Timeline for Does developing a software project count towards the prerequisites for PMP certification?
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| Jul 29, 2011 at 17:01 | comment | added | David Espina | Since we have agreed that there is no definition of leading and directing by PMI, then to assess that becomes very subjective. It will come down to how well you write your story in the application. So give it a try. | |
| Jul 29, 2011 at 16:56 | comment | added | David Espina | The fact you only need 4,500 hours is de facto entry-level. That's a bit over two years of work. Also, we need to examine what PMI is doing today and I think there is plenty of, albeit anecdotal, evidence that suggests folks are being approved to sit for the PMP and not have "leadership" responsibilities. It is not clear to me and I am a PMP. | |
| Jul 29, 2011 at 16:52 | comment | added | Thomas Owens♦ | The PMP is, from my understanding, no longer an entry-level certificate. The CAPM fits that bill. I did look, and there are no definitions of "leading and directing" on the PMI site, but I think it's fairly clear that if you aren't providing guidance or mentoring other people, you aren't leading or directing. | |
| Jul 29, 2011 at 12:21 | comment | added | Angeline | PMI defines the "leading and directing project tasks" in its Project Management Professional Examination Specification and PMI requires experience across all five processes. However, there is indeed some room for interpretation. PMP candidates are not required not be full PMs, but need to show they have add some form of PM responsibility. A developer who spends 100% time coding will not meet pre-requisites, but one who also participates for example in the planning effort will be able to claim some hours. | |
| Jul 29, 2011 at 11:14 | comment | added | Scott C Wilson | +1. This is also consistent with my understanding. The point of the experience requirement is just to ensure that you have been in the trenches and can benefit from PMI training; a new grad would have trouble relating to the material and why some of the ideas make sense and help you avoid problems. | |
| Jul 29, 2011 at 11:03 | history | answered | David Espina | CC BY-SA 3.0 |