institute, the US-based association for project managers. PMI® qualifications are desirable especially in the US, Middle East and Asia.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
- CAPM® is the entry-level PMI certificate.
- It’s suitable for aspiring/current project support staff or project managers.
- It shows that the credential holder has the knowledge and understanding of project management best practices.
- It requires a candidate to have either 1,500 hours of project experience and a pre-university qualification, or 23 hours of project management education.
CAPM® Exam
- Duration: 180 minutes.
- Questions: 150 multiple-choice.
- Available: CAPM® exam is available as an online proctored exam through Pearson VUE.
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- PMP® is designed for experienced project managers.
- It shows that the credential holder has a deep understanding of best practice project management techniques, skills and knowledge.
- It requires a candidate to have either a pre-university qualification, 35 hours of project management education and 7,500 hours of experience leading projects; or a university degree, 35 hours of project management education and 4,500 hours of experience leading projects.
- Note: To maintain your PMP® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs every three years.
PMP® Exam
- Duration: 240 minutes.
- Questions: 200 multiple-choice.
- Available: PMP® exam is available as a written exam at one of Prometric’s worldwide testing centers.
Designed for long lasting learning
These online courses are scenario-based and rich with highly interactive exercises which have been designed to aid a deeper level of understanding, leading to longer-lasting learning.
If you have ever read the PMBOK® Guide you will know that it is very dry reading! These courses seek to engage you with the material with a sequence of scenarios set within a company.
We are confident that our interactive elearning will help you gain an understanding of the knowledge areas and processes within the PMBOK® Guide so that you can sit the PMP® exam with confidence.
Why study for PMI® certification online?
Studying online is ideal for busy people. If you study online rather than in a classroom there are some key benefits:
- Saves time – Studying online means you don’t need to travel to a course venue to study. For CAPM®, you don’t even need to go to an exam center because you can take your exam online too.
- Saves money – the prices of our PMI® online courses are very competitive.
- Flexible schedule – you can study where and when you want. The only requirement is that you need internet access.
- Flexible delivery – you can study on any device. You can even study on your mobile whilst on the move, or in the coffee shop!
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