Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Project Management Professional (PMP) ® is a certification in project management. It is managed by the Project Management Institute and is based on the PMP® Examination Specification published by PMI® in 2005.

About PMI

Project Management Institute (PMI) ® was established in 1969 with six Members. PMI® is the most respected,

and recognized management standards institute in the world. Today PMI's members 330,000 countries 185.

400,000 certified. PMI® is comprised of over 247 charter chapters and 30 Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Certifications:

PMP® (Project Management Professional)
CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management)

Organization Point of View

According to the Standish Group, only 29% of all projects are successful in terms of achieving cost, schedule and quality objectives. However, a success rate of 75% is achieved by employing modern project management standards, tools and techniques. The PMBOK® - Guide provides these standards, tools and techniques. The PMP® certification is based on PMBOK® - Guide. Hiring PMP® certified project managers provide organizations with significantly greater success on their projects. More and more project management organizations are moving towards hiring ONLY certified PMP® credential holders.

PMI® certifications are globally recognized.

Acquiring a PMI® Certification is a rigorous, examination-based process that represents

The highest professional standards.

PMI® Certification Program maintains ISO 9001 certification in Quality Management Systems.

PMI® ensures unfaltering commitment of PMP® Certification holders by laying down Continuing Certification Requirements Program as a necessary condition for maintaining your PMP® credential.

Individual Project Manager's Point of View

Many organizations are recognizing the value of PMP® certification and are requiring
Their project managers to be PMP® certified. According to PMI's annual salary survey, PMP® certified project managers receive higher salary than non-PMP certified project managers. In another survey conducted by Foote Partners* on behalf of PMI®, their results further supported the fact that PMP® certified project managers were getting paid more money than non- PMPs