Questions about getting actual certifications (e.g. PMP) rather than how to do the work.
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Should I wait for PMBOK5 based PMP Exam
Which is more advisable.
To go for PMP with PMBOK4 right now or
To Wait for PMBOK5 [in our region, exam starts only after august 2013]
From the certification point of view, does it make any ...
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Would having the CAPM help me get a job at an Aerospace and Defense company? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is PMP certification an appropriate career goal for someone about to start a career in project management?
Is a PMI certification like the CAPM (for people having ...
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Can I apply for PMP without experiences in all processes? What are the requirements for obtaining these certifications?
I am planning to apply for the PMP. However, all my project experiences were time related (event planning). I had no projects where I managed a budget.
Would it be better to obtain the CAPM first, ...
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How does project management certification (or lack of it) affect wages?
Salary Surveys and Comparisons
In an attempt to prevent a proliferation of questions about the utility of certifications, or questions about which certification improves marketability or wages the ...
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Are Certifications Important to Becoming a PM?
According to my current experiences at a somewhat large tech company certifications are not essential to becoming a PM.
What evidence is out there to support the decision to either get certified as a ...
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Any Good Online Graduate Certificates in Project Management? [closed]
I'm looking for online project management certificates (Software Industry). I found one with Stanford and the University of Illinois - Springfield. As you can tell, I'm looking for graduate ...
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Does a PhD degree enable one to take PMP exam?
this is my first question on this board as I've stumbled over it on my internet search for my question...
I'm pursuing my PhD in Biomedical Engineering, have done a several industrial internships ...
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Can the PRINCE2 and Scrum Master Certificates be claimed as Contact Hours?
My understanding is that a requirement to apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate is to accumulate 35 Contact Hours (also referred as PDUs by other sources) prior to the ...
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PRINCE2 certification vs. CSM certification
I'm already PMI certified PMP, and would like to appear for the CSM training. Can you suggest whether I should go for PRINCE2 certification or CSM certification?
I know about the value and need of ...
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PMP Experience “within the past five years”
Few years ago I looked into getting the PMP and main reason I didn't was that the "experience verification form" required that all hours listed be within the past five years. Looking at their site ...
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What's the best way to prepare for PMP Certification?
I am ready to start preparation for the PMP and wanted to get your opinion on the resources you've used (outside of the PMBOK to prepare).
I am really interested in a self paced online course, and ...
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Are Agile and Scrum proprietary names and methods, and who is entitled to sell them (train & certify)?
I would like to know if Agile and Scrum are proprietary names and methods, and if any company can freely use them as part of their marketing, and sell them - I am thinking mainly of consulting ...
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How difficult is the Professional Scrum Master I (Fundamental) Assessment?
I have been considering taking the Professional Scrum Master I (Fundamental) Assessment? I am considering paying the $100 and taking the assessment without attending a course.
scrum.org Suggests ...
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Does developing a software project count towards the prerequisites for PMP certification?
I work as software engineer, with a Masters in Computer Science.
My question is about PMP certification. I heard that the prerequesites of PMP certification include 4500 hours of project experience.
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Prince2 course in 3 days?
I've been looking to get myself certified for Prince2. I already have a PMP, but was wondering if I should do Six Sigma or Prince2. A friend of mine recommended this company called "Firebrand ...
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Is Certified Scrum Master valuable?
What is the value in Certified Scrum Master certifications? I'll be quite honest in saying that I've never put a lot of thought into such certifications, but it seems like if you are interested in ...
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What does PMP Certification guarantee about a person?
If someone has written PMP on their resume. What can I assume that they know about project management?
Would they know what is scrum, extreme programming, waterfall, etc?
Would they know which ...
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Is Comptia's Project+ certification respected/respectable?
What do people think of this certification? Is it something to advertise if you have it?
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Is there a difference between the PMP and the CAPM in terms of what to study?
I have seen that many websites claim that they have brain dumps for CAPM like they said they have for CISCO, Java and Microsoft. I am strictly saying that I am not going to use those dumps and nor I ...
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Career path in project management
I am a software engineer working in a CMMI level 5 company with around 2 years and 5 months of experience. I am fascinated towards project management and analysis, for this I want to get some ...
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How Can I Maintain My PMP Certification and Earn PDU's In an Inexpensive Manner?
If you've earned your PMP certification, you now have to maintain your credentials by participating in professional development activities. This is from the PMI Web Page on Maintaining Your ...
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Number of PMP, CSM and Prince2-certified PMs
What are current world-wide numbers of people who are:
PMP (Project Management Professional)
CSM (Certified Scrum Master)
Prince2 certified
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Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate
Wondering if it is a good way to shift from programming into project management by taking a project certificate like Stanford Advanced Project Management Certificate? Any ideas would be appreciated?
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What is the most useful and practical project management qualification for an IT professional in the UK?
I have been looking into project management qualifications on behalf of my department for junior, intermediate and senior project managers. I would like to recommend courses at these levels that will ...
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PMP vs PRINCE2 - Why one rather than the other?
What are the reasons why a project manager should select PMP certification rather than Prince 2, or vice versa? Are they complementary or competing?
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Project Management Training/Certificates
Which Project Management trainings or certificates would you recommend to take if you do not have any PM background/experience.
I can see some questions for Templates, Software, etc... but I would be ...
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Is the PMP or other project management certification worth while to have?
This is a classic question whose answer would likely help a lot of people on this site.
Is it worth it to get the PMP? How about other project management certifications?
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Is PMP certification an appropriate career goal for someone about to start a career in project management?
Is PMP certification a requirement for a successful career in Project Management? At which point would it be appropriate for a newly starting project manager to plan to include PMP certification?
