Timothy Porter is an Army veteran of 10 years. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class within 7 years. After being involved in a bomb explosion, Porter was medically retired and began pursuing his passion: technology. In 2009, after teaching himself how to develop mobile apps, Appddiction Studio was formed. In 2011, Appddiction Studio was nationally recognized by the USA Network Channel. Porter was one of their USA Character Unite Award winners for developing an award-winning anti-bullying App for schools. Appddiction Studio has developed well over 200 commercial mobile apps and has become a leader in Enterprise transformations focusing on Agile and the SAFe Framework.
Porter has multiple degrees in Management Information Systems and holds an MBA. He is an SPC and RTE and has performed roles for Appddiction Studio as Scaled program Consultant, Enterprise Coach & Trainer, Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer to Scrum Master. Appddiction Studio has been performing for programs supporting Gunter AFB as a Prime Contractor in: Agile Coaching, EODIMS JST & EODIMS Backlog Burndown and now as a subcontractor on ACES FoS.
Porter has taught over 50 public/private SAFe classes and has submitted his packet for consideration to become SPCT Gold Partner. He is certified at all levels of SAFe Framework and teaches Leading SAFe, SAFe Scrum Master, Advanced Scrum Master, Lean Portfolio Management, Product Owner/Product Management, SAFe DevOps, SAFe Architect in addition to Agile courses like ICAgile Agile Fundamentals, ICAgile Agile Team Facilitation, ICAgile Agile Programming & ICAgile DevOps Foundations.
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Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® test can be daunting. With a wealth of PMP prep resources available across the internet, you might feel overwhelmed, uncertain or confused about which resources are the best.
Creating an effective personal study plan with goals and deadlines and using the best test prep resources will help to ensure your PMP certification success.
In this article, we share some strategies and PMP test prep resources to help you prepare to take the test. Options vary from short practice questions to PMP prep courses. Let’s dig in.
With the PMP test costing up to $555 per attempt, intentional preparation is critical for saving money, time and energy. The Project Management Institute (PMI) administers the PMP exam. PMI states that successful test-takers spend 35 hours or more on test prep.
The following considerations can help you pass the PMP exam on the first try.
PMP candidates must complete at least 35 contact hours of formal project management education before they can take the certification exam.
You can build these contact hours through the following avenues:
Once you complete your contact hours, it’s time to set a test-taking timeline.
The American Psychological Association suggests stretching your study time over a more extended period to help you better retain information. For example, if you aim to complete 35 total hours of studying, it is better to study for three to four hours per week for nine to 11 weeks rather than 12 hours per week over three weeks.
Last-minute cram sessions can be helpful for short-term information retention, but spacing out your study sessions results in better recollection.
After you determine how long your preparation should take, schedule out study time and practice questions leading up to test day.
Practice exams are a great way to track your progress and test how well you recall the test material. You don’t need to take the full 200-question test every time. Shorter, more focused tests can help you identify improvement areas and strengthen your knowledge of specific subjects.
Toward the end of your preparation period, make sure you are ready for test day by taking the paid, PMI-authorized practice exam. This practice questions follows the same format as the PMP certification exam, giving you a true feel for the official test’s design, questions and time frame.
The following resources, excluding PMI’s official Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK® Guide), are completely free and can be used for self-study and reference purposes.
The PMBOK Guide is the foundational resource for all things project management. It details the best practices, terminologies and guidelines that all project managers should know. The PMBOK Guide is a must-have resource for any project manager. It costs only $99 and is free to PMI members.
PMPPracticeExam.org is a free, no-frills resource that helps you prepare for the PMP exam. The site offers four practice PMP exams, each of which contains 50 multiple-choice questions covering three domains: people, process and business environment. This practice questions reflects the same proportions found on the official PMP exam.
Each practice questions is instantly scored and provides detailed explanations for questions answered incorrectly.
PM PrepCast offers a free, 120-question practice test. Each question connects to a specific project management knowledge area and domain. This resource includes a test-timer and a marking feature for self-review. If you are struggling to answer a practice question, you can use the hint button.
PM PrepCast also offers a project management test simulator for $149. This resource includes over 2,280 trial questions with detailed answer notes and helpful references to further your learning.
As a PMI-authorized training partner, the Project Management Academy offers a free 50-question training test to all users. The organization also features 2,000 additional practice questions for Project Management Academy students.
The Project Management Academy’s practice test is based on PMBOK Guide topics. Your test results include explanations for every answer. Keep in mind that to receive your test results, you must input your name and email address.
Quizlet’s user-created study set includes over 1,500 terms and definitions. Quizlet is free, does not require an account and offers multiple self-study options, including a flashcard feature.
With an account, you can use Quizlet’s term-matching feature. You can also generate a test that includes written-answer, multiple-choice, true-or-false and matching questions. If you want a more advanced learning experience, the Study Path feature uses your individual goals to create a study plan.
BrainSensei offers two PMP training modules and a mini practice exam. This resource offers a seven-day free trial.
Each module uses an interactive slide deck and videos to teach project management concepts. The first module is an overview of project management, and the second focuses on initiating a project. Each unit offers self-assessment opportunities, which require users to drag and drop the appropriate vocabulary terms into their correct respective spaces.
This practice questions resource is free and comprises 25 questions. Tests.com organizes its PMP practice questions into five sections, aligned with the five steps of the project life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing. Each question is multiple-choice and includes a short description.
This resource is best for quickly testing your knowledge of the project life cycle.
The Simplilearn practice questions is free and based on the PMBOK Guide. It includes 200 multiple-choice questions. Test-takers have 240 minutes to complete the practice exam. They can pause and continue the test at any point and attempt the test as many times as they want.
Taking this lengthy test from beginning to end can help build your mental stamina in preparation for the real deal. Skillup by Simplilearn offers a free PMP basics course if you need more study time before taking the practice test.
Udemy’s free PMP test prep course covers various introductory project management concepts. The five-unit course—plus one paid self-promotion unit—walks through each syllabu using short video lessons that total just 1.5 hours.
The Udemy course can be helpful for those who are just starting project management careers or seeking more information about the PMP exam.
This free 200-question practice test uses Google Forms. Once the test is complete, your results include a final score and provide feedback that references specific sections of the sixth-edition PMBOK Guide.
Some practice questions address concepts covered in the PMBOK Guide, and some refer to Agile or adaptive methodologies. This test can give you a broad sense of the questions you’ll find on the PMP certification exam. Those interested in the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner test can benefit from this practice questions as well.
Unlike the other free practice exams on this list, this resource offers three difficulty levels. The easiest level is not timed and gives instant feedback after each question. The second has a two-hour time limit and provides feedback at the end. The third and most difficult level limits your time on each question.
This test comprises 90 questions and explains the correct answers after submission. The test also shares your accuracy on each of the PMBOK Guide performance domains, helping you identify areas that might require more study time.
Graduate Record test (GRE)
The GRE is taken by prospective graduate students who plan to apply for admission in a graduate level program of study. GRE test scores are used by colleges and universities throughout the country as an indicator of general verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing ability. The GRE score is viewed by admissions officers as a significant predictor of performance in graduate programs.
The five-week GRE Prep Course is offered during both the Fall and Spring semesters. The majority of class time is devoted to examining each area of the GRE in depth, exploring the rationale behind correct answers, and understanding the underlying principles that apply to related questions. Our instructors are professional college level math and English teachers who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best score possible. All courses begin with a diagnostic test, which will help the instructor evaluate each student's strengths and weaknesses. Class size is limited to ensure individual needs can be addressed.
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
The GMAT was developed by the Graduate Management Admissions Council more than 50 years ago. The test is used today by more than 1,800 graduate management programs and is given to test takers daily throughout the world. Your GMAT score will give admissions officers a statistically reliable measure of how well prepared you are to succeed academically in a graduate management program.
The five-week GMAT Prep Course is offered during both the Fall and Spring semesters. The majority of class time is devoted to examining each area of the GMAT in depth, exploring the rationale behind correct answers, and understanding the underlying principles that apply to related questions. Our instructors are professional college-level math and English teachers who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best score possible. All courses begin with a diagnostic test which will help the instructor evaluate each student's strengths and weaknesses. Class size is limited to ensure individual needs can be addressed.
SAT
The SAT attempts to measure college readiness by assessing the knowledge and skills that a student will need to succeed in college and beyond. The redesigned SAT consists of evidence-based reading, writing and math. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.
The six-week SAT Prep Course is offered during both the Fall and Spring semesters. The SAT Prep Course is designed to raise student test scores. Our instructors will provide students with solid preparation in fundamental reasoning skills for all areas tested on the SAT.
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The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) test is an entry-level assessment that covers products, risks, regulatory agencies, prohibited practices, and markets administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The test has 75 multiple-choice questions, takes an hour and 45 minutes to complete, and it's a tough test, even if you have financial experience.
One of the best ways to get ready for it is to enroll in an SIE test prep course, so you can make sure to make the grade of 70 or above needed to pass. Many companies offer SIE test prep, so when searching for your best fit, consider cost, pass guarantees, the structure of courses, venues (virtual live streams versus on-demand ), and study materials offered.
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Getty ImagesIn the ever-evolving landscape of test preparation, a new player has sprouted on the scene – artificial intelligence.
At the forefront of this movement is a Korean start-up, Riiid, founded by YJ Jang, a graduate of the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Riiid has already made a name for itself in the Asian test-prep market for the TOEIC, a measure of English proficiency in the business world. Now, the company has set its sights on the American market with an SAT and ACT prep system called R.Test.
A.I. technology, with its mimicry of the networks of neurons in the human brain, has the potential to revolutionize the way educators approach their craft.
“R.Test makes it easy for students to solve practice problems, as well as read the explanations to help fill gaps in knowledge,” said Kelly Jung, a 9th grade student at Lighthouse International School in Korea who has tried the product. “The post-test analysis was the most helpful part of the test, as it helped highlight both my weaknesses and strengths, allowing me to streamline my studying moving forward."
This is not the first time the world has seen the integration of technology in the classroom. In the 1960s, the earliest forms of computer tutoring systems were developed, but their prohibitive cost and lack of widespread access limited their impact. Decades later, rule-based A.I. systems were implemented, but they failed to live up to their potential due to scalability issues and the high cost of programming extensive domain expertise.
YJ Jang at Riiid's offices in Seoul, Korea
RiiidIt was at Berkeley where Jang was introduced to the game-changing potential of deep learning. This form of A.I. allows algorithms to learn on their own, drawing from vast amounts of data. Jang recognized the implications of this technology for education, and upon returning to Korea, he founded Riiid in 2014. The company's team of data scientists have developed A.I. algorithms that track student performance, predict scores and anticipate when students may disengage. Through the use of their popular test-prep app, Santa, Riiid has amassed one of the largest public education data sets in the world, known as EdNet.
However, the task of gathering enough data to make A.I. applicable to the broader field of education remains a challenge. For now, Riiid focuses on the lucrative test-prep market, where data is more readily available, easily collectable and has partnered with educational companies around the world to develop test-prep apps.
The company's success has attracted a substantial investment from SoftBank's Vision Fund II, bringing Riiid's funding to over $250 million. With the upcoming release of their A.I.-powered R.test platform for college entrance exams, Riiid has the potential to drastically change the way students prepare for their future.
While there is no shortage of SAT or ACT test-prep offerings, none assess students based on immediate data. Khan Academy’s SAT test prep, for example, connects to College Board, administrator of the SAT, and assesses student weaknesses based on their last test – usually the PSAT. But that data can be months old.
R.Test relies on live data collected as students use the system. With the R.Test, students can quickly get their predicted scores for the full test just answering 30 questions, and learn actionable insights that include weaknesses and even test habits.
R.Test is “very targeted to your current work,” noted Oscar Torres, a high school math teacher in Chicago who has tried Riiid’s system. “That's what I liked.”
Project management certifications have claimed a place in every top IT certification list for years. That’s because project managers are important to IT operations of all kinds. Whether you are interested in becoming an IT project manager or just want to add project management to your list of soft skills, these five leading certifications will help you add to or boost those skills and, in turn, increase your value.
If there’s a single set of soft skills that’s been fixed on the IT radar for the past decade or so, to the point where it’s become almost as sought after and every bit as valuable as top-level credentials, it must be project management. Thanks in large part to the immensely popular and widely pursued Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), this area has become an incredibly valuable merit badge for IT professionals of all stripes. That’s because it enhances and expands on the value of just about any other kind of technical credential.
Project management has everything to do with planning, scheduling, budgeting for, and then executing and reporting on projects of all shapes and sizes. In fact, anything and everything that IT does can be understood or handled as a project of some kind. It applies to one-of-a-kind activities that happen only once or very seldom (think hardware or OS upgrades or migrating from older to newer platforms or infrastructures). Ditto for a recurring series of activities that repeat regularly (think security patches, software updates or other regular maintenance tasks). Thus, project management is incredibly important and valuable to IT operations across the board.
According to PMI’s Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th Edition [pdf], IT professionals who hold a PMP report median base annual salaries in the U.S. of almost $116,000. The top 25 percent of survey respondents report base salaries of at least $139,000. Depending on such factors as complexity and size of projects, location, fields of expertise (e.g., IT, construction or healthcare), and experience, salaries for some PMP credential holders can be much higher still.
Robert Half’s Technology & IT 2019 Salary Guide lists project management as a hot certification, with salaries varying slightly by technology area. It cites a salary range of $93,000 to $157,500 for project managers in application development environments. Project managers engaged in consulting and system integration roles can expect to earn $96,250 to $163,500 nationwide. This explains nicely why PMP appears in nearly every top 10 list of popular, targeted or most desirable certifications since the early 2000s. It’s no surprise that Robert Half also lists the PMP credential, along with Agile and Scrum certifications, as “highly valued technology certifications” trending up in the IT industry.
To give you an idea of which project management credentials employers look for in prospective candidates, we conducted a quick survey on some popular job boards. Clearly, the PMP is the overall favorite and remains our No. 1 pick for must-have project management certifications. PMI’s entry-level project management credential, the CAPM, also made our top five. The CSM from Scrum Alliance, along with ASQ’s Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt credentials, round out those picks. It’s also worth noting that job postings for project managers increased by 20 percent from 2018 across all project management certifications.
| Certification | SimplyHired | Indeed | LinkedIn Jobs | LinkUp.com | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPM (Project Management Institute) | 593 | 718 | 1,187 | 381 | 2,879 |
| CSM (Scrum Alliance) | 3,550 | 4,916 | 9,286 | 3,052 | 20,804 |
| CSSBB (ASQ) | 998 | 1,231 | 1,817 | 848 | 4,864 |
| CSSGB (ASQ) | 1,205 | 1,457 | 1,966 | 842 | 5,470 |
| PMP (Project Management Institute) | 13,683 | 18,311 | 28,064 | 9,096 | 69,154 |
The same organization behind the more senior Project Management Professional (PMP) credential also backs the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). In fact, the CAPM is properly considered a steppingstone credential for those who wish to attain PMP status by stages, rather than in a single giant leap. That’s why PMI describes the CAPM as a “valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners” that is “designed for those with little or no project experience.”
The PMP requires three to five years of documented on-the-job project management experience, depending on the educational background of each applicant. On the other hand, the CAPM requires only a high school diploma and either 1,500 hours of documented on-the-job experience (about nine months of full-time work) or 23 hours of project management classroom training prior to taking the exam. The education prerequisite can be met by completing PMI’s Project Management Basics online course which costs $350 for PMI members and $400 for non-members.
Nor does the CAPM require continuing education (which PMI calls PDUs, or professional development units) as does the PMP (60 PDUs every three years) to maintain this credential. To recertify, CAPM holders must retake the test once every five years.
The CAPM is one of a small set of entry-level project management certifications (including the CompTIA Project+) that IT professionals interested in project management might choose to pursue. Remember, though, that it is just a steppingstone to the PMP.
Unless you work in a large organization where a project management team is in place that includes junior as well as senior positions, the CAPM by itself is unlikely to provide a ticket to a project management job. However, it’s ideal for IT professionals for whom project management is a part-time job role or who want to grow into full-time project management.
| Certification name | Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites/required courses | High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent, plus 1,500 hours of project management experience or 23 hours of project management education
Certification valid for five years; candidates must retake test to maintain credential. |
| Number of exams | One (150 questions; 15 questions are unscored; three hours to complete) |
| Cost per exam | Computer- or paper-based exams:
PMI member: $225 (retake $150) Nonmember: $300 (retake $200) Exam available in online proctored or center-based test (CBT) formats. Exam administered by Pearson VUE. |
| URL | www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspx |
| Self-study materials | PMI maintains a list of self-study materials on its exam guidance webpage, including the Exam Content Outline [pdf], trial exam questions [pdf] and the CAPM Handbook [pdf].
Numerous books are available, including: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) – Sixth Edition; Sept. 22, 2017; Project Management Institute; ISBN-10: 1628251840; ISBN-13: 978-1628251845 (available for free download to PMI members) CAPM test Prep, Third Edition, by Rita Mulcahy, Sept. 2013, RMC Publications, ISBN-10: 1932735720, ISBN-13: 978-1932735727 CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification All-in-One test Guide, Fourth Edition, by Joseph Phillips; April 23, 2018; McGraw-Hill Education; ISBN-10: 1259861627; ISBN-13: 978-1259861628 |
As companies seek to deliver more for less, many adopt Agile methodologies to streamline processes, build quality into products and ensure that final builds meet customer requirements. As Agile methodologies have become more popular, it’s no surprise that we see increased demand for IT practitioners qualified to manage projects in Agile environments.
While different Scrum master certifications are available, our pick is the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance. This nonprofit encourages adoption of Scrum and Agile practices, promotes user groups and learning events, and provides resources for professional development. The organization boasts more than 500,000 certified practitioners worldwide.
The Scrum Alliance provides a support system for Scrum practitioners, including Scrum Gatherings, user groups, virtual communications, coaching, online training and much more. In addition to community and advocacy activities, the Scrum Alliance offers numerous Scrum-related certifications at the foundation, advanced, professional, elevated (guide) and leadership levels. Scrum Alliance certifications are designed for team members engaged in Scrum master, product owners and developer roles. The Scrum master and product owner tracks offer credentials at the foundation, advanced and professional levels which the developer track only offers a foundation and professional level cert.
For project managers getting started as Scrum practitioners, the CSM makes an excellent entry-level credential. Not only must candidates demonstrate an understanding of Scrum principles and values, but they’ll learn how to implement and apply Scrum in practice. The Scrum Alliance provides CSMs with multiple resources, plus checklists and information about the servant-leader role of the Scrum master.
Globally recognized, ASQ certifications attest to candidate expertise, mastery of industry and regulation standards, and mastery of the ASQ Body of Knowledge. Currently, ASQ offers 18 credentials, three of which specifically target project management: the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) (expert level), the Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) (professional level) and the Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) (entry level).
The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt is ASQ’s highest Six Sigma credential. The CSSBB aims at experienced practitioners who understand Six Sigma methodologies (including the DMAIC model), tools, systems and philosophies. CSSBBs can lead teams or manage team dynamics, roles and responsibilities.
The path to CSSBB certification is rigorous. In addition to passing a comprehensive exam, candidates must complete two projects that employ Six Sigma tools and processes, resulting in project improvement and a positive financial project impact. An affidavit is also required to attest to the veracity of the project. Alternatively, candidates with at least three years of experience in one or more of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge areas need only complete one Black Belt project.
CSSBB candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of the ASQ Black Belt Body of Knowledge, called standards:
The CSSBB is valid for three years. To recertify, candidates must earn 18 recertification units or retake the exam.
| Certification name | Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites/required courses | Two completed projects with signed project affidavit, or one completed project with signed affidavit plus three years of experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge |
| Number of exams | One: computer-based (165 questions, 4.5 hours) or paper-based (150 questions, 4 hours) |
| Cost per exam | $438 members, $538 nonmembers (retakes $338)
Exams administered by Prometric. |
| URL | https://asq.org/cert/six-sigma-black-belt |
| Self-study materials | ASQ maintains a comprehensive list of test prep materials, including training opportunities, question banks, interactive trial exams, books and other recommended references. |
The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) by ASQ is a professional-level credential targeting experienced Six Sigma practitioners. Often, a CSSGB works under the direction of the more senior CSSBB or as an assistant. CSSGBs identify issues and drive quality and process improvements in projects.
To earn the credential, candidates should have at least three years of experience working with Six Sigma processes, systems and tools. The work experience must have been full time and compensated; an unpaid internship, for example, doesn’t count. In addition, work performed must have been in at least one of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge competency areas.
In addition to work experience, candidates must pass an test that tests their knowledge of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge. Currently, the Green Belt Body of Knowledge includes six competency areas:
Overall, this is an excellent credential for those who have some experience but are not quite ready to take on the roles and responsibilities of a Black Belt.
| Certification name | Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites/required courses | Three years of experience in one or more of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge areas
Experience must be a full-time paid position (internships do not meet the experience requirement) |
| Number of exams | One: computer-based (110 questions, 4.5 hours) or paper-based (100 questions, 4 hours) |
| Cost per exam | $338 members, $438 nonmembers; retakes cost $238
Exams administered by Prometric. |
| URL | https://asq.org/cert/six-sigma-green-belt |
| Self-study materials | ASQ maintains a comprehensive list of test prep materials, including training opportunities, question banks, interactive trial exams, books and other recommended references. |
The Project Management Institute (PMI) not only stands behind its Project Management Professional certification, it works with academia and training companies to ensure proper coverage and currency in the various curricula that support this and other PMI credentials. Boasting more than 500,000 global members and 750,000 PMP certified professionals around the world, PMI’s PMP remains one of the most prestigious project management credentials available. (Note: The PMP’s precursor, the CAPM, is covered in an earlier section of this article.)
That’s why you can obtain college- and university-based PMP training from so many institutions. It’s also why you may sometimes find PMP coverage integrated into certain degree programs (often at the master’s degree level).
The PMP credential is coveted by employers seeking the most highly skilled project management professionals. Developed by project managers, the PMP certification is the highest level offered in PMI certifications. It is designed to ensure that credential-holders possess the skills and qualifications necessary to successfully manage all phases of a project, including initiating, planning, scheduling, controlling and monitoring, and closing out the project.
PMP certified projects managers are also well versed and skilled in managing all aspects of the triple constraints – time, cost and scope. Employers depend on the skills of PMP professionals to manage budgets, track costs, manage scope creep, identify how changes to the triple constraints may introduce risk into the project, and minimize such risk to protect the project investment.
The standards for PMP certification are rigorous. Beyond passing a comprehensive exam, credential holders must first demonstrate and certify that they have the skills and education necessary to succeed in the project management field. Credential seekers should be ready to provide documentation for items such as education, projects worked on and hours spent in each of the five project management stages – initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing out the project.
While it’s difficult to achieve, the rewards for PMP credential holders can be significant. According to PMI’s Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th Edition, PMPs in the U.S. earn an average of 23 percent more than their non-credentialed counterparts. The survey reports median salaries of PMPs in the United States at $115,000, as opposed to $92,000 for non-PMP certified project managers.
For those interested in program management or wishing to specialize in a project management area, PMI offers several interesting additional credentials:
The PMP remains a nonpareil certification for IT and other professionals whose responsibilities encompass project management. It is the standard against which all other project management credentials are judged.
It should be noted that, after meeting the prerequisites, candidates are also required to pass a rigorous exam. Candidates must obtain an eligibility ID from PMI before they can register for the exam.
| Certification name | Project Management Professional (PMP) |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites/required Courses | Required courses: None
Prerequisite skills: Four-year degree, 4,500 hours in leading and directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education OR Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or equivalent), 7,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education Note: Credential holders must earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) per each three-year cycle to maintain certification. |
| Number of exams | One (200 questions, 4 hours) |
| Cost per exam | Paper* and computer-based exams:
PMI member: $405 (retake $275) Nonmember: $555 (retake $375) *Paper-based test only available if candidates lives more than 150 miles from testing center or if testing center is not available in the country of residence and travel would provide an undue burden. Exam administered by Prometric. Eligibility ID from PMI required to register. |
| URL | www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx |
| Self-study materials | PMI maintains a list of training resources on the PMP test guidance webpage, including links to trial questions, the PMP test Content Outline [pdf] and the PMP Handbook [pdf]. Additional training materials (quizzes, publications, books, practice guides and more) are available from the PMI Store.
Numerous books are available, including: Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) – Sixth Edition; Sept. 22, 2017; Project Management Institute; ISBN-10: 1628251840; ISBN-13: 978-1628251845 (available for free download to PMI members) PMP test Prep: Accelerated Learning to Pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam, Ninth Edition, by Rita Mulcahy; Feb. 1, 2018; RMC Publications Inc.; ISBN-10: 1943704040; ISBN-13: 978-143704040 CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification All-in-One test Guide, Fourth Edition, by Joseph Phillips; April 23, 2018; McGraw-Hill Education; ISBN-10: 1259861627; ISBN-13: 978-1259861628 Practice exams: PMP test practice questions and Study Guide, Ninth Edition, by J. LeRoy Ward and Ginger Levin; June 28, 2018; Auerbach Publications, ISBN-10: 1138440299; ISBN-13: 978-1138440299 |
Project management is truly a white-hot area for both certification seekers and employers. Several other project management certifications are available, for general IT project management as well as software development project management.
Honorable mention goes to the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) project management certifications, such as the Professional in Project Management, Associate in Project Management and Certified Project Director. The Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications (featured in the 2017 top-five list) are also excellent credentials and worth honorable mention.
The CompTIA Project+ credential (featured in the 2017 top-five list and honorable mention in 2018) remains a well-known entry-level project management certification for those starting their project management careers. ASQ’s Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) is another entry-level credential worth exploring, particularly if you’re interested in eventually moving up to the more senior Green and Black Belt credentials.
Most graduate business, management and management information systems (MIS) programs offer project management training to students, and some offer certificate programs outside the project management organizations as well.
You’ll also find training and occasional certification around various project management tool sets. For example, some Microsoft Learning Partners offer courses on Microsoft Project, and you can find a dizzying array of project management packages on Wikipedia’s comparison of project management software page.
The CAPM and Project+ remain the best-known entry-level project management certifications, with the PMP as the primary professional target and capstone for would-be professional IT project managers. Don’t forget to consider PMI’s related certifications as well. For project managers seeking entry into the realm of Scrum, the CSM is the best entry-level cert for Scrum practitioners.
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Test Preparation Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Test Preparation
2 Global Test Preparation Market Landscape by Player
2.1 Global Test Preparation Sales and Share by Player (2017-2022)
2.2 Global Test Preparation Revenue and Market Share by Player (2017-2022)
2.3 Global Test Preparation Average Price by Player (2017-2022)
2.4 Global Test Preparation Gross Margin by Player (2017-2022)
2.5 Test Preparation Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area and Product Type by Player
2.6 Test Preparation Market Competitive Situation and Trends
2.6.1 Test Preparation Market Concentration Rate
2.6.2 Test Preparation Market Share of Top 3 and Top 6 Players
2.6.3 Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Test Preparation Upstream and Downstream Analysis
3.1 Test Preparation Industrial Chain Analysis
3.2 Key Raw Materials Suppliers and Price Analysis
3.3 Key Raw Materials Supply and Demand Analysis
3.4 Manufacturing Process Analysis
3.5 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
3.6 Downstream Buyers
3.7 Value Chain Status Under COVID-18
4 Test Preparation Manufacturing Cost Analysis
4.1 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
4.2 Test Preparation Key Raw Materials Cost Analysis
4.2.1 Key Raw Materials Introduction
4.2.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Labor Cost Analysis
4.3.1 Labor Cost of Test Preparation Under COVID-19
4.4 Energy Costs Analysis
4.5 RandD Costs Analysis
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5 Market Dynamics
5.1 Drivers
5.2 Restraints and Challenges
5.3 Opportunities
5.3.1 Advances in Innovation and Technology for Test Preparation
5.3.2 Increased Demand in Emerging Markets
5.4 Test Preparation Industry Development Trends under COVID-19 Outbreak
5.4.1 Global COVID-19 Status Overview
5.4.2 Influence of COVID-19 Outbreak on Test Preparation Industry Development
5.5 Consumer Behavior Analysis
6 Players Profiles
6.1COMPANY
6.1.1COMPANYDetails
6.1.2COMPANYMajorBusiness
6.1.3COMPANYTest PreparationProductandSolutions
6.1.4COMPANYTest PreparationRevenue,GrossMarginandMarketShare(2019,2020,2021,and2023)
6.1.5COMPANYRecentDevelopmentsandFuturePlans
7 Global Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Region Wise (2017-2022)
7.1 Global Test Preparation Sales and Market Share, Region Wise (2017-2022)
7.2 Global Test Preparation Revenue (Revenue) and Market Share, Region Wise (2017-2022)
7.3 Global Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.4 United States Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.4.1 United States Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.5 Europe Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.5.1 Europe Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.6 China Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.6.1 China Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.7 Japan Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.7.1 Japan Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.8 India Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.8.1 India Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.9 Southeast Asia Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.9.1 Southeast Asia Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.10 Latin America Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.10.1 Latin America Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
7.11 Middle East and Africa Test Preparation Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2017-2022)
7.11.1 Middle East and Africa Test Preparation Market Under COVID-19
8 Global Test Preparation Sales, Revenue (Revenue), Price Trend by Type
8.1 Global Test Preparation Sales and Market Share by Type (2017-2022)
8.2 Global Test Preparation Revenue and Market Share by Type (2017-2022)
8.3 Global Test Preparation Price by Type (2017-2022)
8.4 Global Test Preparation Sales Growth Rate by Type (2017-2022)
8.4.1 Global Test Preparation Sales Growth Rate of Standby (off-line) UPS (2017-2022)
8.4.2 Global Test Preparation Sales Growth Rate of Line interactive UPS (2017-2022)
8.4.3 Global Test Preparation Sales Growth Rate of Online UPS (2017-2022)
9 Global Test Preparation Market Analysis by Application
9.1 Global Test Preparation Consumption and Market Share by Application (2017-2022)
9.2 Global Test Preparation Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2017-2022)
9.2.1 Global Test Preparation Consumption Growth Rate of Private Data Center (2017-2022)
9.2.2 Global Test Preparation Consumption Growth Rate of Commercial Data Center (2017-2022)
9.2.3 Global Test Preparation Consumption Growth Rate of Government/Military Data Center (2017-2022)
9.2.4 Global Test Preparation Consumption Growth Rate of Others (2017-2022)
10 Global Test Preparation Market Forecast (2022-2029)
10.1 Global Test Preparation Sales, Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.1.1 Global Test Preparation Sales and Growth Rate Forecast (2022-2029)
10.1.2 Global Test Preparation Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2022-2029)
10.1.3 Global Test Preparation Price and Trend Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2 Global Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast, Region Wise (2022-2029)
10.2.1 United States Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.2 Europe Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.3 China Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.4 Japan Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.5 India Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.6 Southeast Asia Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.7 Latin America Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.2.8 Middle East and Africa Test Preparation Sales and Revenue Forecast (2022-2029)
10.3 Global Test Preparation Sales, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type (2022-2029)
10.4 Global Test Preparation Consumption Forecast by Application (2022-2029)
10.5 Test Preparation Market Forecast Under COVID-19
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Methodology
12.2 Research Data Source
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