Project Management Institute Credential Programs

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Requirements for Three of PMI's Most Popular Credential Programs


                                       CAPM®                                                 PMP®                                             PgMP®
Full Name Certified Associate in Project Management

Who should apply?
Candidates for the CAPM credential
contribute to projects as subject
matter experts and team members.
They may also serve as project
sponsors, facilitators, liaisons 
or coordinators.

What do CAPM candidates do?
Candidates are responsible for
individual project tasks in their 
area of  expertise (e.g., finance,
marketing, legal, customer care,
market research, fulfillment,
processing). The responsibility does
not need to be industry specific, but
must be relevant across many
functional areas and industries.

 

                             

Project Management Professional

Who should apply? Those who
lead and direct cross-functional
teams to deliver projects within
the constraints of schedule, budget,
and scope.

What do PMP candidates do?
Candidates are responsible for all
aspects of individual projects for
the life of the project.

 

                                                     

Program Management Professional

Who should apply?
Those who manage programs 
that contain complex activities
that span functions, organizations,
geographic regions and cultures;
build credibility, establish rapport
and maintain communication
with stakeholders; possess
advanced skills in finance,
cross-cultural awareness,
leadership, influence,
communication, negotiation
and conflict resolution.

What do PgMP candidates do?
Candidates ensure the ulitimate
success of the program; modify
programs and make decisions
that advance strategic and business
objectives; define and initiate projects
and assign project managers; and
oversee multiple projects. 

 
Project Role Contributes to project team

Leads and directs project teams

 

Achieves an organizational
objective through defining and
overseeing projects and resources

 
Eligibility Requirements

Secondary diploma
High School diploma/global
equivalent

AND

1,500 hours experience

OR

23 hours PM education

 

Secondary diploma
High School diploma/global equivalent

5 years project management
experience with at least 7,500
hours spent leading and directing
project tasks and 35 hours project
management education

OR

Bachelor’s degree/global
equivalent

3 years project management
experience

35 hours project
management education

 

Secondary diploma
 High school diploma/global
equivalent

4 years project management
experience

7 years program
management experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree/global
equivalent

4 years project management
experience

4 years program
management experience

 
Steps to Obtaining Credentials

application process
+ multiple-choice exam

 

application process
+ multiple-choice exam

 

3 evaluations - application panel review

+ multiple-choice exam

+ multi-rater assessment

 
Exam Information

3 hours; 150 questions

 

4 hours; 200 questions

 

4 hours; 170 questions

 
Fees

US$225 PMI Member

(US$300 non-PMI member)

 

US$405 PMI Member

(US$555 non-PMI member)

 

US$1,500 PMI Member

(US$1,800 non-PMI member)

 
Credential Maintenance Cycles and Requirements 5 years; re-exam 3 years; 60 PDUs

3 years; 60 PDUs

 

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