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PMP Exam Pattern and PMP Exam Pass Rate

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PMP Exam Pattern and PMP Exam Pass Rate

Project Management Professional (PMP®️) is one of the most valuable certifications project managers hold as it is industry-recognized and highly valued across the globe. PMP certification is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI®️).

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI®️), at least one-third of project managers have a PMP certification.

PMP exam pattern

PMP Exam format

Total Questions: 200

Pretest question: 25 (Not added to PMP score)

Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Duration: 4 hours (No scheduled breaks mentioned)

Note: We do not know which 25 questions are pretest questions so all the questions are to be attempted with equal importance. Pretest questions are generally experimental in nature and given to check the validity for further examinations.

Does the Pretest Question affect exam performance?

The answer is YES PMP® candidates are affected by the pretest questions in the following way:

The 25 questions are spread across the 200 questions and you will not know which is the “pretest question”.
You might spend too much on a “pretest question” for which there is no score.
If the pretest question happens to be difficult, it might adversely impact the morale and confidence in your overall performance.

Download Free PMP® Exam Practice Test with 200 PMP® Questions.

Full-length PMP sample test with 200 PMP exam prep questions.

Preparation is fundamental to PASS. PMP exam is one of the most difficult exams to clear in one attempt. If you solve the sample PMP questions and score over 80%, there are chances of you clearing the PMP exam in the first attempt.

PMP examination is aligned to PMI’s PMBOK (Product Management Body of Knowledge) Guide- 6th Edition. PMP exam is based on five processes of project management and the questions are divided into the following percentages:

PMP Exam format

These percentages are used to determine the number of questions related to each domain and task that should appear on the multiple-choice format examination.

The detailed task for each domain is given in PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) ® Examination Content Outline.

The different types of questions that appear in the PMP certification exam are listed below:

Formula based questions
Situational based questions
Definition based questions
Knowledge-based questions
Interpretational based questions
Specific technique based questions
PMBOK Guide knowledge-based questions
ITTO (Inputs, Tools, Techniques & Outputs) based questions
Professional and Social Responsibility based questions.
Combination questions

To know more about different types of question, go through our blog PMP Exam Guidance With PMP Exam Format

PMP exam pass rate

PMP pass rate is the percentage of candidates qualifying the PMP exam in the first attempt. PMI does not disclose any information on the PMP exam pass rate.

According to the survey conducted for Project Management Trainers And Experts In Linkedin,

“40% of project management experts responded that the passing rate for the PMP exam is less than 50%”.

In the Project Management Institute’s PMP Handbook PMI clearly states that the passing score for all PMI exams is determined by the static model -Sound Psychometric Analysis.

In Sound Psychometric Analysis, there is no fixed marks or percentage to clear the exam. It is based on the difficulty level of the exam. If a candidate gets easy questions then the passing percentage will be higher compared to the question paper with difficult questions.

PMI uses subject matter experts from around the world to determine a point at which each candidate should pass the examination(s) and the examination point of difficulty.

Each scored questions on the exam is worth one point and your final score is calculated by totalling the points you have earned on the exam. There is no negative marking for the wrong answers.

No two candidates can get the same questions. Hence, it is clear that by using Sound Psychometric Model, PMI determines the difficulty level of question papers is similar for all the candidates.

Hence the passing score for every candidate is different.

There is no official statement about the passing score of PMP.

The PMP exam report does not declare any score. PMI mentions – ‘Pass or Fail’

The report also provides information about performance in each domain in terms of,

Above target- Exceeds the minimum requirements
Target- Your performance meets the minimum requirements
Below target- Your performance fails to meet the minimum requirements
Needs improvement- Your performance is far below target and recommends additional preparation.

PMI’s Sample Result Report showcases the performance information in terms of the above target, target, below target, and needs improvement.

PMP result report sample

Result report also shares a performance report in each domain:

PMP exam result report sample

The performance information in the result report is mentioned to convey the candidate about the strong and weak portion of the project domains. It does not conclude the pass or fail rate. PMP exam is judged based on overall performance in all the domains.

An Introduction To CAPM Certification

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An Introduction To CAPM Certification

What is CAPM?

Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM®️) is an entry-level certification in the field of Project Management accredited by the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI®️) in 2003. If you are a junior level Project Manager and want to set the stage for a remarkable career, then CAPM is the right credential to pursue.

In this rapidly growing profession, CAPM can act as a stepping stone in the field of project management.

CAPM validates the knowledge of the globally recognized language of project management. CAPM is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

The PMBOK® Guide is developed by active practitioners and subject matter experts, then reviewed by the project management community before it is released. PMI ensures that it is updated as per the current state of the profession.

What is the eligibility criteria for CAPM?

CAPM Eligibility Criteria

To qualify the eligibility criteria you can either choose to record 1500 hours of project management experience or 23 contact hours of project management education.

If you choose to record 1500 hours of project management experience, then all the projects have to be individually recorded as per the five processes of project management. Then a brief description of the project is to be written in the application.

If you choose to record 23 contact hours of project management education, then you must record the formal education hours which includes the formal education on project management.

The course must include:

Quality
Scope,
Time
Cost
Human resources
Communications
Risk
Procurement
Integration management.

You can take formal training on Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®️) from training institutes to fulfil the eligibility criteria of 23 contact hours of project management.

As mentioned in Certified Associate in Project Management Handbook, all applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected for audit. The educational qualification, project management experience and education are verified if your application is selected in the audit process. You need to send all the related documents to PMI for the completion of the audit process.

What are the exam pattern and exam format for CAPM certification?

Total Questions: 150

Pretest question: 15 (Not added to CAPM score)

Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Duration: 3 hours (No scheduled breaks mentioned)

Note: We do not know which 15 questions are pre-test questions so all the questions are to be attempted with equal importance. Pretest questions are generally experimental in nature and given to check the validity for further examinations.

The exam is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) with the following format:

Knowledge Areas Covered	Percentage of Questions
Introduction to Project Management	6%
Project Environment	6%
Role of the Project Manager	7%
Project Integration Management	9%
Project Scope Management	9%
Project Schedule Management	9%
Project Cost Management	8%
Project Quality Management	7%
Project Resource Management	8%
Project Communication Management	10%
Project Risk Management	8%
Project Procurement Management	4%
Project Stakeholder Management	9%
TOTAL	100%

Candidates are more likely to pass this exam if they have studied PMBOK® Guide well. The fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of project management aligned with PMBOK guide will help you to clear the exam.

What is the examination fee for CAPM certification?

CAPM Certification fee

CAPM is an entry-level certification. If you are a student and an aspiring CAPM certified professional, you can take up Student Bundle to get PMI Student Membership and CAPM exam fee into a single application.

It costs US$257: $32 for the cost of student membership and $225 for the member price of the CAPM exam.

How to apply for CAPM certification?

You can refer to Certified Associate in Project Management Handbook from PMI to fill the application. The overview of the application process can be understood by the following image:

CAPM Application process

Who can apply for CAPM Certification?

Entry-level professionals in project management.
Professionals who do not have any project management experience.
Junior Project Managers
Project team members
Project members involved in one or more projects

Demand and Scope for CAPM certification

There is a huge demand for Project Managers in all sectors.

Did you know, according to PMI’s Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap Report (2017-2027),

By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented role.

Demand for project managers from 2017-2027 in different countries

(Source: Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027)

To meet this demand and skill gap, many professionals are taking up industry-recognized Project Management certifications to enhance their skills and stand out from the crowd.

According to Payscale.com, the average annual salary of certified CAPM certified professionals are:

Average Annual Salary for CAPM certified professional

What are the advantages of getting CAPM Certified?

1. Global Recognition: Credentials from PMI is considered as industry- standard in-demand certification which validates the knowledge on project management.

2. Stepping stone for PMP Exam Preparation: The familiarity with PMBOK and the experience you gain after implementing the skills acquired from CAPM Certification will act as a strong footing for PMP examination preparation.

3. Professional Credibility: Thorough Understanding of the fundamental concepts through CAPM makes an individual highly proficient and boosts professional credibility.

4. Enhance Project Management Skills: CAPM Certification not only enhances your knowledge of Project Management, but it also helps to attain leadership quality and team management quality.

5. Career Advancement: CAPM accelerates the scope of your career as a Certified Associate Project Management professional with career advancement, professional growth, increase in salary and earning potential.

6.Higher Recruiter Visibility: Getting globally recognized professional certification captures the recruiter’s attention for a potential hiring requirement. The certification at the early stage of your career will make a path for better job opportunities.

7. Higher Pay: The certified associate in project management earns more than non-certified project management professionals.

8. Get more lucrative assignments: Certified professionals are more likely to get challenging Projects and opportunity to handle valued projects.

9. Professional Versatility: As a certified professional you might get a chance to lead the team, work in different projects and enhance your project management skill.

10. Recession-Proof your career: CAPM certification helps you stand out as an accomplished professional as compared to other non-certified peers in your field. During an economic crisis or in a period of slow growth or recession, non-certified project managers are more likely to come in the line of fire than their certified peers.

What will be career growth for CAPM Certified professionals?

1. If you are planning to crack the PMP Certification exam in the first attempt, then having CAPM Credentials will prove to be an asset and help you for PMP exam preparation.

2. The job profiles that CAPM certified professionals can apply for are:

Consultants
Business Analyst
Relational Administrator
Operational Support associate
PMO
Senior Project Manager in IT
Marketing Coordinator for Communications

For how many years CAPM certification is valid?

The CAPM certification is valid for 5 years from the date of clearing CAPM exam. For renewal of CAPM, you have to pursue CAPM certification again as a new candidate and go through the same application process. Your renewal period starts 12 months before your credential expiration date.

What Is The Fees To Apply For The PMP Examination?

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What Is The Fees To Apply For The PMP Examination?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) is one of the most lucrative certification endorsed by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Organizations across the globe are looking for project management practitioners who are not only skilled and experienced but also hold relevant certifications. There are ocean-like opportunities for certified PMP professionals in project-intensive industries such as manufacturing, Information Services, Business Services, Finance and Insurance, etc.

Cost is one of the crucial aspects of PMP. But it is worth getting PMP Certified.

The project management profession is expected to grow by US$6.61 trillion.

In the countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, project management roles are expected to grow by 13.4 million through 2020.

There are many aspects on which the cost of PMP certification depends.

PMI Membership
PMP Examination Fee
35 hours of PMP Training
Study Materials and Exam Simulators
Re-scheduling fee
Re-examination fee

The fees to apply for PMP certification depends on the status of PMI membership.

PMI Membership

PMI is worlds leading project management organization. The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries.

There are three types of PMI membership:

Individual Membership
Student Membership
Retiree membership
Group membership

Though it is not mandatory to take PMI membership for PMP certification but it is recommended to take PMI membership for a discount on exam fee, opportunity to join local PMI chapter, free access to PMBOK guide etc.

Annual membership fee: $129

One time application fee for PMP: $10

Connect with over 1 million global project management peers and experts through live events, learning seminars and online community. Build a network of peers that you can rely on for guidance, support and idea-sharing. Converse with peers locally, in other countries, in and outside your industry that shares the same core passion for project management.

You can also access to PMI Publications, global standards, tools and templates, member-only webinars, virtual events etc.

The PMP examination fee:

Membership Status

Exam fee

Annual Membership Fee

Application fee

Total Cost

PMI members

$405

$129

$10

$544

PMI non-members

$555

-

$555

Though total PMP application is not much affected by PMI membership.

The PDF version of the latest PMBOK® Guide is part of the PMP exam fee. So, if you are a PMI member, the pdf version of the book comes as free.

This book can be purchased as a printed copy (hard copy) from PMI at the rate of $49.50 for members and $99 for non-members.

It is also available in Amazon in different versions like a hardbound book or pdf or kindle. It is important to note that the PMBOK book is very much required but it serves as one of the reference materials.

As mentioned in PMP-Handbook,

The cost of PMP certification according to exam administration type and PMI membership is as follows:

PMP Certification fee

What is the cost of 35 hours of PMP Training?

Every PMP aspirants need to take 35 hours of PMP training to meet the eligibility criteria. The cost of 35 hours of PMP training varies from country to country and mode of training.

iCert Global conducts 4-days PMP®️training program based on the Project Management Institute’s “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition). Professionals will train you about the project lifecycle, process groups, knowledge areas and equip you with the functional knowledge and business insights to lead and manage projects effectively.

The cost iCert Global offers for PMP training across different countries are mentioned in the below table:

(Note: Cost may vary according to time)

Countries	Currency	Cost for E-Learning	Cost for Instructor-Led-Live Virtual Training	Cost for Instructor-Led-Live Classroom Training
US	USD	99	999	1499
Canada	CAD	99	999	1599
UK	GBP	99	599	1199
Aust	AUD	99	1499	1699
India	INR	3999	12999	14999
Singapore	SGD	99	999	1899
UAE	AED	499	1599	2499
Saudi	SAR	499	1599	2499
Europe	USD	99	999	1699

What is the cost of PMP Study Material and Exam Simulators?

As stated before PMBOK® guide is only the principal source. It is not the only source, so try to get study materials that you can access with regard to project management. Try to read as many as possible – the depth matters. With tons of information in the internet, you can make the most of the opportunity to your personal growth and benefit. The other study materials might cost you around $35-$65.

Exam simulators are practice test papers to check the extent of your preparation. You will get to know the stronger and weaker areas to concentrate on. The cost of exam simulators will range from $140 to $300

How much does the re-scheduling of PMP exam costs?

You can re-schedule your PMP exam two days before the scheduled date by paying the cancellation fee applied according to 30 days policy and 2 days policy.

If you reschedule or cancel your exam before 30 days of the exam appointment you will be charged $70

If you fail to reschedule or cancel your exam appointment before 2 calendar days you will forfeit the exam entire fee.

The following example gives you a clear picture of 30 days and 2 days policy:

PMP Exam Re-scheduling fee

What is the cost of Re-Examination of PMP if you could not clear PMP exam in first attempt?

You can take up re-examination for the remaining attempts by paying the following fee:

PMP Re-examination fee

Nine Steps to Become PMP®️ Certified Professional

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Nine Steps to Become PMP®️ Certified Professional

PMP is one of the most prestigious certifications project managers hold. Project management professional (PMP®️) certification is a globally-recognized certification accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI®️). Companies and organizations across the globe are looking for skilled project managers to contribute to the success of their business.

Here are the 9 steps to get PMP certification.

Step 1: Go through the PMP Handbook

Step 2: Meet the Eligibility Criteria

Step 3: Take PMP training to earn contact hours

Step 4: Know about the membership

Step 5: Signup with PMI and Fill the application

Step 6: Study PMBOK-6th edition guide

Step 7: Prepare notes and collect study- materials

Step 8: Take PMP exam simulators

Step 9: Take the exam

1. Go through the PMP handbook

PMP handbook is published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMP handbook from PMI has an overview of the PMP certification program. One can understand the certification process easily with the help of PMP handbook. The PMP credential handbook by PMI is available online for free. The PMP handbook contains details about:

The PMP eligibility requirements
Guide to complete the online application
PMP examination details
PMP certification fees
PMI audit process
PMP exam policies and procedure
PMP credential policies and procedure

PMP Handbook

2. Meet the Eligibility Criteria

You have to fulfil the pre-requisites to clear PMP examination.

PMP eligibility criteria

To become eligible for PMP certification, you need to satisfy the education, project experience, and project management education criteria.

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education

OR

Four-year degree
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education

3. Take PMP training to earn contact hours

35 hours of project management training education is required to fulfil the eligibility criteria to take up a prestigious certification exam in project management. The PMP Candidates should make sure that training consists of the following project management knowledge areas:

Project Quality
Project Scope
Project Schedule
Project Budget
Project Communications
Project Risk
Project Procurement
Project Integration Management.

The candidates should make sure that the following mode of education does not count as contact hours

PMI Chapter meeting with no learning activity.
Self-study
Management degree or post-graduation in management which cannot be mapped in project management knowledge areas mentioned above.

To get the 35PDUs, you can enrol in PMP® workshops for 2 to 6 days are conducted by R.E.Ps and training companies around the world. You will learn, engage, participate and gain knowledge in these 4 days of intensive training programs conducted by professionals who are experts in their domains. These sessions are very interactive with instructors and fellow participants that instils confidence and gets you ready to take up the challenge in the form of PMP® certification exam.

4. Know about the membership

The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries.

Though it is not mandatory to take PMI membership for PMP certification it is recommended for a discount on exam fee, opportunity to join local PMI chapter, free access to PMBOK guide etc.

If you are a member of PMI, PMI arranges frequent meetings, global conferences for members across the globe and speak a common language of project management.

You can also access to online communities, templates, member-only webinars, virtual events etc. It will help you to build your network.

5. Sign up with PMI and fill the application

Go to http://www.pmi.org/ and click on “Login / Register” at the top-right corner and create an account.
Wait for the follow-up mail from PMI, confirm your registration and login to your account.
Fill the application according to the procedure given in PMP handbook

Refer our blogs for detail procedure

6. Study PMBOK-6th Edition Guide

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) is PMI's flagship publication and is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry.

PMBOK-6th edition

The PMBOK® Guide is your principal book. So study and master it. It is the key source but not the only source. You can consider PMBOK® Guide as a primary reference.

This guide has answers to most of the questions posed in the final exams and hence be thorough. Expert opinion has it that close to 75% of PMP® exam questions are from PMBOK® Guide.

According to PMI, PMP exam is based on 5 main domains:

PMP Exam format

7. Prepare notes and collect study materials

As stated before PMBOK® guide is only the principal source. It is not the only source, so try to get study materials that you can access with regard to project management. Try to read as many as possible – the depth matters. With tons of information in the internet, you can make the most of the opportunity to your personal growth and benefit.

You need to earn PMP-stipulated 35 contacts hours or PDUs (Professional Development Unit) which cant be earned by self-study.

8. Take PMP Exam Simulators

Exam simulators are practice test papers to check the extent of your preparation. You will get to know the stronger and weaker areas to concentrate on.

The are many free resources to check your preparation level.

Download Free PMP® Exam Practice Test with 200 PMP® Questions.

Full-length PMP sample test with 200 PMP exam prep questions.

The advice given by experts is that sample papers scores should be always 90% and above. If you can get that kind of score in your practice test consistently, you will clear in the first attempt.

9. Take the exam

Now, that all is done, its time to wrap up and appear for the exam on the scheduled date and time for your PMP® certification exam.

Total Questions: 200

Pretest question: 25 (Not added to PMP score)

Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Duration: 4 hours (No scheduled breaks mentioned)

Note: We do not know which 25 questions are pre-test questions so all the questions are to be attempted with equal importance. Pretest questions are generally experimental in nature and given to check the validity for further examinations.

Don’t skip the short tutorial on how to use the computer and the software at the beginning of the exam to avoid a blunder.

Why do we need to get PMP certification?

PMP certification holds good value in the field of project management.

According to the statistics report by WRIKE,

“80 percent of high-performing projects are led by a certified project manager”.

There are ocean-like opportunities in the field of project management for PMP certified professional.

According to PMI’s Talent Gap: Project management through 2020,

Demand and Scope for PMP Certification

The earning potential increases with experience and progress of knowledge. According to Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th Edition, certified PMP professionals earn 23% higher salary on average across 37 countries surveyed.

The countries with higher increase in the median salary of certified professionals are:

Country	Earning advantage
South Africa	58%
Ecuador	53%
Colombia	48%
Chile	43%
Mexico	43%

In the United States, the median salary of Certified PMP professionals among survey respondents was 25% higher than the median salary of those without the PMP certification ($115,000 versus $92,000).

How much does it cost for PMP certification?

PMI® Membership fee	$139
PMI® Membership renewal fee	$129 per year
PMP® Certification Exam fee - PMI® Membership	$405
PMP® Certification Exam fee for non-members	$555
PMP Renewal Fee for members	$60
PMP Renewal Fee for members	$150
Reexamination fee for PMI® members	$275
Reexamination fee for non-members	$375

Fixed cost

PMI Membership Fee
PMBOK® Guide
PMP Certification Fee
Rescheduling Fee
PMP renewal fee

Variable cost.

Training Course
Reference/Study materials

Check our blog for cost in detail- What Is The Cost Of Pmp Certification?

What is the salary for Certified PMP professionals?

According to Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th Edition from PMI.

Salary Based On Employment

The salary structure for PMP varies from country to country. The countries where project management professionals report the highest median salaries

Surprisingly, its not the United States (US$112,000), that tops the chart for the highest median salary project management professionals. It is Switzerland (US$130,996). Egypt is the country with the lowest median salary(US$10,159).

Salary based on certification status

PMP certification has to be renewed to maintain the “active” status. One of the factors to influence the salary is the certification status. The tenure of the PMP certification has its added advantage. South Africa tops the list for median salary at 58%for PMP certified professionals as compared to those without PMP credential.

Salary Based On Position

The position with added roles and responsibilities plays a significant role in deciding the salary. The PMP professionals draw more as salary with respect to their designation. Higher the position, the higher the pay. It can be inferred from the survey that Nigeria, offers the highest in terms of the median salary for a Project Manager III (US$30,305 ), Project Manager 11 (US$20,735 ) and Project Manager I (US$13,079).

Salary Based On Project Size

Project Managers managing larger projects and big teams are paid more. However, the variance of salary with regard to team size changes from country to country.

What Are The Target Audience And Eligibility Criteria For Doing A PMP® Certification?

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Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the benchmark for professional certification offered by the Project Management Institute. The professionals who successfully pass the PMP exam enter the elite club of PMP certification holders. There are just 1 million PMP certified professionals globally. PMP certification features in the ‘Top 10 Highest Paying Certifications.”

The PMP® certification demonstrates professionals’ knowledge and experience in project management including the five processes and ten knowledge areas of project management, and PMP® certification is renowned and recognized worldwide and applicable to all the verticals in the industry.

The average salary of a PMP certified professional in the United States is $80,000 – $110,000 according to PMI’s Project Management Salary Survey 10th edition. You can also visit our blog to know more about the average salary of a PMP (Project Management Professional) certified project manager worldwide.

The benefits of a PMP certification in terms of career advancement, global recognition, prominence, job opportunities, compensation are just great – but are you PMP certified?

If the answer is NO, then find out if you are eligible.

Eligibility criteria for PMP® certification:

PMP Eligibility Criteria

To become eligible for PMP certification, you need to satisfy the education, project experience, and project management education criteria.

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education

OR

Four-year degree
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education

Note: “Can I take the PMP® exam without experience?” – is that your question? Why don’t you visit our article to find out more about it?

Almost everyone understands the education qualification aspect. But what is meant by project management experience and project management education?

Project Management Experience

Project management as a profession is all about delivery based on the agreed scope of work, execution, and communication with respective stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome. Communication is the cornerstone for a project manager to delegate, coordinate, manage and mitigate (risks) in each and every phase all the way to closure and handover of the project. This is the fundamental why Project Management experience matters so much and carries weightage.

In case you have a secondary degree, all the 7500 hours need not be in actual project management. The experience in a project environment is also counted. You don’t have to be a project manager at all times. A leading or directing role like that of a Project Lead, or Assitant Supervisor or team member will do. The title doesn’t count as much as the experience. Bottom line: You must have 3.5 years of experience in leading and managing projects.

Likewise, you hold an under-graduation credential, then 2 years of experience in leading and managing projects is absolutely mandatory.

The roles can be:

Supervisor
Team leader
Assistant project manager
Project Manager
Project coordinators
Any role participating in project management processes

Project Management Education

The PMP certification exam is aligned with the PMI’s reference guide PMBOK- 6th edition This reference book is the core material about the principles and practices of project management covering 10 knowledge areas and 49 processes that a project manager must be proficient. The questions of the PMP exam is based on the 5 domains with differing percentage as detailed in the table.

Experience for “Leading and directing” projects will fall under five processes of project management: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing.

PMP exam will test your knowledge areas are in five different project domains with differing percentages as detailed in the table. In order to pass, you must be strong in the subject matter to score well and clear the exam in your first attempt.

PMP Exam Format

You need 35 contact hours of PMP Training to satisfy the project management education requirement as prescribed by PMI.

You can earn these 35 hours through our PMP certification program which is conducted in 3 different modes of training :

Instructor- LED Classroom Training
Instructor- LED Live Online Training (Live or Virtual Training)
Self-paced Online Training or E-Learning

If you want to know “How do you Get 35 Contact Hours Of Project Management Education In PMP?”, please visit our blog to learn more about “What counts as contact hours for PMP”.

Target Audience

PMP exam is best suited for professionals with at least three (3) years of project management experience. They include:

Program managers,
Project managers, and
Project leaders
PMO leaders,
Project Executives
Project Engineers
Associate Project Managers
Team Managers
Team Leads/
Aspirants in the field of project management.

The target audiences must possess at least 2 years experience at least two (2) years of experience managing projects, including experience performing ALL of the following activities:

Project scope definition
Stakeholder management
Development of project plan and schedule
Project communications coordination
Managing Project Team
Cost Estimation
Monitoring of resources and project progress based on milestones
Risk assessment and mitigation
Evaluation of project performance
Quality management

Note: The PMP Exam will change on July 1, 2020

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) has decided to the Course Outline based on its survey and expert opinion from its Subject Matter Experts panel. The PMP exam will change on July 1, 2020.

The present PMP course outline is based on 5 main domains, and the new course outline of PMP exam effect from July 2020 will focus on 3 new domains:

People – Skills and knowledge (42%)
Process- Technical aspects of handling projects (50%)
Business Environment- Strategical aspects between the project and the organization (8%)

PMP New Course Outline JULY 01 2020

The new detailed framework of the content outline is based on predictive (approximately 50%), agile/hybrid (approximately 50%) approaches.

It will be a wise move to get your PMP certified as soon as possible before the PMP® Exam Changes on 1st July 2020.

What Is The Average Salary Of A PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified Project Manager Worldwide?

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What Is The Average Salary Of A PMP (Project Management Professional) Certified Project Manager Worldwide?

Companies are setting major hiring goals and for a project manager, the most decorated and distinguished PMP certification is a key differentiator. PMP certified professionals set themselves apart with their experience, expertise and exclusive skill-set in leading and managing complex projects. Project Management roles call for in-demand project management skills to demonstrate your capabilities and competencies – and that’s where PMP will prove to be the clincher.

The increasing demand for skilled project management professionals and the excellent salary levels make PMP highly desirable for both project managers and potential job seekers.

PMP-1 million

(source: www.pmi.org)

The demand for PMP professionals cannot be met by the existing supply as there are just 1 million PMP holders against the need for 2.2 million per year as per the PMI-commissioned talent gap analysis.

Some statistics about Project Management opportunities:

By 2020, there will be more than 15.7 million roles created for project managers.
The project management profession is further estimated to grow by $6.61 trillion.
PMP certification directly translates to a rise in salaries. PMPs draw 23% more than non-certified peers.
What is the mean household income in the United States? The mean household income in the United States, according to the US Census Bureau 2014 Annual Social and Economic Supplement, was $72,641
What Is The Average Salary Of A PMP Certified Professional In The United States? According to, PMI’s Project Management Salary Survey 10th edition, it is $110,000. Look at the difference a certification can add value monetarily.
The growth in project management roles is forecast by 13.4 million through 2020. The expanding job markets, the project management roles will increase in 10 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom as reported in Talent Gap: Project Management through 2020)

Industry growth world wide

Source: PMI’s INDUSTRY GROWTH FORECAST

The Average Salary Of A PMP Certified Project Management Worldwide

The source for the data represented in this blog is the Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th Edition from PMI.

Salary Based On Employment

The salary structure for PMP varies from country to country. The countries where project management professionals report the highest median salaries

Surprisingly, its not the United States (US$112,000), that tops the chart for the highest median salary project management professionals. It is Switzerland (US$130,996). Egypt is the country with the lowest median salary(US$10,159).

Salary based on Number of Years of Experience in Project Management

Salary based on certification status

PMP certification has to be renewed to maintain the “active” status. One of the factors to influence the salary is the certification status. The tenure of the PMP certification has its added advantage. South Africa tops the list for median salary at 58%for PMP certified professionals as compared to those without PMP credential.

Salary Based On Position

The position with added roles and responsibilities plays a significant role in deciding the salary. The PMP professionals draw more as salary with respect to their designation. Higher the position, the higher the pay. It can be inferred from the survey that Nigeria, offers the highest in terms of the median salary for a Project Manager III (US$30,305 ), Project Manager 11 (US$20,735 ) and Project Manager I (US$13,079).

Salary Based On Project Size

Project Managers managing larger projects and big teams are paid more. However, the variance of salary with regard to team size changes from country to country.

Footnotes:

For a more detailed and comprehensive study of the PMP salary worldwide, you may please visit https://bit.ly/pmpsalaries

Are you interested in learning more about the top IT certifications that working professionals are aiming to target in 2020? Read our blog on 'Top 10 High Paying Certifications to Target in 2020.’

Is It Worth Getting a PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification?

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Is It Worth Getting PMP Certification?

Yes, it is definitely worth getting PMP certification. It is worth the hard work, effort, time and money.

First let us know,

What is PMP all about?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is a globally recognized certification accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI®)- globally recognized organization in the field of project management.

PMP credential is an industry-recognized standard certification for project managers worldwide. Project managers having PMP credentials can witness their career growth as soon as they get certified. It validates their experience, knowledge, capability, and required skills to lead and manage complex projects.

Professionals who meet the following criteria can apply for prestigious PMP certification and take their career to a higher level:

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
5 years or 7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

OR

Four-year degree
3 years or 4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

PMP certification is aligned to the reference guide PMBOK- 6th edition released by PMI. It is the fundamental resource for the PMP credential aspirants. PMBOK-6th edition is developed by subject matter experts and reviewed by PMI’s Project management community. PMBOK guide is available in English and 11 other languages (Arabic, Chinese [simplified], French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese Brazilian, Russian and Spanish).

PMP examination is based on five domains mentioned in PMBOK-6 edition

PMP exam format

Let us know why getting PMP certification is worthy.

Adds value to your career

PMP credential definitely adds value to your career as it validates your competency and knowledge in the field of project management. It provides an opportunity to handle complex projects in the organization. PMP certification helps you to gain trust from the employers

The credentials from PMI prove that your knowledge is up to date as PMI course content is based on the current industry situation. It includes:

Trends and emerging practices
Tailoring considerations
A greater emphasis on Strategic and Business Knowledge
A new section on the role of the project manager

You can apply your project management skills according to the newest project management trends.

According to the statistics report by WRIKE,

“80 percent of high-performing projects are led by a certified project manager”.

Job opportunities worldwide

There are ocean-like opportunities in the field of project management for PMP certified professional.

According to PMI’s Talent Gap: Project management through 2020,

PMP job opportunity

Project-intensive industries: The industries with a high level of project-oriented work. These industries are:

Information services
Manufacturing
Business services
Finance and insurance
Oil and Gas
Construction
Utilities

The project management profession is expected to grow by US$6.61 trillion.

In the countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, project management roles are expected to grow by 13.4 million through 2020.

Build network globally

Credentials from PMI is not just certification. It also gives opportunities to meet active practitioners and subject matter experts under one roof.

The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries.

Though it is not mandatory to take PMI membership for PMP certification but it is recommended to take PMI membership for a discount on exam fee, opportunity to join local PMI chapter, free access to PMBOK guide etc.

If you are a member of PMI, PMI arranges frequent meetings, global conferences for members across the globe and speak common language of project management.

You can also access to online communities, templates, member-only webinars, virtual events etc. It will help you to build your network.

Higher earning potential

The earning potential increases with experience and progress of knowledge. According to Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th Edition, certified PMP professionals earn 23% higher salary on average across 37 countries surveyed.

The countries with higher increase in the median salary of certified professionals are:

Country	Earning advantage
South Africa	58%
Ecuador	53%
Colombia	48%
Chile	43%
Mexico	43%

In the United States the median salary of Certified PMP professionals among survey respondents was 25% higher than the median salary of those without the PMP certification ($115,000 versus $92,000).

Continuous learning

Even after you get PMP certified once you get PMP certified you need to maintain your certification by earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) as a part of the Continuing Certification Requirement (CCR) Program.

1 PDU= 1 hour of learning activity

This allows you to gain knowledge on a continuous basis. You can earn PDU’s by attending webinars, joining the discussion thread, volunteering for local PMI chapter or by completing relevant educational courses by training organizations.

The Global Project Management community helps you to stay updated with recent methodologies and techniques.

Validates dedication towards a career

Getting PMP certification is not an easy task. Once you get PMP certified you will experience confidence to handle any kind of projects and increases the project success rate. It requires a lot of effort and commitment towards the goal.

The employee with continuous learning and dedicated to professional growth is an asset to the company.

The employers know the importance of trainings on project management.

According to PMI’s Pulse Of The Profession,

Three in five organizations provide training on project management tools and techniques.

Percentage of organization adopting PMP training

Conclusion

By knowing all the perks of getting PMP certified we can conclude that “yes” it is indeed worth all the efforts, money and time.

How should I Re-apply for PMP (Project Management Professional) Examination?

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How should I Re-apply for PMP examination?

Project Management Certification (PMP®) is the most sought and lucrative certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and considered as one of the difficult exams in the field of project management. This is the reason for PMP being valuable credential.

The PMP exam is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)- 6th Edition. It includes all the processes, knowledge areas and terminology. PMBOK is one of the study reference guides to clear PMP exam but working experience in the field of project management will surely help you to clear the exam in the first attempt.

How difficult it is to clear the PMP exam?

Yes, it is very difficult to clear the exam in the first attempt. A Lot of effort and time is required to get PMP credentials. The preparation time should be well planned in order to cover all the topics of the PMBOK guide. It requires at least 2 to 3 months of preparation depending on aspirant’s capability and efforts invested. Knowing the difficulty level, we can say that it is not easy to clear the PMP exam in the first attempt. Second chances are expected to be quite fruitful if you consider the following factors while preparing:

The factors you need to consider for re-examination:

The content outline – PMBOK is one of the reference books. You should not depend only on the PMBOK guide to clear the exam. You need to get proper guidance, study material and exam simulator to know the strength and weaknesses in each domain area and prepare accordingly.

Discipline and dedicated study plan - Proper preparation is required to attempt any examination. Develop a work plan by working on your weaker domains. Attend webinars and workshops for better preparation.

PMP Exam format

3. Think according to PMP- Sometimes we tend to answer the question according to our work experience. To clear the PMP examination, be conversant to PMBOK guide.

What is the pass rate for the PMP exam?

It is difficult to predict the pass rate for the PMP exam as the Project management Institute does not disclose the overall passing percentage. PMI says there are one million active PMP certified since 1983.

PMP -One million

According to the survey conducted for Project Management Trainers And Experts In Linkedin,

“40% of project management experts responded that the passing rate for the PMP exam is less than 50%”.

How many attempts are allowed by PMI to clear PMP exam?

As mentioned in PMI’s PMP handbook, PMI allows 3 attempts in one-year exam eligibility. Once the PMI approves your application, your one-year exam eligibility period begins.

Schedule your exam according to preparation and time gap left in the exam eligibility period.

What to do if you couldn't clear the PMP exam in the first attempt?

If you couldn't clear the PMP exam in the first attempt, you can schedule your exam for further attempts by following the simple steps:

Log in to pmi.org
Pay the re-examination fee
You will receive an email with new eligibility ID
Use that eligibility ID to schedule your exam

What is the cost of PMP re-examination?

You can take up re-examination for the remaining attempts by paying the following fee:

PMP Re-examination fees

What if you couldn't clear PMP exam in all the three attempts?

If you couldn’t clear PMP exam in all the three attempts, you must wait for one year to re-apply for PMP examination. The waiting period starts from the day you took your last examination. There are many other certifications offered by PMI. Candidate can apply for other certification in the same exam eligibility period by paying the initial certification fees. The certifications candidate can apply are:

CAPM -
PMI-RMP
PMI-PBA
PMI-ACP
PfMP
PgMP
PMI-SP

How to re-apply for PMP examination after completing the waiting period?

If you want to re-apply for PMP certification, you have to start again from the beginning. Fill the new application form with the required project management experience and project management education. Pay the fee according to your membership with PMI.

PMI will confirm the approval of the application and provide one-year exam eligibility period with 3 attempts.

How to re-schedule the PMP exam?

You can re-schedule your PMP exam two days before the scheduled date by paying the cancellation fee applied according to 30 days policy and 2 days policy.

If you reschedule or cancel your exam before 30 days of the exam appointment you will be charged $70

If you fail to reschedule or cancel your exam appointment before 2 calendar days you will forfeit the exam entire fee.

The following example gives you a clear picture of 30 days and 2 days policy:

PMP Re-scheduling

What is the cost of PMP Certification?

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What is the cost of PMP Certification?

PMI® Membership fee	$139
PMI® Membership renewal fee	$129 per year
PMP® Certification Exam fee - PMI® Membership	$405
PMP® Certification Exam fee for non-members	$555
PMP Renewal Fee for members	$60
PMP Renewal Fee for members	$150
Reexamination fee for PMI® members	$275
Reexamination fee for non-members	$375

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is highly respected, and widely recognized and hailed as the gold standard in project management.

To become PMP certified, the eligibility criteria set by PMI have to be met. So next comes the cost of the PMP examination. Many presume the PMP exam fee as the cost of a PMP certification exam. The are other costs that need to considered to work out the total cost of certification. And the cost varies depending upon the region and PMI chapters. There is something called hidden cost or cost that we don’t factor – which is the time spent.

Cost of PMP Certification- iCert Global

The costs of PMP certification can be broken down into

Fixed cost

PMI Membership Fee
PMBOK® Guide
PMP Certification Fee
Rescheduling Fee
PMP renewal fee

Variable cost.

Training Course
Reference/Study materials

1. PMI Membership Fee

There is no mandate to become a PMI member to take the PMP exam. However, the benefits that come with PMI membership are just too good to miss – you can get a free copy of the latest version PMBOK and the PMP exam fees will become appreciably less as you can save close to $100.

The table below shows the PMI Membership Fee

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PMI Membership Fees	Prices in USD
One-time Application Fee	$10
PMI Membership Fee	$129

Note: the membership for students is $32.

The membership with the local PMI chapter is strongly recommended as you will gain access to professional development opportunities. The fees towards Chapter membership varies between $12-$60.

2. PMBOK® Guide – Cost: $49.50 to $99 [Pdf version free for PMI members].

The PDF version of the latest PMBOK® Guide is part of the PMP exam fee. So, if you are a PMI member, the pdf version of the book comes as free.

This book can be purchased as a printed copy (hard copy) from PMI at the rate of $49.50 for members and $99for non-members.

It is also available in Amazon in different versions like a hardbound book or pdf or kindle. It is important to note that the PMBOK book is very much required but it serves as one of the reference materials.

3. PMP Certification Fee – Cost: $ 405 for members, $ 555 for non-members

This cost component is perceived by many as the COST. It is the heaviest in cost compared to other components, but this isn’t the only one. This is one of many. Let us be clear about the expenses to be incurred.

The PMP certification fees are clearly detailed in the PMP Handbook. The table below presents the information with regard to the Exam Type and corresponding fee structure.

Exam Administration Type	PMI Member Status	US Dollars	Euros
Center-based testing (CBT) Paper-based testing (PBT)	member	$405	€340
Center-based testing (CBT) Paper-based testing (PBT)	nonmember	$555	€465
Reexamination CBT/PBT	member	$275	€230
Reexamination CBT/PBT	nonmember	$375	€315
CCR certification renewal	member	$60	USD only
CCR certification renewal	nonmember	$150	USD only

The PMI membership is valid for only one year. Can you observe the fee difference between member and non-member? The discount is significant, and you also get a pdf version of PMBOK for free.

4. PMP Certification Training Course – Cost: depends on country/service provider/mode of training

PMI prescribes the 35 PDU (Professional Development Units) as one of the major prerequisites to qualify for the PMP exam. So, a formal training course that will provide you the 35 PDUs with proof of attending training is an absolute must. PMI insists on the certification of completion from your training provider. The exam is difficult and demanding, and this training course is good as a refresher course to help you come to speed.

4.1 Why is the PMP Certification Training Course a variable cost?

There are three modes of training for PMP training.

Instructor- LED Classroom Training
Instructor- LED Live Online Training (Liver Virtual Training)
Self-paced Online Training or E-Learning

Instructor- LED Classroom Training

It is a brick and mortar set up - the physical classroom. The main advantage of this method is the face-to-face engagement that registers higher participation and interaction between the instructor and participants, which makes the training very productive. It is usually conducted in a 4-day format covering the complete curriculum. The cost depends on the country and training provider.

PMP Certification classroom varies in course fee based on country as presented below:

America, Canada, Australia: $1500
South America (Brazil, Chile): $600
China, India: $500
European Countries: $1200
Arabian Countries: $2000

So, there is no fixed price and it impacts the PMP certification cost.

Instructor- LED Live Online Training (Liver Virtual Training)

Live Online Training is virtual. This method is convenient for those who find it difficult to commute to attend classroom training and prefer to connect in the virtual mode. Live Online Training is conducted online using specialized and specific software like such as Citrix GoToMeeting, Cisco WebEx, etc.

The cost starts at $229 and goes upwards.

Self-paced Online Training or E-Learning

E-learning is anywhere anytime learning. This self-study enables the participant to learn at their convenience and calls for the basic requirement of a work station (Desktop, laptop or hand-held devices) and internet connectivity.

Cost: This method is by far the most cost-effective starting from $129 onwards. There are some training providers who offer for lesser price.

So, choosing the mode of training directly impacts the total cost of PMP certification.

5. Reference/Study materials

As stated before, studying PMBOK alone won't suffice. There are more materials and literature and practice tests and mock exams. You have to devote dedicated time become to ace your PMP exam.

The Reference/Study materials include other PMP study guides ($35-$65 ), by authors of repute, ebooks, Exam simulators($140 to $300), Question Banks, Brain Dumps, Practice exams, and mock tests.

Cost: It depends upon the time you spend and the money you wish to invest in buying the reference materials.

6. Rescheduling Fee – Cost: $70

Uncertainty is a way of life. There are always exceptions. Sometimes, things don’t run as planned. In the event of you missing the scheduled PMP exam for whatever reason, you can always reschedule the exam but PMI charges a fee.

Cost: PMI will charge $70 to reschedule the exam provided it is within 30 days.

Now that you are PMP certified, does it mean no more spending? There is still one component left: cost charged for Renewal of your PMP certification.

7. Renewal of your PMP certification – Cost: $60 for a PMI member, $150 for a non-member.

The PMP certification is not valid for life. It has to be renewed every 3 years and there is a cost factor involved.

You don’t have to be a PMI member to renew your PMP certificate but the cost to renew is lesser for a PMI member.

PMI has made it easier to earn these PDUs at a lower cost. You will have to spend 1 hour of time to earn 1 PDU.

The Cost for renewal for a PMI member is $60 and $150 for a non-member.

All the costs that have to be borne towards PMP certification been covered. Given the variables, it is difficult to arrive at a specific number as the total cost. You can do the math to work out the average cost towards PMP certification.

What is the PMP® Pass Rate?

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What is the PMP® Pass Rate?

There is no official statement about the pass rate and passing score of PMP.

The PMP exam report does not declare any score. PMI mentions – ‘Pass or Fail’.

What is PMP?

PMP certification is globally recognized and important certifications for the success of the Project Management career path. PMP is one of the toughest exams to clear.

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI®), PMP is a gold standard of Project Management Certification. It validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams.

The eligibility criteria to apply for PMP certification:

Eligibility Criteria for PMP

What is the PMP pass rate?

PMP pass rate is the number of candidates qualifying the PMP exam in the first attempt. PMI does not disclose any information on the PMP exam pass rate.

According to the survey conducted for Project Management Trainers And Experts In Linkedin,

“40% of project management experts responded that the passing rate for the PMP exam is less than 50%”.

PMI does not mention passing score now but when PMBOK Guide 3rd edition was released in 2004, PMI has stated the passing percentage would be 81%. The PMP Handbook of the year 2005 clearly mentioned a 61% passing score.

Also, in 2006 frequently asked questions section PMI had mentioned 106 marks out of 175 which approximately comes to 61%. But now PMI does not disclose any passing score or passing rate.

What is the passing score for PMP?

In the Project Management Institute’s PMP Handbook PMI clearly states that the passing score for all PMI exams is determined by the static model -Sound Psychometric Analysis.

PMI uses subject matter experts from around the world to determine how many questions you must answer correctly to pass the exam but it is not disclosed.

Each scored question on the exam is worth one point and your final score is calculated by totalling the points you have earned on the exam. There is no negative marking for the wrong answer.

No two candidates can get the same questions. Hence, it is clear that by using Sound Psychometric Model, PMI determines the difficulty level of question papers is similar for all the candidates.

Hence the passing score for every candidate is different.

There is no official statement about the passing score of PMP.

What is the structure of the PMP exam?

Total Questions: 200

Pretest question: 25 (Not added to PMP score)

Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions

Duration: 4 hours (No scheduled breaks mentioned)

Note: We do not know which 25 questions are pre-test questions so all the questions are to be attempted with equal importance. Pretest questions are generally experimental in nature and given to check the validity for further examinations.

Download Free PMP® Exam Practice Test with 200 PMP® Questions.
Full-length PMP sample test with 200 PMP exam prep questions.

If you solve the sample PMP questions and score over 80%, there are chances of you clearing the PMP exam in the first attempt.

The examination format for PMP is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)- 6th Edition. It includes all project domains, knowledge areas and processes. PMI has divided the percentage of questions in all the domain as follows:

PMP Exam Format

What does the PMP result report include?

The PMP exam report does not declare any score. PMI mentions – ‘Pass or Fail’

The report also provides information about performance in each domain in terms of,

Above target- Exceeds the minimum requirements
Target- Your performance meets the minimum requirements
Below target- Your performance fails to meet the minimum requirements
Needs improvement- Your performance is far below target and recommends additional preparation.

PMI’s Sample Result Report showcases the performance information in terms of the above target, target, below target, and needs improvement.

Sample exam result report from PMI

Result report also shares a performance report in each domain:

Sample result report for each domains

Is it necessary to get Target and Above target in all the domains to clear the PMP exam?

The performance information in the result report is mentioned to convey the candidate about the strong and weak portion of the project domains. It does not conclude the pass or fail rate. PMP exam is judged based on overall performance in all the domains.

Is the PMP Certification Better Than MBA?

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Is the PMP Certification Better Than MBA?

It is difficult to pick and place one over the other. PMP and MBA have their own standing in the market and perceived as a status symbol. MBA is a Master's Degree in Business Administration. PMP is an expert certification in project management. MBA involves all the aspects of business and strategy from an organization and PMP is a focused study on the ten knowledge areas of project management and prepares the professionals for successful execution and implementation of projects. Both bring value to the table with added benefits - an MBA degree will give you more and advanced knowledge, PMP training certification will help you build core competency and develop expertise in project management!

An MBA with a PMP certification certainly increases your worth.

Masters in Project Management (MBA)

The MBA is a master's program that is broad-based as it involves an in-depth study of a catalog of courses with regard to Business which hones your skills and knowledge. The MBA program is offered by a number of universities and colleges, and hence the demand from MBA holders depends upon the recognition of and reputation factors. Then again, MBA is costly and time-consuming. The Business Management facets covered as part of the curriculum include:

Marketing
Finance
Accounting
Organizational Behavior (HR)
Entrepreneurship
Strategy
Economics
Operations
Statistics.
Ethics

PMP Certification

PMP certification in project management is offered by the PMI (Project Management Institute). PMP is rated as one of the top certifications in the industry and considered as the crown jewel in project management.

The Project Management Institute prescribes best practices in project management to effectively lead and manage projects by focusing on 49 processes and 10 knowledge areas as listed below:

Integration
Scope
Schedule
Cost
Quality
Resources
Communication
Risk
Procurement
Stakeholders

PMP and MBA – how do they differ?

Eligibility

PMP:

There are no particular graduation required to become eligible. Any degree will do. The prerequisites focus more on the project management experience the professional need to achieve in order to qualify for the PMP exam. So any graduate degree with 3 years or 4500 hours of experience in leading and managing projects will meet the requirement set by PMI to take the PMP exam.

Four-year degree
3 years or 4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

MBA

Admission for MBA programs for well recognized and reputed colleges like Ivy-league calls for excellent performance in the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test ) exam or Common Admission Test (CAT). GMAT and CAT are very tough and highly competitive, and only top scorers are considered who will have to clear further rounds of discussion and interviews. This criterion is not compulsory to do an MBA program and not at all a prerequisite. The major prerequisite to an MBA program is any under-graduation.

Validity or expiry

The PMP certification is valid only for 3 years and has to be renewed once in 3 years. There is no need to take every 3 years the PMP exam again. To maintain the “active” status of the PMP certification, please study the “how to renew PMP certification.” The “active “status can be verified from the PMI registry.

There is no expiry for an MBA degree. Once you successfully earn your MBA degree, It is valid for a lifetime

Responsibility

A business manager with an MBA is responsible for managing all the aspects of a business. A PMP certified project manager is responsible for the successful execution of the project from start to finish. Their focus is on project management and their business goals or triple bottom line is confined to the projects or projects engaged.

Why is PMP better than an MBA?

PMP- one million certified professionals

For starters, there are too many colleges and universities offering both degree and diploma in MBA. So the supply exceeds the demand and brings down the demand. Unless you graduate from world-renowned colleges/universities, head hunters aren’t that inclined to shortlist your profile based on an MBA degree.
PMP is niche. Elite. Exclusive. There are only 1 million certified PMP professionals. The need for qualified PMP professionals is around 2.1 million per year as per the PMI-commissioned talent gap analysis. So the demand for PMP is huge.
PMP professionals possess technical and managerial skills. MBAs study end-to-end on the business side only. MBAadmittedly is broad in business skills and knowledge, while PMP is a structured and specialized study of project management. Every organization runs on projects and needs managers both on business and technology and that’s where PMP will have an edge.
PMP is inexpensive and less in duration as compared to an MBA which takes time and more spending as part of the cost of education.

The returns on investment are better in PMP than MBA

Average annual salaries of Certified PMP and MBA

Surely, in the short term, PMP is higher in ROI. MBA will need more time to recover investment and longer to see the returns on investment.

The Average Salary for People with Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degrees in the united states is $100,000. The Average Salary for Professionals with PMP certification in the united states is $105,000. So it's almost the same.

But the cost and time invested in earning an MBA degree are much higher as compared to PMP. Fulfilling the prerequisites, you can become a PMP certified professional within 6 months by spending something over $2,000. And what is the salary drawn by an average PMP professional? $105,000. So an investment of $2,000 empowers you to earn $105,000.

The MBA program is time and effort-intensive and. It takes 2 years with a tuition fee of $97000 [ MBA from Harvard costs $97000 ] and the average salary for an MBA professional is $100,000.

PMP: In 6 months, spending $2,000 to earn $105,000

MBA: In 2 years or 24 months, spending $97000 to earn $100,000

Do the math, and you will find out the yield is higher in PMP. In the long run, MBA can fetch the returns but PMP has a great head start.

Is PMP certification is a valuable addition to MBA?

It depends. One cannot even attempt to answer or hazard a guess.

The portfolio chosen by the MBA professional as a career choice matters. Some MBAs are into Finance, Marketing, Branding, where a PMP doesn’t complement.

For some organizations, projects are the main source of income. In such a set-up, MBA with a PMP certification is a killer combination as the organization’s day-to-day operations as well as the project execution with technical prowess is greatly complimented.

It’s a known fact that PMP professionals earn 23% more than non-certified. PMP has become a must-have credential as witnessed by our times.

Project-based organizations always prefer to have PMP certified managers for their functional knowledge and managerial abilities. PMP is also known Hence it can help MBA holders with a PMP in finding job opportunities, increased pay, career acceleration and job retention during a recession.

In conclusion, an MBA with a PMP would be more rounded as the common denominator in both MBA and PMP is business. PMP is also considered a good certification in business. So an MBA with PMP strikes a good balance between managing projects and business.

Comparison Of PMP® Certification And Lean Six Sigma Certification

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Comparison Of PMP® Certification And Lean Six Sigma Certification

PMP- Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is an industry-recognized credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). It is a certification that prescribes the best practices for project management designed to improve the success rate of the project.

Lean Six Sigma certification is a quality management certification offered by the International Association of Six Sigma Certifications (IASSC™) designed to reduce variations and eliminate waste which ensures the quality of the process.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

PMP:

PMP Eligibility Criteria

Lean Six Sigma:

There is no such prerequisite to take any of the Lean Six Sigma Certification exams accredited by IASSC™. LSS has a hierarchy of certifications to progress in career path:

METHODOLOGIES USED

Both the methodologies of PMP and LSS are based on knowledge bodies targeting the progress and success of the project.

PMP methodology is based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 6th Edition published by PMI. It includes 5 processes of project management:

Initiating
Panning
Executing
Monitoring and controlling
Closing

LSS methodology is based on a problem-solving framework with a cycle called DMAIC which is a data-driven quality strategy for improving the quality of the process. DMAIC is an acronym of:

Define
Measure
Analyze
Improve
Control

TARGET AUDIENCE

There are many professionals who hold dual certification. Anyone can do both the certifications to add value to their career path. PMP certification helps project managers lead and direct the project and improve the success rate of the project while LSS certification makes them improve the quality of the process. Some organizations prefer both the certification holders to ensure the quality and success of the project.

The target audience for PMP Certification:

Project Manager
Project Coordinators,
Supervisor for PMO
Team Manager
Team Leader

The target audience for Lean Six Sigma Certification:

Quality Managers
Quality System Managers
Quality Engineers
Quality Supervisors
Quality Analysts
Quality Auditors
Team Leaders
Software Professionals
Project Managers
Improvement Managers
Operational line managers

AVERAGE ANNUAL INCOME

PMP and LSS both are globally recognized certifications which increases the earning potential.

The average annual salary of certified PMP:

Average annual Salary of Certified PMP professionals

Lean six sigma certified professionals earn according to the hierarchy of the certifications.

The average annual salary for certified Lean Six Sigma professionals:

Average annual salary of certified Lean Six Sigma Professionals

EXAM FORMAT

PMP exam:

PMP Exam format

Lean Six Sigma Certifications:

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

60 multiple-choice questions

Duration: 2 hours

Qualifying points: 230 points out of 300 points

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

100 questions

Duration: 3 hours

Qualifying points: 385 points out of 500 points

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

150 questions

Duration: 4 hours

Qualifying points: 580 points out of 750 points

FEE STRUCTURE

PMP:

PMP exam fee structure

Lean Six Sigma Certification:

The cost for the IASSC Certified Yellow Belt Exam is $195 USD.

The cost for the IASSC Certified Green Belt Exam is $295 USD.

The cost for the IASSC Certified Black Belt Exam is $395 USD.

MAINTENANCE OF CREDENTIALS

PMP:

PMP credentials credited by PMI has to be renewed every three years to maintain the credentials.

PDU’s Required: 60

LSS:

Lean six sigma certifications have no expiry date.

Benefits Of Doing Both The Certifications:

Improves overall performance
Globally recognized and in-demand certifications
Expand career opportunities
Ability to apply both the methodologies which adds value to the organization
Higher pay
Increase market reach and scope

Is a Scrum Master a Project Manager?

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Is a Scrum Master a Project Manager?

Possibly. It is inconclusive. Both scrum master and project manager contribute to a project. There is a misconception that project manager in an agile environment is called scrum master. No, it is not so.

It is to be noted that project managers do not always become scrum masters, or you don’t become a scrum master being a project manager. The project manager and Scrum Master roles might have some overlapping but they are distinct and different. The responsibilities of a project manager are not the same as scrum master nor does the skills match.

Who is a Scrum Master?

The Scrum Master is a facilitator who ensures the scrum principles are adhered without any allowance in agile projects. The scrum master promotes and supports Scrum. The Scrum Master conduct as servant-leader for Team. Scrum Masters helps everyone in the team to understand Scrum theory, practices, rules, and values. Scrum master coaches and motivates. Scrum master never enforces.

Who is a Project Manager?

A project manager is responsible for leading a project right from its inception to delivery. A project manager plans and organizes and manages the resources, scope, schedule time and stakeholders necessary to complete a project. The project manager is responsible for the success of the project within cost and on time.

Project Manager and Scrum Master - In a nutshell

A Project Manager aims to bring the project to a successful conclusion, while a Scrum Master empowers the Scrum Team.
The Scrum Master always places the needs of the team first. This with the firm belief that you get the best out of people when you empower them.
A project manager is responsible to develop based on agreed requirements and deliver a project within budget and on time. The scrum master ensures the maximum value of the product is achieved by getting the needs to get the best out of the team.

Responsibilities of Project Manager and Scrum Master

Project Manager:

Develop project scopes and objectives
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan
Prepare a Budget
Measure project performance
Manage the relationship with stakeholders
Time Estimating
Cost Estimating
Documentation

Scrum Master:

Forecast the number of deliverables possible in a single iteration
Estimate and plan
Coach the team in agile practices
Serve the team rather than direct the team.
Remove blockers/impediments
Monitor the progress of a sprint
Promote continuous communication
Facilitate sprint planning and meetings
Monitor and helps improve team dynamics
Motivate the team

Some Statistics

To substantiate the statement that Scrum Master could have been Project Managers, let us look into some of the insights from the survey report of “2019 Scrum Master Trends,” which lists the titles previously held by a scrum master.

Project manager: 31 percent.
Software developer or engineer: 25 percent.
Business analyst: 10 percent.
Quality assurance: 8 percent.

In a survey of made with 2,100 scrum masters by Scrum.org and Age of Product

14% stated that their agile practice was part of their organization’s project management office (PMO)
31% acknowledged having held the title of project manager before becoming a scrum master.

Scrum Master & Project Manager: Are they similar?

It is by now evident that scrum master and project manager are different and distinct but there are overlapping in their roles. By now, you would have realized that both the roles are quite different, yet important. Let’s understand the similarities between these two roles:

Both are focused on the team’s efficiency and performance.
Scrum Master facilitates and coaches the team. Project Manager involves troubleshooting measures to resolve team issues and conflicts.
In both the roles, the decision making authority rest elsewhere. In the case of a Project Manager, the stakeholder decides. In the case of scrum master, it will be the product owner.
Both Scrum Master and Project Manager stress the importance of quality and stickler to adherence to quality standards.
With the right skill set and experience, Both command respect and demand in the industry.

What are the differences between Scrum Master & Project Manager?

Let’s understand the differences between the two roles:

1. Industry-specific. Scrum Master can engage in IT and IT-related industry whereas Project Manager is too broad and can engage in any industry.

2. A Scrum Master's core contribution lies in scope, quality, and resource management knowledge areas. A Project Manager involves in all the ten knowledge areas of project management.

3. A Project Manager handles significantly large teams and sometimes, multiple teams or multiple projects. Scrum Master works in a team that is relatively smaller in size.

4. Scrum Master conducts daily scrum meetings. While the Project Manager schedules meetings based on need, calendar and communication plan

5. A Scrum Master follows scrum framework and scrum rules strictly without deviations. Project Manager has the choice to customize their approach and tailor it according to the requirement. The project demand determines the selection of approaches.

6. The team members’ work schedule and responsibilities are assigned by the Project Manager, while the Scrum Master coaches and motivates the team

7. Scrum Master focuses on maximizing the product value while the Project Manager is more concerned about the plan, scope, and schedule of the project.

8. PMP or Prince2 certifications are the essential and most recognized certification for Project Manager, while Scrum Master requires a certification from scrum alliance.

Closure

The answer for about Scrum Manager as a Project Manager is divided in opinion as some experts differ with a resounding “No”, while some concur with ” possibly”, but none with a concrete “yes”. Hence there is a gray area as a result of the overlapping of duties in both the roles, but the similarity ends there. The project manager role is more about leadership, while the scrum master is about coaching and motivation. Also, both the roles are so different in their roles and responsibilities. Scrum Master works in an agile environment. The project manager predominantly follows the traditional waterfall, but with the latest PMP certification from PMI, the upgraded version of the reference material PMBOK 6th guide, the Project Manager can follow the agile approach. So the playing area is getting levelled. With the Project Manager playing an active role in an agile approach, it will be interesting to see how the future will unfold.

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How To Get 35 Contact Hours Of Project Management Education In PMP?

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How To Get 35 Contact Hours Of Project Management Education In PMP?

What is PMP?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is a benchmark for project management. The PMP certification validates the experience, knowledge, expertise, capability, competency and required skills to lead and manage projects.

Eligibility Criteria

PMP Eligibility Criteria

As stated in the Project Management Institute’s PMP Handbook, you must attain 35 hours of formal education to fulfill the eligibility criteria.

What is 35 contact hours of project management education?

35 contact hours of project management education is a formal education that addresses the learning objective of project management in terms of hours. It can be attained by any mode of training such as classroom training, online training or e-learning.

You need to document your 35 hours of ‘contact hours’ prior to filling the PMP application.

35 hours of project management education is mandatory for both a four-year degree holder and a high school graduate.

Project management education of 35 hours never expires.

What counts as contact hours for PMP?

Contact hours are a formal education on project management strictly measured in hours.

As mentioned in the PMP Handbook,

One hour of classroom instruction equals one contact hour. If you have completed a university or college course on project management such as MBA that met for three hours per week for 15 weeks, you would record 45 contact hours. If only a portion of a course dealt with project management, only the hours spent on project management can be applied toward the total.

The PMP Candidates must classify the course content in following project management knowledge areas:

Project Quality
Project Scope
Project Schedule
Project Budget
Project Communications
Project Risk
Project Procurement
Project Integration Management.

What doesn't count as contact hours?

PMI Chapter meeting with no learning activity.
Self-study
Management degree or post-graduation in management which cannot be mapped in project management knowledge areas mentioned above.

Why are 35 hours of project management education required?

35 hours of project management education is required to fulfill the eligibility criteria to take up a prestigious certification exam of project management accredited by the globally recognized Project Management Institute(PMI®).

35 hours of project management education helps you to understand the fundamentals of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) on which the PMP exam is based.

How to get 35 contact hours of Project Management Education for PMP?

You can attain 35 contact hours of project management by taking up professional courses, workshops and training sessions offered by,

PMI registered education providers (R.E.P.s)

The PMP training courses offered by R.E.P.s in any mode of training can be qualified as project management education.

Employer/ company-sponsored programs

The programs offered by the company to enhance the management skills of the employees aligned with PMBOK knowledge areas can qualify the project management education.

Training companies or consultants

The education institutes providing training in project management which can be mapped to knowledge areas and project management processes according to PMBOK-6th edition can qualify project management education.

Distance-learning companies, including an end-of-course assessment

Instructor-LED online training or self-paced e-learning which covers the knowledge areas of project management and which can be documented or mapped in terms of project management knowledge areas can be qualified as project management education.

University/college academic and continuing education programs

Project management education which falls under the project management knowledge area and can be documented can be qualified. Note that the contact hours are strictly based on the project management education which can satisfy the project management knowledge areas and not the overall degree program.

PMI Chapters

PMI or PMI component organizations conduct regular chapter meetings. The learning activity hours which can be documented are qualified as project management education.

What if you don’t have a document related to project management education?

You need documents related to project management education to qualify the audit process.

If you fail the audit process, there is a one-year suspension period to apply for that certification again.

Comparison of Popular Professional Certification Search Trends in 2019 in the United States

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Comparison of Popular Professional Certifications Search Trends in the Year 2019 in the United States.

Google Trends data from 1st January 2019 until date (12th December 2019) for the following professional certification search terms across the United States.

1. Google Search Trends (1st January 2019 to 12th December 2019)
Popular Professional Certification Training Courses in the United States.

2. PMP Certification - Top (related) Search Queries in the United States
Top search queries related to the search term pmp certification.

3. Six Sigma Certification - Top (related) Search Queries in the United States
Top search queries related to the search term six sigma certification.

4. Scrum Certification - Top (related) Search Queries in the United States
Top search queries related to the term scrum certification.

5. Agile Certification - Top (related) Search Queries in the United States
Top search queries related to the term agile certification.

6. DevOps Certification - Top (related) Search Queries in the United States
Top search queries related to the term devops certification.

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Can I take the PMP® exam without experience?

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Can I take the PMP® exam without experience?

No. You cannot take the PMP exam without the required project management experience and education.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is one of the prestigious and globally recognized certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). According to PMI,s PMP handbook the prerequisites for PMP clearly states that you must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in leading and directing projects.

Eligibility criteria for applying PMP® certification:

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

OR

Four-year degree
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

What are 4500 or 7500 hours of leading and directing projects?

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) defines a project as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.”

“Leading and directing” projects is any experience that falls under five processes of project management. The work in all the five project management processes includes:

Initiating

Initiating any project or sharing your ideas, creating the objective of the project or part of project management.

Planning

Converting the idea into proper work structure, creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), creating blueprints, resource planning, building, communication strategy.

Executing

Executing the project scope within a constrained timeframe, solving problems, quality management, cost management, and risk management.

Monitoring and Controlling

Tracking the project, reporting the project update and changes required, performance analysis, fixing problems, resource management, stakeholder management, cost management etc.

Closing
Handing over, reviewing, documentation, finalizing and managing the final project report, etc.
It is not necessary to have” Project Manager” designation in all the projects you worked on.
4500 or 7500 hours of experience can include all the experience you worked in project management processes. For every project, you do not need to have experience in all five process groups.
In PMI’s PMP handbook, it is mentioned that the experience does not necessarily have to be paid work, but it does need to be in a professional setting.

What designation can be considered as a Project Management experience?

4500 or 7500 hours in leading and directing projects can be defined as an experience in any role which falls under project management processes.

A leading or directing role can be,

Supervisor
Team leader
Assistant project manager
Project Manager
Project coordinators
Any role participating in project management processes

You need reference related to all the projects and validation by your reporting manager to experience and description to qualify the audit process.

If you fail the audit process, there is a one-year suspension period to apply for that certification again.

How to get Project Management Experience?

Step up the ladder along with your company to get project management experience. Take up a small project to lead and get experience in any of the five project management processes as mentioned above, PMI does not necessarily look for “Project manager” job title.
To qualify PM experience, you have to keep a record of your work which includes initiating, planning, executing, managing and controlling, and closing such. Document your work with the information:

Industry you worked
Start and end date of the project
Reporting manager
Experience summary

Consider the past work experience which holds good for the definition of the project “a temporary endeavor was undertaken to create a unique product or service.” Keep a track of your work which comes with a specific deliverable and deadline.

As mentioned above, the project management experience need not be paid work. You can take up volunteering projects to get PM experience in any of the five processes of project management.
Create opportunities to lead the project by taking up other project management courses. Certified Associate Project Management Certification (CAPM) is one of the best project management certifications to start with. CAPM certification will help you to understand the fundamentals of the PMBOK Guide.

Will the New PMP Exam from 1st July 2020 be more Agile Focused?

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Will the New PMP Exam from JANUARY 2, 2021 be more Agile Focused?

Yes. The new PMP Exam in 2021 will be more Agile focused

The PMP exam in 2021 will feature half of the questions about agile and hybrid approaches.
50% of the questions will be on the Agile and Hybrid Project Life Cycle.

PMI conducts a survey once in 4 years to understand and identify the evolving changes and merging trends that impact project management and influence the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. There was one such survey conducted in 2019. Reflecting on the findings of the survey, PMI decided to update its PMP Exam Course Outline. The PMP exam will follow the new PMP Course Outline (PCO).

We hear the ‘PMP Exam is changing’.

Yes. It is changing.

The new PMP exam format will be followed from JANUARY 2, 2021.

The current PMP exam course outline contains 5 main domains: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.

The new PMP course outline (PCO) effective from JANUARY 2, 2021 will focus on 3 new domains based: Predictive, Agile And Hybrid approaches.

How does the new PMP Exam in 2021 connect with PMI Talent Triangle?

PMI published the new PMP Exam Content Outline published in June 2019.

The PMI Talent Triangle™ is a combination of technical, leadership, and strategic and business management expertise as defined by PMI.

PMI Talent Triangle

The PMI Talent Triangle prescribes the primary skills essential for a Project Manager. The competencies based on the talent triangle are elaborated in the table below.

Competencies based on PMI Talent Triangle

The new PMP exam in 2021 will require candidates to build capability and competency in three domains:

People (42%)
Process (50%)
Business Environment (8%)

How does the PMI Talent Triangle connect with the new PMP Exam Course Outline?

Look at how the Domains in the PMP 2021 Exam are mapped to the three primarily skills:

Leadership is mapped to the People domain.
Technical Project Management is mapped to Process domain.
Strategic & Business Management is mapped to Business Environment domains

You can confirm the information by visiting the PMP Exam Content Outline

Will 2021 PMP Exam be more Agile focused?

Yes. Agile becomes a MUST

The new PMP content outline

The PMP Exam Content Outline 2019 that will come into effect from 2 January, 2021 will be based on 3 domains.
Questions of PMP Exam will be categorized into three domains namely, People, Process and Business Environment.
The PMP exam in 2021 will feature half of the questions about agile and hybrid approaches.
Since the focus on Agile and hybrid approaches is higher, the number of questions will increase about it will increase.
50% of the questions will be on the Predictive Project Life Cycle. 50% of the questions will be on the Agile and Hybrid Project Life Cycle. This distribution will be spread across all three domains.
The distribution of questions based on domains is broken down into 42% – people, 50% – process, and 8% business environment.

Should I take the PMP exam before the new 2021 update?

Yes. You better take up the exam before the changes come into effect on 1st July 2020. You still have time as it takes around 8 to 12 weeks to prepare. You have time left. Make the most of it. You know what to expect from the present PMP exam as there innumerable resources online and offline. But you have no idea what lies ahead for the new PMP 2020 exam. Given the uncertainty, it will be a wise call to get PMP certified when the window is still open. After March 31, 2020, it will be too late.

How Long Does It Take To Get A PMP® Certification?

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How Long Does It Take To Get A PMP® Certification?

Preparation is the most critical factor in becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Depending on the prerequisites and preparedness it is possible to get a PMP certification in 8 to 12 weeks after applying to PMI.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is a benchmark for project management. The PMP certification validates the experience, knowledge, expertise, capability, competency and required skills to lead and manage projects. PMP certification is the most recognized and sought after project management certification. The PMP certification is compelling in its benefits and considered to be lucrative as it increases the earning potential. PMI’s PMBOK (Product Management Body of Knowledge) Guide is one of the reference books for PMP certification.

PMP Pre-requisites:

You need 4500 or 7500 hours of project management experience to fulfil the eligibility.

You can use the following calculation to record your experience in hours:

Project hours = Average number of working days in a month x Average number of productive hours a day x Number of months worked on that project

There are only 8 hours in a day.
Five days and therefore 40 hours in a workweek
Deducting the vacations thats around 2 weeks in a calendar year leaves us with 50 workweeks.
50 workweeks translate to 2000 hours in a year.
PMI recognizes only the first 40 hours each week.
Non-overlapping hours cannot be accounted for.
Therefore, the total experience required works out to 4500 hours or 3 years.

After meeting the eligibility criteria, You need to apply for PMP application by registering with PMI.

(Source: PMI’s PMP Handbook)

PMP Application and PMI's Notifications

PMI provides 90 days to fill the application form from the time you start filling the application. The step by step procedure to fill PMP application is in reference to PMI’s PMP Handbook. You need to incorporate project management experience in PMP application form which can be time-consuming.
During those 90 days, PMI will send you reminders to submit the application form in case it is incomplete.
Once you submit the application online, PMI takes 5 calendar days to confirm the receipt and completeness of the PMP application form. You can also submit the application by post.
If your application is selected for the audit process, you have 90 days to send audit materials.

During an audit, you will be asked to submit supporting documentation such as:

Copies of your diploma/global equivalent
Signatures from your supervisor(s) or manager(s) from the project(s) recorded in the experience verification section of the application
Copies of certificates and/or letters from the training institute(s) for each course recorded on the application to meet the required contact hours of project management education
Once you send the audit materials to PMI via postal mail or express courier service, PMI takes 5 to 7 business days to complete the audit process after receiving all the supporting documents at once.

Note: If you fail the audit process, there is a one-year suspension period to apply for that certification again.

If you pass the audit process, PMI will send you a notification mail to submit the payment.
Once you submit the payment, PMI will notify you with confirmation of application approval.

You have one-year time period from the date of application approval to take up the exam. You have three attempts to pass the examination.

If you fail the PMP examination in the first attempt, you can apply for re-examination by submitting the following payment:

If you fail the PMP exam in all 3 attempts, you must wait one year from the date of the last examination you took to reapply for the certification.

Preparation is the most critical factor in becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Depending on the prerequisites and preparedness it is possible to get a PMP certification in 8 to 12 weeks after applying to PMI.

Please read this blog from an information perspective and do not be discouraged at all. PMP might be tough but with dedicated effort and disciplined approach, you can pass in the first attempt.

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PMP Exam Guidance With PMP Exam Format

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PMP Exam Guidance With PMP Exam Format

PMP Exam based Questions

FORMULA based questions
SITUATIONAL based questions
DEFINITION based questions
KNOWLEDGE based questions
INTERPRETATIONAL based questions
SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE based questions
PMBOK GUIDE KNOWLEDGE based questions
ITTO (Inputs, Tools, Techniques & Outputs) based questions
Professional and Social Responsibility based questions.
Combination questions

Preparation is fundamental to PASS.

Agreed PMP is tough. The reading required is rigorous and effort tremendous. But nothing comes easy and if you wish to crack the coveted PMP exam, then preparation and practice are decisive to pass.

First, let us learn about the Pre-Requisite Qualifications for PMP certification.

It’s important to keep in mind that you must fulfill the eligibility criteria to take the PMP exam. The pre-requisites for the PMP exam are detailed below:

Education and Experience

PMP Eligibility Criteria

If you meet the above requirements, then you are qualified to appear for the PMP exam.

FEES

The examination fee is $405 for registered members and $555 for non-registered members.

PDUs

The 35 hours of Professional Development Units (PDUs) is MANDATORY to meet the requirements prescribed by PMI to sit for the PMP exam. You can gain the 35 PDUs by attending workshop sessions, coursework, and training through a globally registered PMI Education Provider. Please note that one PDU is equal to one hour of training.

PMP Examination Structure

Become familiar with the structure of the PMP exam before you begin your preparation. The PMP exam conducted by PMI will be difficult and demanding. So, get a good head start

It is essential to understand the basic structure of a PMP exam before starting to prepare for, or before sitting the exam. Being familiar with the structure will put you at an advantage.

PMP has the following phases with a breakdown of questions in percentage:


I. Initiating	13%
II. Planning	24%
III. Executing	31%
IV. Monitoring and Controlling	25%
V. Closing	7%
Total	100%

Each phase is significant. The PMP exam will test your knowledge in each phase. All the phases are related from the start of the project to the end. The first four phases are high in percentage because they are the most complex phases of the project.

PMP Exam Questions

The PMP exam consists of 200 items, out of which 25 are pre-test questions.
The pretest questions have no score.
Only 175 will get the score.
You will not know which question is a pre-test question. You need to answer all the 200 questions.
The duration of the exam will be 4 hours. And there are no breaks.

PMP Passing Score

PMP is no longer publishing the passing score.
The outcome of the exam is indicated by pass or fail. The performance rating of the domains and the overall exam are also published.
PMI uses “sound psychometric analysis” to calculate the passing figure.
For each question, a point is awarded, and the subject matter experts selected by PMI will decide the number of right answers to pass the PMP exam.

PMP Exam Preparation

You can confidently sit for the exam and move forward with confidence: check out these four ways wth which project management professionals commonly tackle the exam prep process.

1. Picture the final line

Write down a mission and vision statement clearly spelling the importance of achieving the PMP credential. State the reasons why PMP is important to accelerate your career and increasing your earning potential. Read it, again and again, to stay motivated.

Prepare a study plan that fills the weeks and months ahead of the exam day.
Make the schedule after careful consideration balancing the work and family obligation.
Stay on track by sharing the goal with friends, colleagues, other PMP aspirants and PMP professionals known to you that will help in ascertaining your course path.

2. Walk the PMP path

You have to become familiar with the PMP exam pattern of 200 questions.
Read and review the course outline and pay attention to the knowledge areas covered.
Try to get an idea about the different formats of 200 questions by visiting some sample papers.

3. Chart out the course of action

Execute your plan and start your study based on the schedule prepared.
Find out the prep resources collected by you – it can be the PMBOK-6th edition, study materials provided by the training institutes where you earned the 35 PDUs and other relevant and required books and literature.
Attempt as many practice tests and mock exams. These exams are available online and offline as well. Check with your training institute who might offer a question bank or simulator to help you practice. Preparation is the key.
Get guidance from PMI chapter members and recommendations from PMP professionals.

4. Become a part of the community

Get connected with the PMP community wherein you can benefit from the experience and wisdom of Project professionals who advise and keep you motivated.
Join the discussions of professional groups, like PMI’s LinkedIn group that centres around PMP certifications. You can get to know the challenges and seek professional help in overcoming the odds.
Become active in other PMP communities. Post a question, provide answers that you might know and engage in that thread. It's good to stay connected.

PMP Exam Question Format and Types

The PMP exam is composed of 200 multiple-choice questions.

The different types of questions that appear in the PMP certification exam are listed below

FORMULA based questions
SITUATIONAL based questions
DEFINITION based questions
KNOWLEDGE based questions
INTERPRETATIONAL based questions
SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE based questions
PMBOK GUIDE KNOWLEDGE based questions
ITTO (Inputs, Tools, Techniques & Outputs) based questions
Professional and Social Responsibility based questions.
Combination questions

1. FORMULA based questions

In order to pass the PMP exam, it is critical you will have to be well-versed with the definitions, concepts, all the formuals, processes and knowledge areas.
There are 49 PMP exam formulas which you should know like the back of the palm. It can range from averages to probability to forward pass or backward pass.
You need these formulas to answer all the mathematical or formula-based questions.
Get to know the formulas and their application. You must be good at knowing which formula to be used for what situation.
Questions posed in this set of questions include concepts like critical path method, PERT, EVM (Eearned Value Management) and so on.

2. Situational PMP Exam Questions

Most of the questions posed are situational in nature. It can be as high as 60%. The questions are long with too many words packed.
These questions test your competence to apply your knowledge in real-lifetime scenarios and situations.
You will be tested in identifying what's important and discard the ones that don’t matter. Its easier said than done as you need an eye for details to spot the right from wrong.
The choices presented for this set of questions are “what is the Best Choice” or what is the only answer” or “except”. Mind you, situational questions can be tricky. Expect choices as NOT or EXCEPT or ONLY or ALWAYS which can alter the meaning of the question.

3. DEFINITION based questions for PMP

These questions cover the definitions of the PMP certification exam, like definitions of project, risk, scope, etc.
This set of questions can be easily answered if you are clear and conversant with the concepts and definitions detailed in the PMBOK and project management.

4. Knowledge-Based PMP Exam Questions

You will have to analyze the data provided to arrive at the right answer. Your proficiency to understand a concept will be tested, and the ability to chart the right course of action.
The questions asked might be about identifying the right process attached to the knowledge areas or the correct Inputs, Tools & Techniques or Outputs that are mapped to the process.

5. INTERPRETATIONAL based questions for PMP

Interpretational questions test your ability to decode a situation or condition based on your understanding of the description of the problem.
You will be presented with some data to analyze and interpret the right answer.
You will have to infer the situation based on the information provided, and answer correctly. The questions analyze your awareness.

6. SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE based questions for PMP

You will be presented with the details about a specific situation and asked to answer question-based on the situation. Say something like a network diagram or a flow chart.
Sometimes, you will be asked to provide information that’s essential to the situation.
The response you provide should directly relate to a component in the situation.

7. PMBOK GUIDE KNOWLEDGE based questions for PMP

The questions in this type will probe your knowledge and understanding of the 10 knowledge areas and 49 processes.
You will be tested about the ability to the application of the Processes and Knowledge Areas. Specifically, your proficiency in the concepts, processes as to how they are related, where do they occur and what do they consist.

8. ITTO based questions for PMP

According to the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition, there are 49 processes and each process features and input, tools & techniques and Outputs.
You need to know about each input, Tools, Techniques & Output for every process, meaning, which ITTO belongs to what process and how can it be applied.
Typically, the questions presented in this type will be the selection of the right correct Input, Tool & Technique, or Output for the given process.

9. Professional Social Responsibility based questions for PMP

There are ethics and professional conduct prescribed by PMI, as part of becoming certified.
The questions will be in line with professional and social conduct.
These questions will check your knowledge about adherence to standards and ethics in doing what is right and honourable as sted by PMI

10. COMBINATION based questions for PMP

The questions posed will be a combination of any of the above-mentioned types.
You need to be proficient in all the formats or types of questions to answer correctly.
Proficiency comes from practice. when the frequency of taking up practice tests and mock exams increases, you become more familiar with the formulas, situations, definitions interpretations, ITTO, and concepts.
This not only prepares but boosts your confidence in cracking the PMP exam. Of course, in the first attempt.

For more information on PMP Exam, visit: https://www.pmi.org/

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10

Dec

Benefits Of Getting A PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner Certification.

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Benefits Of Getting A PMI-ACP Agile Certified Practitioner Certification

#1 Global Recognition
#2 Enhances Agile Skills
#3 Increases Professional Credibility
#4 Higher Job Opportunities
#5 Higher Pay
#6 Career Advancement
#7 Professional Versatility
#8 Expands Market Reach
#9 Get More Lucrative Assignments
#10 Recession-Proof Career:

Project Management Institute (PMI®) – Agile Certified Practitioner Certification (ACP) is a globally recognized and in-demand certification in the field of agile project management accredited by PMI. Agile is an iterative method to develop software step by step taking frequent reassessment whenever required, instead of delivering the whole product after completion. PMI-ACP validates your knowledge and experience on agile principles and hands-on agile techniques. PMI-ACP is based on different frameworks and agile approaches such as:

Scrum
Kanban
Lean-Agile Practices
Extreme programming (XP)
Test-driven development (TDD.)

Prerequisites for PMI-ACP:

PMI-ACP Eligibility Criteria

For more information on eligibility criteria refer PMI-ACP Handbook

Certification fee:

PMI Membership	Fee
Member	$435
Non-Member	$495

Target Audience:

Project Managers
Scrum Masters
Scrum P
product owners
Program managers
Project team members
Professionals aspiring to shift from waterfall methodology to agile methodology

Demand and Scope for Agile certified practitioners:

According to the 13th State of Agile Survey Report (2019),

71% of respondents adopted agile because it reduces project cost
74% of respondents adopted agile as it accelerates the software delivery
51% of respondents claim that adopting agile increases productivity
43% of respondents stated adopting agile enhances the product quality

Benefits of getting PMI-ACP certified:

Global recognition: PMI-ACP is globally recognized and in-demand certification by PMI.
Enhances agile skills: Gain expertise in using agile practices in your projects and get hands-on agile experiences.
Increases professional credibility: Carries a higher level of professional credibility as it requires a combination of agile training, and work experience in agile projects and knowledge.
Higher Job Opportunities: As the adoption of agile methodology is increasing day by day, job opportunities are also increasing.
Higher pay: Certified PMI-ACP professionals get a 28% higher salary than non-certified professionals. According to pa y s cale.com, the average annual salary for certified PMI-ACP professionals is $108k/year.
Career advancement: PMI-ACP certification allows you to advance your career in organizations practicing agile. Certified PMI-ACP professionals can become agile trainers and agile coaches.
Professional Versatility: As a certified professional you might get a chance to lead the team, work in different projects and enhance your project management skills with agile tools and techniques.
Expands market reach: Certification in PMI-ACP expands your market reach as an agile certified professional and provides you with an opportunity to network with a vibrant community of agile professionals, related organizations, and experts worldwide.
Get more lucrative assignments: Certified professionals are more likely to get challenging projects and opportunities to handle valued projects.
Recession-proof career: Invest in your future with PMI-AC certification. Agile professionals would retain their value even during a recession due to their strong and highly transferable core competencies.

Career opportunities after PMI-ACP certification:

PMP Scrum master
Technical business analyst
Agile trainer
Project Manager
Digital Channel planner
Deputy Project Manager
Director - planning and Project management
Business Analyst
Agile Project Manager

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09

Dec

What Is The Average Salary Of A PMP Certified Professional In The United States?

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What Is The Average Salary Of A PMP Certified Professional In The United States?

The average salary of a PMP Certified Professional is $80,000 – $110,000

Some of the factors that influence PMP salary

Number of years of experience in project management
Roles and responsibilities
Position /designation
Certification status

PMP Salary Based on Experience

Project Manager with less than 3 years experience: $75,000
Project Manager with 5-10 years: $100,000
Top experienced Project Manager with 10 years: $130,000

PMP Salaries Based on Job Position

Director of Project Management: $130,000 – $150,000
Portfolio Manager: $130,000
Program Manager: $120,000
Project manager: $100,000 – $110,000

What do you think a PMP certified professional draws as salary in United Sates?

PMI’s Project Management Salary Survey 10th edition, states that the salary can anywhere between $80,000 – $110,000 in the United States depending upon the number of years in experience, job position, location, and certification status. There are other factors that will influence your pay and perks like your employer and employment.

Look at the infographic to draw insights about the salary and various factors that influence and impact the figure that you carry home.

Factors that influence PMP salary

Experience, Roles & Responsibilities, Position and Certification status:

The salary will always vary as the composition of the team is never uniform. Even with Project Managers who have the same experience, the pay can be different and that’s where you factor the PMP Certification.

According to PMI, a PMP certified project manager draws 23% more than non-certified peers. That’s the earning power of PMP certification, considered a gold standard in project management that makes the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification holders stand out. It’s a great differentiator and decider too.

The roles and responsibilities assigned as part of your job description have a significant bearing on the salary. And so does experience - the more in experience draws more.

The PMP certification is valid for 3 years. Many professionals after the euphoria of passing the PMP exam and joining the elite professionals tend to overlook and some even forget to maintain their PMP credentials. To maintain your PMP credentials, you will have to recertify by earning 60 PDUs every three years. There is no need to write the exam for renewal. This is to ensure you are in touch with your profession and stay abreast of the prevailing best practices and changes across the world. By renewal, your status of PMP will reflect as “‘PMP with good standing.” And this ‘active’ status of PMP does impact your compensation, especially the 5-10 years or Top experienced Project Manager with more than 10 years.

Factors that affect PMP Salaries

PMP – Supply vs. Demand

How many active PMPs are there in the world? The official number as released by PMI is 1 million.

PMP-1 Million strong

(source: www.pmi.org)

What is the market demand for PMP professionals? About 2.2 million per year as per the PMI-commissioned talent gap analysis. The job opportunities project a positive outlook for PMP certified professionals.

At the same time, the report highlights a critical deficit in Project talent as the need for skilled professionals has increased phenomenally in numbers, but the availability of the resources is abysmally low. 1 million is hardly a number when the need is more than twice the figure. It's no wonder PMP is at a premium and hence the pay difference between the certified and non-certified stands at a substantial 23%.

PMP – Return on Investment (ROI)

How much does it cost you to get PMP certified?

The cost involved in getting the PMP certificate:

PMI membership – non-negotiable, costs $139
PMP exam fee: for a member, it costs $405. Non-member, the cost will be $555
The cost of PMP certification training to gain 35 PDUs
The cost of buying study materials.

Now add them up. It is going to be a little over $1000.

Check the statistic: PMP holder median pay is $111,000 as against $91,000 for a non-certified professional in the United States.

So over a $1000 investment, you could potentially earn $111,000 per year, and the returns will be recurring.

One of the factors influencing your salary will be the employer or the company as observed in the infographic. It is so because there are companies that do reimburse the employers for the exam and membership fees - which make the ROI, go higher.

Hence, as a project manager, your salary will increase when you are PMP certified and helps you to contribute to your profession with remuneration inline experience and position.

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Dec

How To Qualify PM Experience For The PMP Application Form?

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How To Qualify PM Experience For The PMP Application Form?

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) accredits the world’s most sought-after professional certification, Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification. The eligibility criteria for PMP certification as mentioned by PMI is,

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours of leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

OR

Four-year degree
4,500 hours of leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

The eligibility criteria you fulfill must be neatly recorded in the PMP Application form. It is suggested to refer the PMI Handbook to know the step by step procedure to fill the application form. Recording your project management experiences of 4,500 or 7,500 hours is one of the critical tasks in filling the PMP application form. Project management experience is required to be filled in hours. The qualifying hours are based on five domains of project management- Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and monitoring, and closing.

The qualifying hours of project management experience is to be filled for each project with respect to domains. PMI rejects the application if you do not explain your project management experience and project individually. It is time consuming and critical process. PMI provides 90 days to fill the application form.

It is advised to work on qualifying hours in a spreadsheet or in table format to record your project management experiences clearly. The process of filling project management experiences in a PMP application form requires 5 sets of information.

Project information
Details of the organizations (if multiple) you work/worked.
Reference contact in each organization
Hours of project management experience per each domain
Summary of Project management experience

1. Project Information

The following information is required about the project you worked on.

Industry you worked
Project title
Start and end date of the project
Role or Designation
Start and end date of the project

Project management experience in PMP application form

2. Details of the organizations (if multiple) you work/worked.

The following information is required about the details of the organizations you worked or currently working:

Postal address
Locations
Contact details
Email id

3. Reference contact in each organization

The reference contact to be given from all the organizations you worked or currently working while filling the application form to validate your project management experiences. PMI randomly selects applications for the audit process.

During the audit process, the signature of the reference contact has to be taken. Choose your reference contacts carefully.

4. Hours of project management experience per each domain

The project hours to be calculated specifically in each domain. The total of 4500 or 7500 project hours or more is to be recorded in the application. It is not necessary to have experience in all the processes in the project. But in overall projects, there have to be project hours in all the processes.

You can use the following calculation,

Project hours = Average no. of working days in a month x Average no. of productive hours a day x No. of months worked on that project

The number of working days in 4500 hours:

Suppose you work for 8 hours a day and for 5 working days, it is 40 hours a week.

There are 52 weeks in a year,

Considering approximately 2 weeks of holiday in a year, it is (40*50) = 2000 hours in a year and 250 working days.

Approximately, 4500 hours= 750 working days or 2.5 years

Note: It is not necessary to have continuous project management experience of 4500 or 7500 hours

Each project hours are recorded in all the five processes accordingly.

Refer the table:

Project	Industry	Start Date	End Date	Designation	Contact Information	Domains	Hours
						Initiating
						Planning
						Executing
						Monitoring and controlling
						Closing

Fill in the details of the number of hours worked in the following reference image of PMP Application Form.

Domain Areas for PMP Application form

5. Summary of project management experience

In this section, you require a brief summary of all the projects handled. The summary should include,

The objective of the project
Brief description of the project
Roles and responsibilities of the applicant in that project in terms of 5 processes.
Tools and techniques used
Output of the project

Note: You can use abbreviations to describe the project since you have limited 500 characters. The following abbreviations can be used:

IN= Initiating
PL= Planning
EX= Executing
MC= Monitoring and Controlling
CL= Closing

Once you submit the application, PMI takes 5 to 7 days to approve or reject the application.

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06

Dec

How to get PMP Certified Before the PMP® Exam Changes on 1st July 2020

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How to get PMP Certified Before the PMP Exam Changes on 1st July 2020

The Project Management Institute (PMI®) conducts a survey every 3-5 years in order to keep the project management certification updated. The changes are made according to the impact of emerging technologies, roles and responsibilities of project managers in different sectors.

In today’s evolving project management profession, the changes in the PMP exam will ensure up-to-date practices, knowledge and skills required for a successful project.

The current PMP exam course outline contains 5 main domains which are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The new course outline of PMP exam from July 2020 will focus on 3 new domains based on predictive, agile and hybrid approaches.

People – Skills and knowledge (42%)
Process- Technical aspects of handling projects (50%)
Business Environment- Strategical aspects between the project and the organization (8%)

Exam Content changes july 2020

Concepts like servant leadership, conflict resolution and retrospectives were previously the domain of the PMI-ACP® exam, but will now be featured more frequently on the PMP exam as well.

The new detailed framework of the content outline is based on predictive (approximately 50%), agile/hybrid e (approximately 50%) approaches.

Exam content outline

The updated domains are aligned to real life practices.

Exam new content outline PMP Domains aligned to real life practices

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06

Dec

What Work Does a PMP® Certification Holder Do?

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What work does a PMP® Certification Holder Do?

PMP certification is one of the prestigious in-demand certifications for all project managers across the globe. It validates their project management skills, abilities, expertise and experience they hold.

Organizations across the globe are looking for project management practitioners who are not only skilled and experienced but also hold relevant certifications.

Certified Project Management Professionals play a vital role in the progress of the project and organization. The advanced skills, tools and techniques help in executing projects in an effective way. Project managers ensure that the project is completed successfully within a specific time.

PMP certification is globally recognized and allows you to carry out the project in the common language of project management.

Target Audience:

Project Manager
Project Coordinators,
Supervisor for PMO
Team Manager
Team Leader

The roles and responsibilities of certified project management professionals are:

Active participation in the planning of the project
Resource planning
Keep the team motivated
Organize the project structure
Discuss and Execute ideas
Time and cost management
Analyze risk
Manage the records

1. Active participation in project planning:

Project managers play a catalyst role in project planning. It ensures the sense of responsibility they have in the project and project development. Proper planning results in many completed task within time and budget.

2. Resource Planning

Resource planning is one of the important tasks of project managers. Identifying team member’s capabilities, skills and talent to assign the specific task is an efficient way for the success of the project.

3. Keep the team motivated

Project managers keep their team spirit high and motivated. They make their team to reach their full potential and work towards a common goal.

4. Organize the project structure

Project manager organize the project structure which means project manager has line management responsibility for the project team members. In this way, teams have strong sense of identity which showcases the leadership quality of the project manager.

5. Discuss and execute ideas

Project managers conduct regular meetings with a team to discuss ideas, challenges and solution. At the end of the meeting project manager along with team members, comes to conclusion and take the project ahead to execute.

6. Time and cost management

Project managers deliver projects within constrained time and sanctioned budget. The most important skill project manager possess is Time Management and Cost management.

7. Analyze risk

Project managers identify the risk at an early stage and come up with an alternate solution. They ensure the minimum impact of the challenges on the project.

8. Manage the records

Project managers have updated information about the project and record of all the changes made in each stage.

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05

Dec

Top 5 Project Management Certifications To Get In 2020| PMP®, CAPM®, PRINCE2®

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Top 5 Project Management Certifications To Get In 2020

#1 Project Management Professional -PMP®

#2 Certified Associate Project Manager - CAPM®

#3 PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) - Foundation

#4 PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) - Practitioner

#5 PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) - Agile

Modern business evolutions have led to rapid changes in the approaches and execution of projects. Therefore, trends and timeliness prove to be critical factors for the success of project management and this includes project management techniques as well.

The conventional methodology is making way for agile to play a big role in how projects are led and managed. There is no taking away traditional project management methodology but tweaking with agile makes it a popular and powerful move.

2019 witnessed the surge in agile methodologies but practices like PMP and PRINCE2 continued to hold ground. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), it is estimated that there will be a demand for 87.7 million project managers by 2027, There will be an acute crunch for project managers given the talent gap, which is grim. The opportunities ahead are plenty with the survey report stating nearly 2.2 million roles will have to be filled each year. Where are the resources to bridge the gap? One of the reasons cited for the talent gap is the retirement of project managers opening up the “requirement for skilled project managers”. You can be one among the many to close the gap.

Let's look at the top 5 project management certifications for 2020 that will help you to become the “project professional” that hiring managers are scouting as top talent.

1. Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Project Management Professional (PMP) is one of the most recognized and sought-after certifications with a global following and universal demand. Considered to be the benchmark in project management, PMP (Project Management Professional) is a ‘must’ for Project Managers to prove their professional worth to present employer and prospective clients.

Target Audience for PMP

Project Manager
Project Coordinators,
Supervisor for PMO
Team Manager
Team Leader

Salary

The PMI’s Earning Power Salary Survey- 10 edition stated PMP-certified professionals earn 23% more than those without a PMP certification.
PMP certification from an organization perspective team managers to beneficial. The PMP-certified managers are competent to complete projects on time, and budget thus meeting organizational goals.
PMP equips and empowers professionals to lead and manage complex and high performing projects.
PMP is one of the highest paying certifications with a payscale up to $113,766/year.

2. CAPM®

Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is a great career move for those professionals who lack the required experience and prerequisite but aspire to become PMP certified.

CAPM certification prepares the practitioners who are starting a career or less experienced project managers, to lead and manage complex projects and demonstrate a commitment to the profession.

PMI’s PMBOK (Product Management Body of Knowledge) Guide is the main reference material for CAPM certification preparation. CAPM certified professional can apply the knowledge and skills gained on-the-job to enhance project management proficiency and competency.

The target audience for CAPM

New project managers
Team members
Project associates and executives
Professional aspiring to start a career in project management.

Salary

According to ZipRecruiter,

The average annual salary of CAPM Certified professionals is $91,250/year

3. PRINCE2® Foundation

PRINCE2 stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2). Developed by Axelos, it is a process-based approach for project management that is widely used in the United Kingdom and European countries and gaining popularity across the globe. PRINCE2 benefits organizations through controllable use of resources, and manage risks effectively. PRINCE2 has its project management methodology. PRINCE2 is one of the best qualifications to build a career in Project Management.

PRINCE2 Foundation is the basic level of certification.
The PRINCE2 method is introduced in the PRINCE2 Foundation Level. The PRINCE2 Foundation certification establishes your credentials in the knowledge and understanding of the PRINCE2 method.
The PRINCE2 Foundation qualification will impart knowledge about the PRINCE2 principles, themes, and processes, and terminology and when qualified you will be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 methodology within a project environment supporting PRINCE2.
The PRINCE2 Foundation certification endorses your credibility to engage as an informed team member to work on projects in an environment supporting PRINCE2.
PRINCE2 Foundation is the prerequisite for PRINCE2 Practitioner examination.

Eligibility

Basic understanding about Project Management is preferred but as such, there is no formal prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification.

Target Audience

PRINCE2 Foundation certification is recommended for current and aspiring project managers. It is applicable for:

Team Managers
Project Board members
Project Support
Operation Managers
Professionals who manage projects.

PRINCE2® Foundation Exam

The exam will be conducted in a multiple-choice questions format
There will be 60 questions per paper
The pass mark is 55%. You need to score 33 marks required (out of 60 available)
The exam will be for one hour's (60 minutes)
It will be a Closed book session.

4. PRINCE2® Practitioner:

The Practitioner certification validates your knowledge and understanding of PRINCE2 concepts and principles. The Practitioner certification assesses your capability in applying and tailoring the PRINCE2 project management method in different project environments and scenarios.
The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification will enable you to apply PRINCE2 to the leading and managing projects within an environment supporting PRINCE2.
According to “PayScale”, the highest average annual salary for a PRINCE2 Practitioner professional can go up to ~USD 100,000

Eligibility

To take the PRINCE2 Practitioner examination you must provide proof of having passed one of the following:

PRINCE2 Foundation (or higher)
Project Management Professional (PMP)*
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)*
IPMA Level A® (Certified Projects Director)
IPMA Level B® (Certified Senior Project Manager)
IPMA Level C® (Certified Project Manager)
IPMA Level D® (Certified Project Management Associate).

Target Audience

This certification is best suitable for project managers, professionals involved with managing projects and aspiring project managers. It is also applicable for:

Team Managers
Project Board members
Project Support
Operation Managers

PRINCE2® Practitioner exam

The PRINCE2 Practitioner exam is as follows:

The exam duration will be for Two-and-a-half hours – 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
It is an objective-based exam
It will be a 68 multiple-choice questionnaire
The Pass mark is 55%. 38 correct answers or more out of 68 are required.
It will be an open book exam. The official copy of Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® 2017 Edition will be allowed.

Salary

According to payscale, the salary of a PRINCE2® Practitioner ranges from $97,000 per year.

5. PRINCE2® Agile

PRINCE2 agile is a unification of PRINCE2 and agile.

PRINCE2 focuses on the governance aspect of project management but the delivery aspect is not covered in-depth. PRINCE2 Agile certification will help you understand and expedite the delivery of PRINCE2 projects using agile methods.

PRINCE2 Agile is about using the recognized framework of PRINCE2 and rendering it scalable and more flexible. Being agile, the projects can shift in speed or change direction during development, still retaining the best practices and manage to maximize the returns on investment (ROI).

PRINCE2 Agile certification will teach the core concepts about different agile delivery techniques like Scrum, Kanban, Lean Start-up and PRINCE2.

The PRINCE2 Agile qualification will empower you to demonstrate your ability in applying and tailoring key agile concepts to PRINCE2 projects.

According to the AXELOS PPM Benchmark report, 2019, 84% PRINCE2 agile certified professionals 84% increased their job efficiency, while 79% credited the certification to have made them more satisfied in the workplace and over half say it’s directly increased their salary.

Target Audience

PRINCE2 Agile is best suited for,

Professionals responsible for delivering in an agile environment
Project Managers
Project Support staff

5.1 PRINCE2® Agile Foundation Certification

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for taking the PRINCE2 Agile Foundation certification.

Exam Format

The exam will be Objective testing format
It will be a multiple-choice paper
The duration will be an hour
The pass mark is 55%
It will be a Closed book exam.

5.2 PRINCE2® Agile Practitioner Certification

Target Audience

Project Manager
Program staff
Project Support staff
Professionals who work within a project environment.
Professionals integrating project management with product delivery.
Professionals are responsible for projects using agile delivery approaches.

Eligibility

You can take the PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner certificate if you hold any of the following certifications:

PRINCE2® Foundation (or higher)
PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation
Project Management Professional® (PMP)*
Certified Associate in Project Management® (CAPM)*
IPMA Levels A, B, C and D® (Certified Projects Director).

*'PMP' and 'CAPM' are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI).

Examination Format

It will be an Objective testing format
There will be 50 questions each worth one mark
You need to score 30 marks or more required to pass out of 50 questions
The pass mark is 60% pass
The duration of the exam will be Two-and-a-half hours’ (150 minutes)
It will be an Open book exam. Only the official printed hard copy of the PRINCE2 Agile® Guidance is allowed.

Salary

The salary of agile project managers is around $90,000/year in the United States.

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Different Modes of PMP Training - Classroom, Online Live and E-Learning

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Different Modes of PMP Training - Classroom, Online Live and E-Learning

The technology is updating at a fast pace. There is a huge increase in technology-based training with unlimited learning opportunities. There are different modes of training according to convenience.

Instructor- LED Classroom Training
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Self-paced Online Training or E-Learning

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51% of HR decision-makers stated, training increases employee morale, satisfaction and longevity.

Training benefits

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Classroom training is one of the most effective ways of learning. Face to face interaction with the expert trainer will let you enhance your skill, clear doubts and discuss your ideas with fellow attendees.

Classroom training has its own perks. The advantages of attending class training for PMP Certification are:

Classroom training allows interaction with fellow attendees and trainers.
Face to face discussions and debates clears more doubts.
Provides individual attention from the trainer.
Scope of learning from peers.
Systematic schedule.
Practice under supervision.
Feedbacks can be given in real-time

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Self-paced training is based on the learner’s convenience. Irrespective of time, a learner can access to Learning Management System and go through the content.

Self-Paced Online Training or E-learning is an ideal mode of learning for professionals with un-defined schedule and organizations with a larger set of employees.
It allows anytime, anywhere secure access to the Learning Management System where certain learning duration is set.
It includes quizzes at the end of each session for self-analysis.
No time pressure.

iCert Global enables you to benchmark your skillset in Project Management in your own way from our E-learning programs. Flexibility and freedom offered to choose the preferred module anywhere and anytime.

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An ideal mode of training for the company spread across diverse locations. The training is conducted through training software such as Citrix GoToMeeting, Cisco WebEx etc.

The main advantage of Instructor- LED Online Training:

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Features Of PMP® Handbook

PMP handbook from PMI has an overview of the PMP certification program. One can understand the certification process easily with the help of PMP handbook. The PMP credential handbook by PMI is available online for free. The PMP handbook contains details about:

The PMP eligibility requirements
Guide to complete the online application
PMP examination details
PMP certification fees
PMI audit process
PMP exam policies and procedure
PMP credential policies and procedure

1. The PMP eligibility requirements

This portion of the PMP handbook explains the eligibility criteria to take up the exam, details of project management education of 35 hours and required project management experience.

2. Guide to complete the online application

The step by step procedure to fill the application is explained in detail which also covers experience & educational particulars.

3. PMP examination details

The examination format, allocated examination time and exam schedule are presented in detail.

4. PMP certification fees

The exam fees are determined according to the PMI membership status, and exam administration type. PMI members get discounts on certification fees.

If PMI membership is obtained after you submit payment for the certification, PMI will not refund the amount.

5. PMI audit process

PMI randomly selects the candidate’s profile and demands for the supporting documents for all the education and experiences you mentioned in the application. The details of the audit process are given in the handbook.

6. PMP exam policies and procedure

This section of the PMP handbook contains the examination details, exam blueprint, exam administration, examination language aids, rescheduling and other details.

7. PMP credential policies and procedure

The certification complaint process, certification appeals procedure, and use of PMP certification is elaborated in PMP handbook.

Note: In order to keep your certification valid, you need to collect 60 PDUs every year.

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What are the Requirements for PMP Certification?

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What are the Requirements for PMP Certification?

The first step towards your PMP certification should begin by studying the Project Management Professional® Credential Handbook in detail. It is strongly recommended that you visit the PMI.org to read relevant information presented on the site about PMP Certification.

The Process of PMP Exam Application:

Become a member by registering with PMI.org
- Become a member by registering with PMI.org
  - The membership brings its own benefits. To become a member, you need to pay It costs $139 to become a member.
  - For PMI members, the examination cost is $405.00. The privileges for a member include access of PMBOK® Guide (e-book).
  - For a non-member, the examination cost is $555.
You need to fulfill PMP’s criteria of 35 hours PDUs (professional development units) as part of the PMP exam requirement.
You will have to submit the PMP exam application online. For a detailed step-by-step approach for filling a PMP application please visit our blog.
You need to schedule your exam with Prometric sites near to you.
Take the PMP Exam
- It’s a 200 question exam with a 4-hour duration.
- The outcome of the exam will be disclosed immediately after the submission of the answer sheet. It will be a pass or fail. There will be no score or percentages of the right response.
- You can take the PMP exam thrice in a year.

PMP Exam Eligibility Requirements

Notes:

Must submit the application to PMI to take the exam.
The application can be submitted online or via mail.
PMI provides an authorization letter to make an appointment to take the exam.
The application may be audited prior to approval.
Exam offered on a computer at designated testing sites.
Must take the exam within a year of receiving an authorization letter.
Additional information provided in the PMP® handbook on www.pmi.org

To know more about PMP eligibility requirements, filling-up the PMP Exam application online, we strongly recommend you spend some time in our article “Process For Filling PMP® Exam Application Form | Step By Step Guide.”

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What is PMP?

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What is PMP®?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is a benchmark for project management. The PMP certification validates the experience, knowledge, expertise, capability, competency and required skills to lead and manage projects. PMP certification is the most recognized and sought after project management certification. A PMP certification is compelling in its benefits and considered to be lucrative as it increases the earning potential. PMI’s PMBOK (Product Management Body of Knowledge) Guide is one of the reference books for PMP certification.

The gap between skilled project management workers and the availability of project management professionals is widening. There is a shortage in terms of skilled professionals to fill the roles. Hence the demand for certified PMP professionals is growing.

The survey made by PMI.org reveals that the PMP certified professionals draw 23% more in salary as compared to their non-certified peers [source: PMI’s biennial report, Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey, 10th edition]. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), at least one-third of project managers have a PMP certification.

PMP number

Prerequisites for PMP Certification:

PMP eligibility criteria

How to fill the PMP application?

The step by step procedure to fill the PMP application form is given in our blog post: The process of filling the PMP application form.

What is going to change in PMP examination from July 2020?

The main change to be considered from July 2020 is the course outline. The number of domains will be reduced to three from five. The main domains will be aligned with real-life practices. Know more...

Benefits of getting PMP certified:

PMP Certification is highly beneficial to all the project managers irrespective of the field they are in. To know more about the benefits of getting PMP certified, go through our video

or our blog post Top 10 reasons to get PMP certified.

Demand for Certified PMP professionals

According to the PMI-commissioned talent gap analysis by Anderson Economic Group (AEG), by 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals in project management-oriented roles.

Through 2027, the project management-oriented labour force in seven project-oriented sectors is expected to grow by 33 percent or nearly 22 million new jobs.

The Talent shortages in the profession can potentially create risks of nearly US$208 billion in GDP over the 2017-2027 period. The opportunities for project management practitioners are tremendous given the widening talent gap and the project talent required to close the gap. These project managers are expected to take up challenging and complex projects to translate the organization's vision into tangible goals.

Salary of Certified PMP Professional:

PMP certification made into the 10 Highest-Paying IT Certifications for Tech Pros.

According to ziprecruiter.com, Project Management Professional's salary can go as high as $172,000.

PMP - Average Annual Salary in the United States

PMP average annual salary

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What Is PMP Certification And What Does a PMP Certified Professional Do?

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What Is PMP Certification And What Does a PMP Certified Professional Do?

Project Management Professional (PMP®) is a globally recognized certification created and administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

PMI established in 1996, is a leading non-profit organization based in the U.S and has nearly 3 million members from all around the world. They are provided with continuing education, a strong network and a common project management standard. With PMI membership, you get

The PMP certification is aligned with the reference handbook ‘The Project Management Body of Knowledge’-6th edition.

How to get PMP certified?

The prerequisites for the PMP exam is:

Meet the eligibility requirements and fill the application form.

In order to keep the credentials level high, PMI conducts audit process randomly to validate the prerequisites such as project management experience and project management education. The PMP examination contains 200 questions in which 25 questions are pre-test questions. The PMP certification exam is one of the toughest exams.

According to the 10th edition of PMI salary survey, PMP Certified professionals earn 23% more as compared to Non-PMP Certified project managers.

What do Project Management Professionals do?

The projects are run all over the world. With this globally recognized certification, you can understand and manage the complex project with a common language of project management.

The key responsibilities of the project manager strongly include:

Active participation in the planning of the project
Resource planning
Keep the team motivated
Organize the project structure
Discuss and Execute ideas
Time and cost management
Analyze risk
Monitor the progress
Manage the records

In which field project managers work?

Project managers play a vital role in the progress of the project. There is a huge demand for project managers in all the industries.

According to PMI’s Project management Job Growth and Talent Gap (2017-2027),

By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles.

Attrition, particularly as seasoned practitioners reach retirement age, is creating many project-related job openings. Leading sectors with job openings due to attrition are shown in the image below:

(Source: Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027)

According to ziprecruiter.com, Project Management Professional's salary can go as high as $172,000.

PMP - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Description: PMP Average Annual Salary in the United States

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How Difficult Is PMP Certification?

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How Difficult Is PMP Certification?

What makes PMP certification so valuable? It is decided by the relevance, demand, and trends in the market. What makes PMP so popular? Because PMP is considered as the gold standard of project management certifications and applies to project management in general. Therefore PMP commands the same reverence in any industry.

Did you know?

PMP made into the 10 Highest-Paying IT Certifications for Tech Pros.
PMP can help you land a salary increase of up to 20 percent.
The midpoint salary of $115,500 based on their 2019 technology salary guide.
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), at least one-third of project managers have a PMP certification.
According to the 10 Most Difficult IT Certifications, PMP was placed at number 2

As much as being the most sought out and lucrative certification, PMP is one of the more difficult project management exams. It is certainly not a cakewalk and calls for an intensive effort in preparation to clear the exam in your first attempt.

Is PMP that difficult? Let's help you to understand more about it and find out means and ways to face the challenge.

First, the basics.

The PMP exam covers the basic principles of the 5 Project Management Process Groups. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing. It is based on the content in PMI’s PMBOK (Product Management Body of Knowledge) Guide. Please note that PMBOK is one of the reference materials for the PMP certification exam. You need to spend time on other study materials to better prepare yourself. For your information, the reference for the current PMP exam is the sixth edition of the PMBOK, published in 2017.

The PMP exam covers the following five domains. The focus on the domains is not equally spread and going by the details presented below, the emphasis on some domains is higher than others in the exam.

Initiating — 13%
Planning — 24%
Executing — 31%
Monitoring and Controlling — 25%
Closing — 7%

Challenging Course Outline

The difficulty of the PMP exam lies in your ability to become acquainted with the concepts and course of study. While the domains cover the fundamentals of project management, there are 10 knowledge areas considered the core of project management. For a detailed breakdown of the domain, please check the PMP exam content outline.

Complicated Exam Structure - Pretest Question

Next comes the exam. The PMP exam is multiple choice and consists of 200 questions. Not all the 200 questions are counted. Only 175 out of the 200 are graded. The balance 25 are “pretest questions” which will not be counted for scoring. The pretest questions are another challenge.

Does the Pretest Question affect exam performance? Yes, it does affect the following way:

The answer is YES PMP® candidates are affected by the pretest questions in the following way:

The 25 questions are spread across the 200 questions and you will not know which is the “pretest question”.
You might spend too much on a “pretest question” for which there is no score.
If the pretest question happens to be difficult, it might adversely impact the morale and confidence in your overall performance.

So, that’s a known risk.

Next is the time limit. You will have only 4 hours to answer all the 200 questions.

The PMP exam evaluation

Unlike in the past, PMP does not reveal the score. The exam outcome is presented with a pass or fail grade along with the performance rating of the domains and overall exam.

Do you know how the questions are graded? PMI uses “sound psychometric analysis” to calculate the passing figure. For each question, a point is awarded, and the subject matter experts selected by PMI will decide the number of right answers to pass the PMP exam. The difficulty with regard to the lack of the ‘pass mark’, candidates do not know how much to score in the practice tests to feel confident about cracking the PMP exam. The understanding from the SMEs across the globe is that 80% in the preparatory exams have consistently been good enough to appear for the final exam.

How to clear the PMP exam in your first attempt?

By now, you would have gained some insights about the difficulty with regard to PMP exam. Don't feel discouraged as this article aims to highlight the pain points and possible difficulties while dealing with preparation for the PMP exam.

You can pass the PMP exam on your first try. It needs dedication and devoted study. Enroll in a PMP preparatory course that will help to refresh all the major topics, and attempt as many practice tests and mock exams, till you gain the confidence. Study and practice (preparatory tests) are the keys to success in your PMP exam, and certainly, you will pass in your first attempt.

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CAPM® or PMP® - Which Certification Is Right For You?

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CAPM® or PMP® - Which Certification Is Right For You?

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and Project Management Professional (PMP®) both are Project management credentials accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Both the certifications are aligned with the official handbook A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 6th Edition published by PMI.

Prerequisites -CAPM and PMP

Eligibility requirements in CAPM are comparatively low as it is an entry-level certification than professional-level PMP certification.

Prerequisites for CAPM:

CAPM Eligibility criteria

Prerequisites for PMP:

PMP Eligibility criteria

Certified project management professionals are highly in demand in all the industries.

According to PMI, Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027)

By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles.

(CAPM®) - It is an entry-level certification in the field of project management. If you are a junior level Project Manager and want to set the stage for a remarkable career, then CAPM is the right credential to pursue.

(PMP®) - PMP is an industry-standard globally recognized professional-level certification for project managers which validates their project management knowledge, experience, and skills to potential employers and clients.

There is a lot of difference in both the certifications in terms of prerequisites, cost, level of difficulty, and demand according to the person’s intended career goal.

The below table shows the brief comparison of CAPM® and PMP® :

comparison between CAPM and PMP

CAPM exam fee is comparatively lower than the PMP exam. Discounts are available for both the exams for PMI membership.Cost of Examination:

Cost of CAPM certification:

CAPM Certification fee

Cost of PMP certification:

PMP certification fee

Exam question pattern

PMP examination contains 200 multiple choice questions (MCQ) in which 25 are pre-test questions. CAPM exam contains 150 MCQs in which 15 are pre-test questions.

Difficulty level

The difficulty level of CAPM is comparatively lesser as it is an entry-level certification. Candidates are more likely to pass this exam if they have studied PMBOK® Guide well. The fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of project management aligned with PMBOK guide will help you to clear the exam.

The difficulty level of the PMP exam is quite higher compared to the CAPM. Along with the knowledge of the PMBOK guide, candidates have to apply skills of project management acquired in their working experience. The question asked in the PMP exam is based on the situation.

Industry-Wide benefits

CAPM is an entry-level certificate which acts as an excellent stepping stone to grow in the field of project management. CAPM certification is more accessible, more affordable, and requires less time to possess the certification but PMP holds global recognition, industry-standard and is highly valued in all the industries.

Organizations prefer PMP certified professionals as the credentials validate the ability to handle complex projects in a more efficient way.

Certified professionals earn more than non-certified professionals.

According to ZipRecruiter,

The average annual salary of CAPM Certified professionals is,

CAPM Salary

According to ZipRecruiter,

The average annual salary of PMP Certified professionals is,

PMP Project manager salary

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Nov

An Introduction to the PRINCE2® Project Management Methodology

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An Introduction to the PRINCE2® Project Management Methodology

What is PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 is an acronym for PRojects IN Controlled Environments and the "2" refers to its relaunch in October 1996. It is the non-proprietary process-based project management methodology. PRINCE2 is mainly focused to establish,

Control at the commencement.
Progression of the project.
Termination of projects.

Why PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 is one of the most globally accepted project management method. It can be applied to any kind of project irrespective of scale, type, geography, organization or culture.

PRINCE2 focuses on the delivery of products rather than carrying out activities. Every project must have a business case and plan that is periodically reviewed.

The PRINCE2 method is in the public domain therefore, users are not tied to any single organization for consultancy, training and support.

PRINCE2 is widely regarded as a common standard which enables projects in the public or private sector to be executed with a common understanding of the processes and terminology used.

The advantages of PRINCE2 are:

It is a known proprietary method
It’s not provided by or associated with the company
It was actually created by the UK government and is administered by a couple of other companies now

You can also apply to any type of project. It's a generic method.

Key Features of PRINCE2:

Focus on business justification.
Defined organization structure for the project management team
Product-based planning approach.
Emphasis on dividing the project into manageable and controllable stages.
The flexibility that can be applied at a level appropriate to the project.

The structure of PRINCE2 includes:

7 Principles of PRINCE2

Continued business justification.
Learn from experience.
Defined roles and responsibilities.
Manage by stages.
Manage by exception.
Focus on products.
Tailor to suit the environment

7 Themes of PRINCE2

Business case.
Organization.
Quality.
Plans.
Risk.
Change.
Progress.

7 Processes of PRINCE2

Starting up a project.
Directing a project.
Initiating a project.
Controlling a stage.
Managing product delivery.
Managing a stage boundary.
Closing a project.

PRINCE2 is a certification programme owned by AXELOS and this method is sustained by a scheme that offers four levels of certification: PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner.

PRINCE2 Roadmap:

There are four levels of certification in PRINCE2:

PRINCE2 Foundation Certification

PRINCE2 Foundation certificate validates your fundamental knowledge on principles of PRINCE2 and terminologies used in PRINCE2.

PRINCE2 Foundation certificate can be prerequisite to PRINCE2 Practitioner course.

PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification

PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate validates your knowledge on relationships between principles, themes and processes of PRINCE2.

Once you get PRINCE2 Practitioner certified you will be able to apply PRINCE2 techniques to solve the problems associated with the running project.

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation Certification

PRINCE2 Agile foundation teaches you the fundamentals and the purpose of combining PRINCE2 with agile methodology.

It introduces PRINCE2 governance and teaches a broad range of agile concepts and techniques. PRINCE2 Agile Foundation can be prerequisite to PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner course.

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner Certification

PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner validates your knowledge on how to blend PRINCE2’s structure, governance and control with agile methods, techniques and approaches.

Benefits of PRINCE2 :

PRINCE2 is a globally recognized certification which validates your knowledge on techniques of project management.
PRINCE2 provides step by step guidance to manage the project and delivers confidence for internal and external stakeholders.
It broadly focuses on techniques related to project management.
Enables you to execute any kind of project with great ease.
Highlights on both project and process.
PRINCE2 helps you to strategize your plans more skillfully.
It enables you to solve the problems associated with the project more effectively.
Enhance your project management skills.
PRINCE2 enables you to control resources and risks effectively.
It ensures focus on the continuing sustainability of the project.

Demand for PRINCE2 Certified Professionals

PRINCE2 certification proves to be an asset as it accelerates your career in the field of project management.

A 2016 AXELOS survey questioned individuals in project management and other roles, such as IT, senior management and operations. They reported that "regardless of function, candidates do find that PRINCE2 is valuable to their career".

According to Payscale.com,

The average annual salaries for certified PRINCE2 professionals in the United States is shown below.
Currency: USD, Updated: Mon Nov 11 2019

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Nov

Process For Filling PMP® Exam Application Form | Step By Step Guide

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Process For Filling PMP® Exam Application Form

Filling the Project Management Professional (PMP®) application form for PMP Exam Application is quite a complex process. In this blog, we will go through step by step procedure to fill the PMP® exam application form.

Step #1: Meet the eligibility criteria.
Step #2: Create an account at PMI.org
Step #3: Fill the online PMP® application form.
Step #4: Wait for confirmation of receipt and completeness of the application.
Step #5: Submit Payment.
Step #6: Wait for confirmation of acceptance of the application.
Step #7: Schedule Test Appointment.

1. Meet the eligibility criteria

Before you apply for PMP® Certification, it is mandatory to meet prerequisite domain experience levels and education levels.

Eligibility criteria for applying PMP® certification:

Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
7,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

OR

Four-year degree
4,500 hours leading and directing projects
35 hours of project management education OR CAPM certification

2. Create an account at PMI.org

The first step is to create an account at PMI.org to apply for PMP® certification.

Go to http://www.pmi.org/ and click on “Login / Register” at the top-right corner and create an account.
Wait for the follow-up mail from PMI, confirm your registration and login to your account.

Note: It is highly recommended to get PMI® annual membership to get discount on PMP® Certification application fee and access to free electronic copies of the PMBOK® Guide and the Salary Report.

3. Fill the online PMP® application form

Once you login to your PMI account, click on Certifications and select PMP application.

The application requires certain information such as:

Contact Address- Fill in your contact address in the block as shown below.

Contact Information: Fill in your E-mail addresses and phone numbers.

Attained education: Fill your education details and other required information.

Attained education in PMP Application form

Requirements

Overview: Read the eligibility criteria carefully and proceed further.

Requirements overview in PMP application form

Eligibility worksheet: Use eligibility worksheet to track your progress on number of hours required to fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility worksheet in PMP application form

PM Experience: Fill the details of project management experience using Experience Worksheet.

PM Experience in PMP application form

PM Education: Fill the details of the training in Project Management.

PM Education in PMP application form

Optional Information: Fill in the details of referral source (not mandatory) and the course presented by PMI chapter.

Certificate: Mention your name exactly as it should appear in the PMP® certificate.

Agreement: Read the agreement carefully and go further to review your application form.

Review and Submit

Note: Before directly filling the application form, it is advisable to gather all the information and documents required to fill the application.

The important details to be focused on before you start the application process:

List of all the projects you worked with brief description using PMI terminology.
Hours worked on each phase: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control and closing of the project.
Names and contact information of the references that can validate the hours and experiences you are submitting in the application.

Once you start filling the application, you have 90 days to complete it.

During those 90 days, PMI will send you reminders to complete the application process.

4. Wait for confirmation of Receipt and completeness of the application

Once you submit the application, PMI will review it. You can check the status of your application by logging in to your PMI account. Generally, it takes 5 to 7 business days.

PMI will notify you through e-mail to move on to submit payment.

5. Submit Payment

After receiving the approval of application from PMI, submit payment to schedule test appointment. Payment fee varies with PMI members and non-members.

PMP certificate fee

6. Wait for confirmation of acceptance of the application.

PMI will send notification either with instructions to schedule your exam along with eligibility ID or for the audit process. A specified percentage of applications are randomly selected for the audit process. PMI audit process can take up to 7 business days.

PMI will send you the requirements for the audit. You need to send audit materials such as Proof of education, proof of 35 hours of project management education certification and details of your project management experience. Along with the documents, you need to submit the form filled by your references to validate your experiences.

After completion of the audit process, if you pass the audit with all the requirements then PMI will send you instruction to schedule the exam along with eligibility ID.

If you are unable to pass the audit, PMI will refund your money.

7. Schedule Test Appointment

With the provided eligibility ID from PMI, you can schedule your exam. The test is offered at various Prometric testing centres across the country.

Immediately after completing your exam your result will be presented to you as ‘Pass or Fail’.

You can take 3 tests in one year.

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Nov

The Benefits Of Getting a CAPM Certification

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The Benefits Of Getting a CAPM Certification

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) is a globally recognized entry-level certification accredited by the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI®).

If you are a junior level Project Manager and want to set the stage for a glittering career, then CAPM is the right credential to pursue to take you on the path of success and progress.

CAPM provides the fundamental knowledge on all the aspects of project management including Project Management Phases, Knowledge Areas and Processes.

Why get CAPM Certified?

There is a huge demand for Project Managers in all sectors.

Did you know, according to PMI’s Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap Report (2017-2027),

by 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented role.

Poject Management Jobs Cemand in Different countries 2017-2027

(Source: Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027)

To meet this demand and skill gap, many professionals are taking up industry-recognized Project Management certifications to enhance their skills and stand out from the crowd.

What is the eligibility criteria for CAPM?

CAPM Eligebility Requirements

What is the CAPM Certification Exam Fees?

What is the CAPM certification course outline?

CAPM certification is designed based on the PMI framework and follows the standards as mentioned in the PMBOK Guide (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge).

Knowledge Areas Covered	Percentage of Exam
Introduction to Project Management	6%
Project Environment	6%
Role of the Project Manager	7%
Project Integration Management	9%
Project Scope Management	9%
Project Schedule Management	9%
Project Cost Management	8%
Project Quality Management	7%
Project Resource Management	8%
Project Communication Management	10%
Project Risk Management	8%
Project Procurement Management	4%
Project Stakeholder Management	9%

What are the Benefits of getting CAPM Certified?

Professional Credibility: Thorough Understanding of the fundamental concepts through CAPM makes an individual highly proficient and boosts professional credibility.
Global Recognition: Credentials from PMI is considered as industry- standard in-demand certification which validates the knowledge on project management.
Stepping stone for PMP Exam Preparation: The familiarity with PMBOK and the experience you gain after implementing the skills acquired from CAPM Certification will act as a strong footing for PMP examination preparation.
Enhance Project Management Skills: CAPM Certification not only enhances your knowledge of Project Management, but it also helps to attain leadership quality and team management quality.
Career Advancement: CAPM accelerates the scope of your career as a Certified Associate Project Management professional with career advancement, professional growth, increase in salary and earning potential.
Higher Recruiter Visibility: Getting globally recognized professional certification captures the recruiter’s attention for a potential hiring requirement. The certification at the early stage of your career will make a path for better job opportunities.
Higher Pay:

CAPM Average Annual Salaries in United States as per Payscale.com

8. Get more lucrative assignments: Certified professionals are more likely to get challenging Projects and opportunity to handle valued projects.

9. Professional Versatility: As a certified professional you might get a chance to lead the team, work in different projects and enhance your project management skill.

10. Recession-Proof your career: CAPM certification helps you stand out as an accomplished professional as compared to other non-certified peers in your field. During an economic crisis or in a period of slow growth or recession, non-certified project managers are more likely to come in the line of fire than their certified peers.

What next?

If you are planning to crack the PMP Certification exam in the first attempt, then having CAPM Credentials will prove to be an asset and help you for PMP exam preparation.
The job profiles that CAPM certified professionals can apply for are:

Consultants
Business Analyst
Relational Administrator
Operational Support associate
PMO
Senior Project Manager in IT
Marketing Coordinator for Communications

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Nov

Features of Our PMP® Certification Training Courses | Project Management Classroom and Live Online Training

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Key Features of PMP Certification Training

Introduction

iCert Global conducts 4-day instructor-led classroom and 4-day instructor-led Live Online PMP Certification Training Course to prepare professionals for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Examination.

What will you learn in this PMP Course?

5 Phases of Project Management Lifecycle

Project Initiation
Project Planning
Project Execution
Project Monitoring and Control
Project Closure

10 Knowledge Areas of Project Management

Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Schedule Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Resource Management
Project Communications Management
Project Risk Management
Project Procurement Management
Project Stakeholder Management

49 Processes in Project Management

Integration Management Processes:

#1 – Develop Project Charter process

#2 – Develop Project Management Plan process

#3 – Direct and Manage Project Work process

#4 – Manage Project Knowledge process

#5 – Monitor and Control Project Work process

#6 – Perform Integrated Change Control process

#7 – Close Project or Phase process

Scope Management Processes:

#8 – Plan Scope Management process

#9 – Collect Requirements process

#10 – Define Scope process

#11 – Create WBS process

#12 – Validate Scope process

#13 – Control Scope process

Schedule Management Processes:

#14 – Plan Schedule Management process

#15 – Define Activities process

#16 – Sequence Activities process

#17 – Estimate Activity Durations process

#18 – Develop Schedule process

#19 – Control Schedule process

Cost Management Processes:

#20 – Plan Cost Management process

#21 – Estimate Costs process

#22 – Determine Budget process

#23 - Control Costs process

Quality Management Processes:

#24 – Plan Quality Management process

#25 – Manage Quality process

#26 – Control Quality process

Resource Management Processes:

#27 – Plan Resource Management process

#28 – Estimate Activity Resources process

#29 – Acquire Resources process

#30 – Develop Team process

#31 – Manage Team process

#32 – Control Resources process

Communications Management Processes:

#33 – Plan Communications Management process

#34 – Manage Communications process

#35 – Monitor Communications process

Risk Management Processes:

#36 – Plan Risk Management process

#37 – Identify Risks process

#38 – Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis process

#39 – Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis process

#40 – Plan Risk Responses process

#41 – Implement Risk Responses process

#42 – Monitor Risks process

Procurement Management:

#43 – Plan Procurement Management process

#44 – Conduct Procurements process

#45 – Control Procurements process

Stakeholder Management:

#46 – Identify Stakeholders process

#47 – Plan Stakeholder Engagement process

#48 – Manage Stakeholder Engagement process

#49 – Monitor Stakeholder Engagement process

Below image represents the Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area Mapping.

What are the key features of our PMP certification training courses?

Learn from certified subject matter experts: Acquire knowledge from PMP certified Subject Matter Experts with training and consulting experience. Our instructors have the credentials and experience to impart training that not only prepares you for the PMP Exam, but also shows you the big picture of the benefits of obtaining the Project Management Professional certification.
Get Quality Study Material: Course Program handbook with chapter-end quizzes and sample PMP questions with answers and explanation for each question.
Complimentary E-learning: Access anytime and anywhere through our Free PMP E-learning. You can start your PMP Exam Prep in earnest even before you start your actual PMP classroom or live online training. Our e-learning course is valid for six months from the date of registration. This will help you to prepare for the PMP exam online using our Learning Management System.
Take Sample PMP Prep Tests: We provide Mock Tests and sample questions with answers and explanation for each question. The more you practice, the better are your chances of clearing the PMP Exam and coming out with flying colors in your first attempt.
Earn 35 Contact Hours from our PMP training, which is a pre-requisite for applying for the PMP Examination.
Guidance for PMP Exam Application Process: We help with PMP Exam Application Form to enable you to navigate the Exam Application Process.
Choice of Classroom or Live Online Training. We also provide instructor-led On-Site training for enterprises interested in project management training in their office premises. Programs can also be customized as per your requirements to achieve your company’s learning and development goals and enterprise workforce development objectives.
Convenient Batches: We conduct weekday batches and special weekend batches for working professionals. Live Online Training courses can be customized as per your time zone.
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Nov

Top 10 Most Important IT Skills In Demand For 2020 | Fast Track Your Career With These IT Skills

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The 10 Most Important IT Skills For 2020

“Skills matter the most and we actually value skills over experience in the grand scheme of things,” says Janelle Gale, Facebook’s vice president of Human Resources to CNBC Make It.
In this blog, let's know more about the 10 Most Important IT skills that are most in-demand and that help you to fast-track your career in the year 2020.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Big Data Analytics
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Project Management
Agile and Scrum
DevOps
Business Analysis
Digital Marketing
Networking

It is always a smart move to expand your skillset to be on top of your career in a fast-changing world where each day brings forward innovations that are changing the professional landscape at the workplace. Each day that you spend in learning is preparing for a better tomorrow for yourself and also for your family.
Learning new skills opens doors, more often than not;

To an increase in remuneration,
Greater recognition at work,
More lucrative job assignments,
Paves the way for career acceleration through greater visibility and demand from employers, peers, and potential recruiters.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

‘Machines with intelligence.' AI -Artificial Intelligence is a concept of machines being able to carry out tasks in terms of natural intelligence or stimulation of human behavior.
ML-Machine Learning is an application of AI Machine learning is the study of computer algorithms that allow computer programs to automatically improve through experience.

Demand for AI and ML:

According to McKinsey, Artificial Intelligence promises to boost profits and transform industries.
Amazon has achieved impressive results from its $775 million acquisition of Kiva, a robotics company that automates picking and packing. Netflix has also achieved impressive results from the algorithm it uses to personalize recommendations to its 100 million subscribers worldwide.

Sectors leading to AI adoption today also intend to grow their investment the most.
The below data represents the leading sectors adopting AI.

AI Demand Forecast Sectors

Average Annual Salaries of AI and ML:

According to neuvoo.com,

Average Annual Salaries of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Professionals in the United States

How AI and ML are shaping the world?

According to Microsoft,

Biggest environmental challenges can be faced when human ingenuity and technology meet.

Farmers use AI to scale the growth of crops
Physics-enabled AI models help everyone understand the climate-related risk at the hyper-local level.
Collecting farmland data in the cloud and making it available to farmers to enable precision agriculture.
Using satellites and AI to preserve biodiversity, protect livelihoods, and prevent slavery in the seafood industry.
AI and citizen scientists work together to fight extinction.
Protection Assistant for Wildlife Security (PAWS) uses AI to aid conservationists in the fight against poaching by utilizing machine learning, AI planning, and behavior modeling.

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2. Big Data Analytics

Big Data Analytics is a process of examining a large set of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations and other insights. It helps to identify new opportunities and guide to smarter business moves.

Demand for Data Science and Big Data Analytics:

According to Market Expert24,

Data Science Platform Market is expected to grow from USD +19 Billion in 2016 to USD +101 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of +38% from 2019 to 2025.
According to IBM, by 2020 the number of positions for data and analytics talent in the United States will increase by 364,000 openings, to 2,720,000.

Average Annual Salaries of Data Scientists:
According to Neuvoo.com,

How Data Science and Big Data Analytics are shaping the world?

According to CIO.com, Data science helped Zoomcar (Self Driven Service) capture 75% of Indian market.
According to GCN.com, Data science could help Californians battle future wildfires.

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3. Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing is the delivery of on-demand computing services over the Internet (the cloud) offering faster innovation, flexible resources and economies of scale. The computing services include storage, servers, software, analytics, databases, networking, and intelligence.

Demand for Cloud Computing: There is a huge demand for cloud computing services. According to Forbes, IDC predicted that by 2022, 70% of enterprises will integrate cloud management.

Average Annual Salary of Cloud Architect: According to Nevuoo.com,

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4. Cyber Security

Cyber Security is a practice of protecting data from malicious attacks or unauthorized access. It ensures integrity, confidentiality, and availability (ICA) of information.

Demand for Cyber Security:

According to Cybercrime Magazine, Cybersecurity Ventures predicted that cybercrime damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021. To mitigate these damages, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2021.

Average Annual Salary of Cyber Security Professionals:

According to Neuvoo.com,

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5. Project Management

Project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing of projects to achieve business goals within a constrained time.

Demand for Project management:

According to PMI.org,

By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles.

Attrition, particularly as seasoned practitioners reach retirement age, is creating many project-related job openings. Leading sectors with job openings due to attrition are shown in the image below:

(Source: Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027)

Average Annual Salary of Certified Project Management Professionals:

According to Neuvoo.com,

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6. Agile and Scrum

Agile is an iterative method to develop software step by step taking frequent reassessment whenever required, instead of delivering the whole product after completion. Agile is a framework and there are various approaches to implement agile. Scrum is one of the most popular ways to implement agile.

According to the 12th Annual State of Agile Report, The Scrum Methodology is most widely used amongst software development teams as it divides complicated tasks to user stories.

Agile Methodologies and Practices

Demand for Agile and Scrum:

According to the report by EY: Digital Transformation for 2020 and beyond, Global Telecommunications Study, improved organizational agility is at the heart of successful digital transformation.

Average Annual salary of Agile Coach Scrum Master

According to Neuvoo.com,

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7. DevOps

DevOps is a collaborative approach of Software Development (Dev), Technology Operations (Ops), and Quality Assurance. This enables businesses to build, test, iterate and release software faster and in a more efficient manner.

Demand and Scope for DevOps:

According to IDC.com,

The worldwide DevOps software tools market achieved a level of $5.2 billion in 2018. The market is forecast to reach $15 billion in 2023.

Average Annual salary of DevOps Engineer

According to Nevuoo.com,

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8. Business Analysis

"Business analysis is the practice of enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to clients".

Demand and Scope for Business Analysis:

According to IIBA 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey Summary Report,

The U.S. Bureau of labor indicates that Business Analysis is one of the highest growing occupations, with 14% growth projected between 2014-2024.

Average Annual Salary of Certified Business Analysts:

According to Nevuoo.com,

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9. Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing is implementing marketing strategies through digital channels like Search, Performance Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile and Video Marketing, Content Marketing, and Web Analytics to increase brand recall, leads, sales, and business for organizations.

What separates digital marketing from traditional marketing is that it is:
Scalable: You can scale your marketing initiatives across geographies and digital has the ability to allow marketers to implement their strategies across the globe through various media as mentioned above.
Measurable: Each click, lead, enquiry, and sale is measurable giving superior insights on Return on Investment for better business monitoring and performance.
Targeted: Digital marketing is targeted and focused and can be used across countries and languages and also pinpointed to within a certain radius.
Granular: The granularity of drilling down on data, analytics and metrics that count for the business make it a must implement marketing strategy for companies and businesses looking to win in a fast-changing digital world.

Demand and Scope for Digital Marketing:

According to the report by Market Hiring Trends,

There is a considerable gap between the supply and demand of digital marketing professionals. The demand stood at around 59%, but the supply was only 19%.

Digital Marketing Demand Supply Gap
Taking up an in-demand Digital Marketing Certification Course will help you increase employability.

Average Annual Salary of Digital Marketing Manager:

According to Nevuoo.com, Average Annual Salary of Digital Marketing Manager can go as high as, $127,690/year.

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10. Networking

Networking is the practice of exchanging or transporting data between nodes in an information system through a shared medium. Devices are connected through switches, routers and wireless access points.

Demand for Networking:

The companies have expanded their IT networks over the last decade resulting in high demand for network engineers.

Popular certifications in Networking are Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNA)

Average Annual Salary of Certified Network Engineers:

According to Ziprecuriter.com,

The average annual salary of CCNP Professional is $108,474/year.

The average annual salary of CCNA Professional is $84,424/year.

For more information on how iCert Global can help you to achieve your Networking Certification goals, please visit our website.

For more information on how you can accelerate your career with these certifications, visit us at https://www.icertglobal.com/ or call now on +1-713-287-1213 / 1214 or e-mail us at info {at} icertglobal {dot} com.

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Nov

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13

Nov

Top 10 Reasons To Get DevOps Certified

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Top 10 Reasons To Get DevOps Certified

What are the Top 10 Reasons to get a DevOps Certification?

1. Re-invent Your Career.

2. Get noticed in the talent pool of an expanding DevOps Job Market as a DevOps Certified Professional.

3. Increase your Employability and Earning Potential.

4. Get Recognition with more challenging work and lucrative assignments.

5. Enhance your Professional Competency.

6. Get hands-on experience on DevOps tools.

7. Familiarize yourself with Software Development (Dev) and Technology Operations (Ops) lifecycle.

8. Increase your Productivity at work.

9. Get an in-demand and a globally recognized certification.

10. Get DevOps Certified to Recession-proof your Career.

What is DevOps?

DevOps is a methodology at the intersection of Software Development, Technology Operations, and Quality Assurance. This collaboration between software development (Dev) and technology operations (Ops) enables businesses to build, test, iterate and release software faster and in a more efficient manner.

What is DevOps?

What is DevOps Trying to achieve?

As the speed of software application development increases, so does the demand for eliminating inefficiencies in implementation that cost businesses significantly.

DevOps connects 'Dev' and 'Ops' and tackles the entire ‘Build-Test-Iterate-Release’ like a well-oiled machine having clear roles and responsibilities and well-defined inputs and outputs.

(Source: DevOps - The Future of Application Lifecycle Automation by Capgemini)

DevOps Challenges

DevOps Solutions

Scope of DevOps Professionals

DevOps Professionals are the facilitators who work with both development and operations teams. DevOps requires continuous interaction by automating the integration and deployment processes resulting in higher productivity.

Did You Know?

According to IDC’s “DevOps and the Cost of Downtime: Fortune 1000 Best Practice Metrics Quantified”

(Source: DevOps - The Future of Application Lifecycle Automation by Capgemini)

- The average hourly cost of an infrastructure failure is $100,000

- The average hourly cost of a critical application failure is $500,000 – $1M

- Unplanned application downtime costs the Fortune 1000 from $1.25 billion to $2.5 billion every year.

What is the Value of DevOps

DevOps enables businesses to increase agility, improve quality, and enhance innovation while reducing outages in production that directly impacts the topline.

(Source: DevOps - The Future of Application Lifecycle Automation by Capgemini)

DevOps Value Proposition

Average Salary of a DevOps Engineer in the United States

Average Salary of a DevOps Engineer in the United States according to Neuvoo.com

Who can become a DevOps Certified Professional?

According to the DevOps Institute, the target audience for the DevOps Foundation course includes Management, Operations, Developers, QA and Testing professionals such as:

- Individuals involved in IT development

- IT operations or IT service management

- Individuals who require an understanding of DevOps principles

- IT professionals working within, or about to enter, an Agile Service Design Environment

- Automation Architect, Application Developers

- Business Analysts, Managers, Stakeholders

- Change Agents, Consultants

- DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers

- Infrastructure Architect

- Integration Specialists

- IT Directors, Managers, Operations, Team Leaders

- Lean Coaches

- Network Administrators, Operations Managers

- Project Managers, Release Engineers

- Software Developers, Software Tester/QA

- System Administrators, Systems Engineers, System Integrators

What is in it for you to be DevOps Certified?

Now that you have seen the scope, demand and value of DevOps and the demand for DevOps certified professionals let’s take a look at the top 10 reasons to get a DevOps Certification.

1. Re-Invent your Career: Certification in DevOps opens greater avenues in the organizations practising DevOps. By understanding the fundamentals and tools of DevOps through certification, you can re-invent your career.

Google Trends data for the search term 'devops certification' shows an increasing trend over the past five years.
(Source: Google Trends data as of 13th November 2019).

2. Be in the talent pool of an expanding DevOps Job Market as a Certified Professional:

According to The Ultimate DevOps Hiring Guide by Opensource,

- 42% of companies responding to the Open Source Jobs study want to add DevOps skills across their hiring portfolio

- 57% of companies seeking open-source expertise is focused on DevOps skills

3. Higher Pay: According to Glassdoor.com, 70,616 DevOps jobs are open in the United States, as of date and the average salary of a DevOps Engineer ranges from $81K to up to $162K per year.

Average Salary of a DevOps Engineer in the United States as per information from Glassdoor.com

4. Recognition: DevOps certified professionals have opportunities to add value to their businesses as,

- DevOps evangelist

- Release manager

- Automation architect

- Software developer/tester

- Experience assurance (XA) professional

- Security engineer

- Utility technology player

5. Professional Credibility: A DevOps certification enhances your professional credibility and makes you proficient in:

- Coding and writing scripts to customize the software.

- Provisioning IT hardware.

- Monitoring the performance of software applications.

- Improving the security of software for end-users.

- Connecting code libraries, databases, software, or other tools together so they function more effectively.

- Creating strategies that make IT more efficient.

- Troubleshooting what is broken.

- Automating functions to improve efficiency.

- Maintaining documentation of digital software projects.

- Working with product managers, release engineers, and other stakeholders to streamline operations and accomplish objectives of the business

6. Enhance your DevOps tool skills: Certification in DevOps enhance your knowledge of DevOps-oriented technologies and processes required to excel at your workplace as a DevOps professional.

Gain superior knowledge of tools such as:

- Git: Version control system and source code management

- Jenkins: server automation and developing CI/CD pipelines

- Selenium: Automated testing

- Docker: Software containerization

- Kubernetes: Container orchestration

- Puppet: Configuration management

- Chef: Configuration management

- Ansible: configuration management, application deployment, task automation

- Nagios: Continuous monitoring

12

Nov

Top 10 Reasons To Get a CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) Certification

iCert Global Business Analysis 0 2019-11-12 3958

Top 10 Reasons to Get CBAP Certified

The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) designation is a professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis experience. A CBAP certification on your resume paves the way for professional growth and an increase in your earning potential. According to the 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey by the IIBA, CBAP holders earn 13% more than their non-certified peers.

What are the Top 10 Reasons to get a CBAP® Certification?

1. Get a globally recognized and in-demand Business Analysis (BA) certification.

2. Improve your employability and earning potential.

3. Showcase your professional competence and expertise in Business Analysis Planning and Strategy.

4. Demonstrate your knowledge, competency, and experience as a highly effective Business Analysis professional.

5. Expand the scope of your career and stand out to employers, peers, and recruiters.

6. Explore work opportunities across practice areas like IT, BPM, and Project Management.

7. Get recognized as a senior Business Analysis (BA) professional with practical BA work experience.

8. Demonstrate your ability to tackle complex Business Analysis projects.

9. Improve your company's business processes and identify opportunities to achieve better results.

10. Fast-track your career on the path of success and leadership in the field of Business Analysis.

So are you ready to embark on a journey of preparing for the CBAP certification?

iCert Global is an Endorsed Education Provider™ (EEP™) of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).

The company conducts 3-day instructor-led classroom and Live Online Training courses to prepare business analysis professionals for IIBA's CBAP certification exam.

Let's take a look at the Eligibility requirements for earning a CBAP Certification:

To earn a CBAP designation, potential candidates have to:

- Complete a minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis Work experience in the last 10 years.

- Within this BA experience of 7500 hours, a minimum of 900 hours of work experience should be completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK® (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) Guide Knowledge Areas,

- Overall a potential candidate must have at least 3,600 hours of the required 7,500 hours of total work experience in 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas.

- Complete a minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years.

- Provide two references; accept the signed code of conduct with IIBA and its terms and conditions.

- Pass the CBAP exam.

What’s the format of the CBAP Exam?

The CBAP exam consists of 120 multiple choice questions and must be completed within three and a half hours.

CBAP exam questions are formulated from the BABOK® (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) Guide and are both scenario and case study-based.

Prospects of CBAP Certification

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) Certification Path:

IIBA Certifications Path

Here are the Top 10 Reasons to get a CBAP® Certification:

1. Globally recognized business analysis certification. According to the IIBA, as of September 30, 2019 there were 9727 CBAP certified professionals worldwide. A CBAP® certification recognizes seasoned BA professionals who have over five years of practical business analysis work experience. A CBAP Certification improves your marketability and employability.

2. Improves your earning potential. CBAP holders earn 13% more than non-certified peers according to the IIBA 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey Summary Report.

As per Indeed.com the average salary of a Business Analyst in the United States is $74,757 per year. Data as of 5th November 2019.

Average Business Analyst Salary in the United States - Annual Compensation

Scope of CBAP Certification

3. Showcases your professional competence and expertise in

- Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

- Elicitation and Collaboration

- Requirements Life Cycle Management

- Strategy Analysis

- Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

- Solution Evaluation.

4. Demonstrates your knowledge, professional competency, and experience as a highly effective business analysis professional.

Top 5 industries where BA professionals work are:

- Information Technology

- Finance and Insurance

- Government and Public Sector

- Business Professional Consulting

- Healthcare and Social Services

Top Practice Areas where Business Analysis Professionals Work

5. Expands the scope of your career and allows you to stand out to employers and peers

Top 3 areas where BA professionals perform their work are

- Information Technology with a median annual compensation of US $76,306

- Business Process Management with a median annual compensation of US $77,492

and

- Project Management with a median annual compensation of US $74,433

Source: IIBA 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey Summary Report.

Business Analysis Salary Survey Median Compensation by Area of Work

6. Enables you to explore opportunities across practice areas.

Top 5 related practice areas where BA professionals work are

- Information Technology

- Business Process Management

- Project Management

- Change Management

- Data Management

with average salaries of $76,306 in IT; $77,492 in BPM, and $74,433 in Project Management, as per information provided in the IIBA 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey Summary Report.

Top 5 Related Practice Areas where Business Analysis Professionals Work

7. Enables you to get recognized as a senior BA professional with practical business analysis work experience.

53% of Business Analysts hold a senior role in their organization, according to the 2018 IIBA Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey.

8. Demonstrates your ability to tackle complex projects.

45% of all respondents of the IIBA 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey reported an increased fulfillment at work, an increase in salary, promotion, and greater confidence at work with a CBAP credential.

9. Improves business processes and identifies opportunities to achieve better business results.

Nearly 70% of BA professionals practice agile approaches and 77% of BAs report being involved in digital initiatives, according to the IIBA 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey.

10. Propels your career on the path of success and leadership in the field of Business Analysis.

34% of IIBA certified BA professionals are between 26-35 years of age and 64% have 10 years' experience or less, according to the IIBA - 2018 Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey Summary Report.

A CBAP certification turbo charges your Business Analysis career on the path of success and progress.

So what are you waiting for? Take the first step towards your goal of achieving a CBAP certification by reaching out to our training consultants today.

For more information about our Business Analysis certification training courses worldwide, visit us at www.icertglobal.com, email us at info {at} icertglobal {dot} com or
Call Now! on +1-713-287-1213/1214.

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08

Nov

Top 10 High Paying Certifications to Target in 2020 | Cyber Security, AWS, Google Cloud, Data Science, PMP, CSM

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10 Top Paying Certifications To Target In 2020

2019 has been a great year so far! Many new technologies grabbed a lot of attention this year. It will continue to shape up the future and beyond. Cloud Computing, Internet of Things(IoT), Big Data, Cyber Security, and other emerging technologies are changing the way companies do business and taking technology innovation to a higher level.

In this highly competitive and technology-driven world, wherein everyone is giving their best to prove their excellence and stand out in the crowd. Professional certification helps to scale up and stay updated with the latest technology trending in the industry. Along with many job opportunities for candidates, Professional Certifications also helps employers to select the potential candidate.

The 10 top-paying certifications to target in 2020 are:

1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional® (CISSP)

2. AWS Certified Solutions Architect

3. Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

4. Big Data Certification

5. Data Science Certification

6. Certified In Risk And Information Systems Control (CRISC)

7. Certified Information Security Manager(CISM)

8. Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification

9. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

10. Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Search queries for the term 'cyber security certifications' over the past five years, as per Google Trends.

Data dt. 8th November 2019.

Search queries for the term, 'scrum certification' over the past five years, as per Google Trends.
Data as of 8th November 2019.

Comparison of Cyber Security courses search queries (CISSP, CEH, CISM, and CRISC), over the past five years from 2014 onwards until date, as per Google Trends. Data dt. 8th November 2019.

1. Certified Information System Security Professional® (CISSP)

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a certification accredited by International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)², is one of the world's largest IT security organizations. CISSP certified professionals are considered specialists on key security issues. This includes mobile security, risk management, application development security, cloud computing, among others.

According to Cybercrime Magazine, Cybersecurity Ventures predicted that cybercrime damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021. To mitigate these damages, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2021.

· They also predict that there will be 6 billion Internet users by 2022 (75 percent of the projected world population of 8 billion) — and more than 7.5 billion Internet users by 2030 (90 percent of the projected world population of 8.5 billion, 6 years of age and older).

According to ziprecuriter.com, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) salary can go as high as $171,000

CISSP Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility criteria:

- Have a minimum 5 years of cumulative paid full-time work experience in two or more of the 8 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

- One-year experience waiver can be earned with a 4-year college degree, or regional equivalent or additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list.

How to become a Certified Information System Security Professional®( CISSP)?

Get trained for CISSP which validates your knowledge on information security. Apply for CISSP online, clear the exam, and you must ask an (ISC)² credential holder who can attest to your industry experience to complete an endorsement form for you if (ISC)² randomly selects(ISC)² -certified individuals for auditing. Successful completion of the certification entitles to automatic membership to the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² Membership. The CISSP certification has a three-year validity. You need 120 continuing professional education (CPE) credits for renewal.

2. AWS Certified Solution Architect

AWS Certified Solutions Architects are one of the leading professionals in cloud computing. This certification is accredited by Amazon Web Services. AWS architect is someone who can evaluate an organization's requirements in cloud computing and make architectural recommendations for implementing and deploying applications on AWS.

According to Forbes,

· Currently, 69% of businesses are already utilising cloud technology and it is predicted that 83% of enterprise workloads will be in the Cloud by 2020.

· The public cloud market is expected to reach $236 billion by 2020, and AWS is the topmost cloud computing player with a 43% yearly growth.

According to ziprecruiter.com, AWS Certified Solutions Architect’s salary can go as high as $202,000

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Average Annual Salary in the United States
Data as of 1st November 2019.

Cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure appeal to many organizations because of their stated features, such as pay per use, ability to scale up or down based on usage, high resiliency, and self-service. All these benefits are expected to lead to much lower IT costs, faster time to market, and better service quality compared with traditional IT offerings.

Eligibility criteria:

- At least one-year hands-on experience in cloud and AWS. These professionals should know about topics such as business continuity, deployment management, network design, data storage, security, scalability and elasticity, cloud migration and hybrid architecture.

How to become an AWS Certified Solution Architect?

First, you will need to set up an AWS Account. All AWS certifications are conducted at PSI test-taking facilities—typically a local community college. By taking up AWS Solution Architect training course you get well-versed with concepts, fundamentals, architectural best practices, designs and deployment of scalable systems on AWS.

3. Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect

Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect certification is currently the industry standard to help you emerge above the rest in this cloud job world. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has evolved from being a niche player to a serious competitor to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. According to Fiormarkets, Global cloud computing market is expected to reach USD 712.83 Billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 18.46% from 2018 to 2025.

As per an article on Dataversity.net, according to Gartner TalentNeuron, an online real-time labour market insight portal, “there are about 50,248 cloud computing positions available in the U.S. from 3,701 employers, and 101,913 open positions worldwide.”

According to ziprecuriter.com, the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect‘s salary can go as high as $201,500/year.

Google Cloud Platform - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility Criteria:

The Cloud Architect should have 3+ years of industry experience as well as 1-year designing and building solutions on Google Cloud Platform.

How to become a Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect?

Register with Google cloud, Enhance your skill in Cloud adoption plans, Cloud application design, Cloud management and monitoring, Application architecture, Deployment strategies and get certified.

4. Big Data Certification

"Big Data" is a field that treats ways to analyze, systematically extract information from, or otherwise deal with data sets that are too large or complex to be dealt with by traditional data-processing application software.

A Big Data Certification will equip you with the skills and knowledge to tackle the 3 Vs of Big Data - Volume, Velocity, and Variety.

For professionals, who are skilled in Big Data Analytics, there is an ocean of opportunities out there. There is a huge demand for big data professionals in industries like entertainment, automobile, government, education etc. According to Forbes, IBM stated that by 2020, the number of jobs for all US data professionals will increase by 364,000 openings to 2,720,000.

According to ziprecuriter.com, Big Data Certified professional's salary can go as high as $196,000/year

Big Data Analytics - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility criteria:

There is no such eligibility criteria to take up Big Data Certification. Preferable to be acquainted with the Core Java and SQL.

How to get certified in big data?

Enhance your skill by enrolling in Big data certification course. Prepare yourselves with quality study material and attempt as many mock exams to check and confirm your proficiency in the subject matter.

5. Data Science Certification:

Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.

The Data Scientist certification is a certification which validates data scientist’s knowledge on SAS, R, Hadoop, Python and Spark and how to use data concepts such as data exploration, visualization hypothesis testing, and predictive analytics. There is a huge demand for Data Scientists in industries like Aerospace industry, IT industry, e-commerce industry and healthcare industry. According to Forbes, IBM predicts that demand for Data Scientists will increase by 28% by 2020. IBM also predicts that 59% of all Data Science and Analytics (DSA) job demand is in Finance and Insurance, Professional Services, and IT.

According to ziprecuriter.com, the Data Science Certified professional's salary can go as high as $185,000/year

Data Scientist - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility Criteria:

There are no prerequisites for this data science online training course.

How to get certified in Data Science?

Go for the Data scientist training course. Gain well-versed knowledge on using tools such as statistic hypothesis testing, clustering, decision trees, linear and logistic regression, R studio and Data Visualization. Pass the exam and get certified as a Data Scientist.

6. Certified In Risk And Information Systems Control (CRISC)

The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) is the certification accredited by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) which engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems. CRISC professionals are one of of the highest-paid employee. The curriculum is based on 4 domains prescribed by ISACA.

Domain 01 - Risk Identification

Domain 02 - Risk Assessment

Domain 03 - Risk Response

Domain 04 - Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting

According to isaca.org,

· More than 20,000 professionals worldwide have earned the CRISC to affirm their business and IT risk management competence, and their ability to design, implement, monitor and maintain effective, risk-based information systems controls.

· More than 1,300 CRISC holders are CIOs, CISOs, or chief compliance, risk or privacy officers and over 600 are CEOs, CFOs or equivalent executives.

CRISC certification makes you highly valuable to enterprises seeking to manage IT risk as a critical component of the innovation process.

According to ziprecuriter.com, the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) salary can go as high as $143,000/year

CRISC Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility Criteria:

According to ISACA, The requirements for CRISC Certification – 2015 exams and later are:

- Successful completion of the CRISC examination

- Three (3) or more years of cumulative work experience performing the tasks of a CRISC professional across at least two (2) CRISC domains, of which one must be in Domain 1 or 2, is required for certification. There are no substitutions or experience waivers.

- This experience must have been gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification or within five years of passing the examination.

- A completed application must be submitted within 5 years from the date of initially passing the examination.

How to become a Certified In Risk And Information Systems Control (CRISC)?

First, candidates must register and pay a non-refundable and non-transferable fee prior to becoming eligible to schedule their test. To register for the CRISC exam, candidates must create an ISACA profile at www.isaca.org. After the login, candidates can schedule the exam. Candidates who clear the examination need to pay a maintenance fee and earn a minimum of 20 contact hours of CPE annually. Additionally, a minimum of 120 contact hours is required during a fixed 3-year period.

7. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Certified information security manager (CISM) is accredited by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). CISM supervises enterprise information security. As recommended by ISACA, There are 4 primary domains to be focused on to get CISM Certification:

· Information Security Governance.

· Information Risk Management.

· Information Security Program Development and Management.

· Information Security Incident Management.

According to ziprecuriter.com, the Certified information security manager (CISM) salaries can reach up to $216,000 per year.

CISM Average Annual Salary in the United States

Eligibility criteria:

- A completed application must be submitted within 5 years from the date of initially passing the examination.

- All experience must be verified independently with employers.

- This experience must have been gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification or within five years of passing the examination.

- Three (3) years of the five (5) years of work experience must be gained performing the role of an information security manager

- In addition, this work experience must be broad and gained in three (3) of the four (4) CISMR domains

How to become a certified information security manager (CISM)?

Take up the course, gain knowledge on four domains and register with ISACA or exam locator. Every year, the exam is offered by ISACA during the designated testing of windows. Clear the exam and get credentials. Continuing education credits are required each year to maintain your certification.

8. Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Project Management Professional (PMP) accredited by Project Management Institute (PMI) is an industry-standard certification which is globally recognized. According to the PMI (2013). Talent Gap: Project Management through 2020 article by the Project Management Institute, Inc. - Through the decade ending in 2020, 15.7 million new project management roles will be created. The profession is expected to grow by US$6.61 trillion. Now is the time for professionals and job-seekers to build project management skills, as demand for these skills outstrips supply.

The PMP Certification has consistently been among the top ranked certifications worldwide and according to the 10th edition of PMI’s Project Management Salary Survey, Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Earning Power Report reveals a significant advantage in earning potential for PMP® certified practitioners. Survey respondents holding the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification reported higher median salaries than those without a PMP certification―23% higher on average across the 37 countries surveyed.

A PMP certification demonstrates your Project Management knowledge, experience, and skills to potential employers and clients. It also provides professional skills necessary to lead project teams and bring projects to successful completion. A PMP certification will enable you to command higher salaries than non-certified individuals by showcasing competencies in leading and directing projects. Accelerate and expand the scope of your career with a globally recognized and in-demand certification. Know more about our PMP Exam Prep Certification Training courses at a location near you.

According to ziprecruiter.com, Project Management Professional's salary can go as high as $172,000

PMP - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Eligibility criteria:

For Graduates:

- 3 years or 4,500 hours of project management experience

- 35 hours of project management education

For non-graduates

- 5 years or 7,500 hours of project management experience

- 35 hours of project management education

How to become a Project Management Professional (PMP) ®?

Create a professional profile by signing up at PMI.org. Take 35 hours of PMP® Certification training course. For a special discount on PMP exam application fee and the access to a free PDF copy of the PMBOK Guide, apply for PMI membership. Fill the online application within 90 days. You can schedule the exam at your nearest test centres. Once you qualify the test, get PMP® certification. Your credentials are valid for only three years. You need to maintain your PMP® certification by earning 60 PDUs to fulfil the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR).

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9. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Ethical Hacker, accredited by EC-Council(The international council of E-Commerce consultants), validates the baseline knowledge on five phases of ethical hacking. These are:

· Reconnaissance,

· Gaining Access,

· Enumeration,

· Maintaining Access,

· Covering your tracks.

CEH Stimulates the real-time threats, counter-defensive mechanisms to eliminate threats and protective measures to prevent attacks. CEH simulates real-time threats, counter-defensive mechanisms to eliminate threats and protective measures to prevent attacks and breaches. There is a difference between Hacker and ethical hacker. Hacker hacks the system and steals the information, while CEH defends attacks and threats using the same techniques the hacker used. CEH professionals are in-demand and are internationally recognized because of the continuous updates of tools and techniques.

According to ziprecuriter.com, Certified Ethical Hacker salaries can go up to $220,000 per year.

CEH - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility criteria:

There are no such eligibility criteria to take up CEH. Basic knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is advised.

How to become a Certified Ethical Hacker?

Take up training on CEH to learn tools and programs used for security, ethics, network security etc. With the knowledge of the above mentioned skills, you can pass the exam. The CEH certification is valid for three years and can be renewed by earning 120 continuing education credits within the three-year period.

10. Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Scrum Master, accredited by Scrum Alliance validates the knowledge of Agile principles and practices and makes you more noticeable than others. According to the State of Agile report, the Scrum Methodology is most widely used amongst software development creating many job opportunities.

According to ziprecruiter.com, Certified Scrum Master Salary can reach from median of $118,353/year to $160,000/year.

CSM - Average Annual Salary in the United States

Data as of 1st November 2019.

Eligibility criteria:

There is no such eligibility criteria to take up CSM. You can become a Certified Scrum Master regardless of your educational background.

How to become a Certified Scrum Master?

To become a certified Scrum Master, you need to take the Certified Scrum Master course from Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) or Scrum Alliance Authorized Trainer. Scrum Alliance will send you a link to create login credentials after completion of course. Clear the exam and get certified along with two-year membership with Scrum Alliance.

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Top 10 Reasons To Get An Agile Certification

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Top 10 Reasons to get an Agile Certification

Any Certification plays a key role in the career path as it holds solid proof of subject matter and continuous learning. Project management is one of the most challenging tasks as it ensures that the goals of projects closely align with the strategic goals of the business. Agile is an iterative method to develop software step by step taking frequent reassessment whenever required, instead of delivering the whole product after completion. An Agile certification validates the candidate’s familiarity with Agile Framework and practices.

Agile is a vast subject, which includes different methodologies and frameworks. The most well-recognized agile certifications are those developed by the Scrum Alliance, Scrum.org, and The Project Management Institute, Inc (PMI).

Average Annual Salary of Agile Project Management Certified Professionals.

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Average Annual Salaries of Agile Project Management Certified Professionals in USD

The average salaries per year of Agile Certified professional in different countries are:

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Benefits that highlight the prominence and prospects of getting an Agile certification and its impact on your work:

1. Quality Deliverables: By taking up an Agile certification, you will be able to adapt lean management structure effectively in which frequent reassessment is done, improving the quality of the product. The regular interaction with clients enhances the quality of deliverables.

2. Collaborative Approach: Once you adopt an agile methodology, there will be constantly learning and knowledge sharing as it is a team-based approach towards development.

3. Reduces Risk: It reduces the risk of the absolute failure of the project and increases your credibility. Risk mitigation is achieved by cross-functional teams, predictable delivery time, early warning of problems and transparency of management.

4. Better Delivery Predictability: In an agile methodology, Work is divided into phases termed as “Sprints”. Usually, a week's span is allotted to each sprint. After completion, sprints are reviewed and evaluated by the managers. This way of approach provides more clarity on day to day schedule.

5. Transparency: The openness for inspection reduces risk and increase the business value. The transparent way of approach ensures a higher rate of customer satisfaction.

6. Ability to Manage Priorities: An early indication of clients requirements helps in setting out priorities. Uncertainty is solved earlier with respect to customer requirements and acceptance.

7. Increase Software Maintainability: Object-oriented code is written resulting technically superior product. The early warning of the problem is observed and solved within the iteration.

8. Improved Engineering Discipline: At every end of an iteration, the team conducts retrospective meetings (mini-lessons learned in that iteration). These meetings strengthen existing effective practices and improve or replace ineffective practices.

9. Definite Milestones: Milestones are set closely and each milestone is achieved with customer feedback and acceptance at the end of an iteration.

10. Predictable Cost Estimates: Rough estimates are done at the beginning of each iteration and due to the short loop of continuous feedback, re-estimates are done accordingly.

Benefits of getting an Agile Certification | For Your Career

1. An Agile Certification is globally recognized and in-demand worldwide.

2. Recognizes your expertise in using agile practices in your projects, while demonstrating their increased professional versatility through agile tools and techniques.

3. Carries a higher level of professional credibility as it requires a combination of agile training, experience working on agile projects, and an examination on agile principles, practices, tools, and techniques.

4. Supports individuals in meeting the needs of organizations that rely on agile project practitioners to apply a diversity of methods to their project management.

5. Demonstrates your level of professionalism in agile practices of project management to employers and potential employers.

6. Increases your professional versatility in both agile project management tools and techniques.

7. Accelerates the scope of your career as an Agile Certified Professional with career advancement, professional growth, and increase in salary and earning potential.

8. Enables you to stand out from the crowd as an Agile Certified Professional. Professionals with formal scrum training and an Agile certification have higher salaries than those without an agile certification, according to the Scrum Master Trends Report 2019.

9. Expands your market reach as an agile certified professional and provides you an opportunity to network with a vibrant community of agile professionals, related organizations, and experts worldwide.

10. Invest in your future. Invest in an Agile Certification to recession prooof your career. Agile professionals would retain their value even during a recession due to their strong and highly transferable core competencies.

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The Top 10 Technologies To Learn In 2020

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In this digital era, the technologies are accelerating at a phenomenal pace. The world of business is witnessing the revolution with the adoption of latest technology trends. The only thing that is constant in the world of technology is “change” These emerging technologies are advancing at different rates which will rule the new decade. Here is the list of technologies that will bring a tremendous turnover in terms of knowledge yield, prospects and promising opportunities in the coming year 2020:

1) Artificial Intelligence (AI): “Machines with intelligence”. In today’s world, we can witness AI being used in every industry such as health care, banking, manufacturing, retail, telecommunication etc. It is gradually playing a vital role in our day to day life. From face recognition in every new smart phone to Alexa being family member, AI is everywhere! As AI is growing rapidly and adopted in all the sector of society and the current ideas and trends would mature in continuous basis, there is a huge demand of skilled AI professionals. Up-Skilling on AI now will help you gain job assurance in future.

2) 5G data networks: The 5th generation of internet connectivity with super-fast data networks will be ready to spread the wings and fly high in 2020. Already being launched on April 2019 in South Korea and being successful, the implementation of 5G is reaching everywhere rapidly. The increased bandwidth will enable faster data transfer with simple setup process. 5G is a unique combination of high speed connectivity, ubiquitous coverage and very low latency will not only support phones, Tablets, it will also support smart vehicles. Internets of Things (IoT) Operators have huge demand as it requires continuous innovation and collaboration with other industry. Automotive & Transportation (A&T) is expected to be the #1 sector for adoption of 5G technologies in IoT applications.

3) IoT: (Internet of Things) - It is made up of devices that connect to the internet and shares data with each other. IoT devices are not only smart phones, computers or laptops, but it also includes devices equipped with chips to communicate data over network such as robotic vacuum cleaners, smart speakers etc. According to IoT analytics, it is estimated that by 2025, there will be more than 21 billion devices connected to the internet (IoT devices). Through IoT AI will continue to grow bigger, Routers will become more secure and 5G will add fuel to IoT growth.

4) Automation: With the rapid growth of AI, Automation is at its peak and will continue to rule in 2020. With the help of Automation everything will be made more accessible and easily available especially in manufacturing industry where high volume repetitive tasks are expected to be completed in short time, machines can be programmed for higher efficiency. In this hyper competitive world, it will increase connectivity and reliability and create many opportunities for business. Collaboration of AI, Machine learning and robotics results in mass adoption of automation in medical, customer service , hospitality services, education etc.

5) NLP: Natural Language processing takes technology to the next level by understanding the common language used by the user. Through NLP, the contexts will be clearer to new technologies, even though the complex algorithms are involved to make this happen. Being a component of AI, Syntax and semantic analysis techniques are used and it is booming day by day and it will continue in 2020 by reaching enterprise search which will allow organizations to use chatbots for customer support on an enterprise level.

6) Block Chain Technology: It is a record keeping technology where the digital information such as transactions, health records, property records, votes , supply chains are stored in database which is cryptographically secure and with lower processing fees. In today's world, every information is stored in digital manner and will continue in every sector. The block chain technology is widely used by startups raising the requisite capital growth. Startups are going to accept mass adoption of blockchain technology in 2020. .We can also expect the launch of Facebook's own blockchain-based crypto currently Libra in 2020.

7) Edge Computing: Edge computing allows data produced by Internet of Things (IoT) devices to be processed closer to where it is created instead of sending it across long routes to data centers or clouds. Edge computing enables sending important data over the network which reduces the data traversing the network. Edge Computing provides storage resources with adequate connectivity (networking) close to the devices generating traffic with low latency, high bandwidth and storage.

8) Facial Recognition: In coming years, your face will become the ideal technology partner in every industry. Not only smartphones, all smart devices will have a face recognition feature. There are many facial recognition tools such as Amazon Rekognition, Microsoft Face API, Google cloud vision etc. which are rapidly growing in the all industry especially in crime boards It also enhanced ability to detect crime patterns and modus operandi across the states and communicate to the state police departments for aiding in crime prevention.

9) Extended Reality (XR): Extended reality refers to virtual, augmented and mixed reality. In the world of entertainment, it is widely being used in gaming sector, theaters, theme parks etc. VR, Virtual reality is already being experienced in recent days by entering computer generated world with headsets that takes far from reality. AR, Augmented reality enables us to interact with digital objects. In 2020, it will not only be used in the entertainment industry, but also in training and stimulation.

10) Predictive and Prescriptive Analyticis: With the growing industry, Predictive and Prescriptive analysis plays a very important role. It is an analytical solution to extract data which helps in decision taking tasks with the flood of data available. Predictive data analytics provides companies with actionable insights based on data which can be used throughout the organization, from forecasting customer behavior and purchasing patterns to identifying trends in sales activities. Prescriptive analytics use a combination of techniques and tools such as business rules, algorithms, machine learning and computational modeling and procedures. Larger companies are successfully using prescriptive analytics to optimize production scheduling and inventory in the supply chain.

2020 is going to be very interesting in terms of new and emerging technologies leading to mass adoption and resulting in opening of doors for new job opportunities worldwide.

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