Project Management Institute is a worldwide recognized non-for-profit organization that unites project, program, and portfolio managers who work in different fields.
PMP, CAMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, and PMI-RMP are the certificates issued by PMI to qualified managers whose education and work experience meet the certification’s eligibility requirements. A qualified manager has to successfully pass a corresponding exam in order to obtain the desired credential.
Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification
The PMP certificate is probably the most well-known and popular certification program of Project Management Institute. Individuals who lead and direct project teams are eligible for applying for this credential. Among the benefits of becoming a certified PMP are acquiring knowledge and skills for implementing the newest project management strategies and techniques, and an opportunity to work in any industry, no matter what the manager’s initial specialization was.
- The exam lasts 4 hours, and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions.
- It costs $405 for PMI members, and $555 for non-members to take the exam.
Certified Associate of Project Management (CAMP)
People who do not manage projects directly, but contribute to the project team, are eligible for receiving a CAMP credential.
- The exam consists of 150 questions and lasts 3 hours.
- The cost of receiving the CAMP certificate is $225 for PMI members and $300 for non-members.
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
People experienced in managing programs are eligible for receiving a Program Management Professional certification. The manager must pass three evaluations (application panel review, multiple-choice exam, and multi-rater assessment) in order to get the credential.
- The 4 hours exam consists of 170 questions.
- The cost of the process makes $1,500 for PMI members and $1,800 for non-members.
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Managers who deal with the development and maintenance of project schedule can apply for PMI Scheduling Professional certification.
- The Institute gives an applicant 3,5 hours to answer 170 questions of the exam.
- This certificate costs $520 for PMI members and $670 for non-members.
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
People experienced in identifying risks, preparing mitigation plans, and capitalizing opportunities can get certified as Risk Management Professionals.
- The exam lasts 3,5 hours, and consists of 170 questions.
- A future PMI Risk Management Professional has to pay $520 (if he or she is a member of PMI) or $670 (a non-member fee) for getting the credential.
PMP, CAMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, and PMI-RMP are the certifications offered by Project Management Institute to managers with different specializations and levels of expertise. Though the cost of taking an exam might seem rather high, among the rewards are increased number of career opportunities, higher salary, and worldwide industry-wise recognition.
Source:
Project Management Institute, Inc. "About PMI's Credentials". PMI.org, 2009.
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