Stepping into the world of project management everyone asks themselves these questions and the answer they find is always the same. Simply put, any Project Management certification offered by the Project management institute is a sure shot way of getting that pay raise you've had your eyes on. The PMI Salary Survey Revealed That Professionals with the PMP Certification Earn 23% higher on average across the 37 countries, also with a PMP certification, your career prospects will take on a global outlook as the certification is recognized worldwide.
The present PMP holders have weighed in and the results support what we've said, with most saying they saw an increase in opportunities, as well as their credibility as a professional.
And they all agree that the right Project Management certification training is the most crucial aspect of the whole journey. The study material used and the methodology of the training institute should also be of high caliber.
The PMP course may be one of the most sought after professional courses, but it sure isn't one of the easiest. But worry not, with the right training and dedication, it will not be difficult to crack the exam. The thing to remember is most professionals who appear for the exam end up failing because they underestimate the importance of knowing how to be a good project manager and being able to crack the PMP exam.
Getting down to brass tacks, there are a few questions surrounding how expensive the certification really is, and we're here to answer it once and for all.
The investment is of $405 as Exam fee to PMI Institute if you are a member, if not it is highly recommended you become one as it will have immense future benefits. The PMP training you opt for by any the REPs is a cost that will vary from company to company.
Most important will be the way you prepare for the Examination, we've outlined the necessary steps that should be taken below,
- Review the course outline and understand what is asked of the aspiring project manager professional
- Enroll in a formal study course offered by R.E.Ps (registered education providers who are approved by PMI to give the required training and PDUs)
- Prepare a study plan according to your daily schedule and availability.
- make sure to Study from the current edition of the PMBOK
- Form study groups with fellow aspirants
- Test yourself with past papers and review your progress
Following these steps religiously is sure to give you an edge over other aspirants but more importantly, they will make sure your understanding of all the topics is top notch.
More about the membership, the Project Management Institute offers three types of them - Individual membership, Student membership, and Retiree membership. To boil it down the difference between Individual membership and the other membership options is that it will get you a discount on the PMI's examinations, and also on re-examination attempts.
Additional benefits of having a membership include access to the large library of webinars, peer-written articles, and also many volunteering activities which will give you opportunities to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) which are required to maintain your PMI certifications.
I am Kirti, a freelance writer and a blogger for ProThoughts.
ProThoughts offers Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification course in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Dubai.