This document summarizes 5 popular project management certifications: PMP, CAPM, CSM, PPM, and CPM. It provides the prerequisites, price, and brief description of each certification. The PMP is noted as the most important industry certification for project managers. It allows holders to work globally in any industry or location. The CAPM demonstrates fundamental PM knowledge and processes without ongoing training requirements. The CSM focuses on the Scrum framework and enabling high performance Scrum teams. The PPM and CPM are mid-level certifications that teach planning, execution, control of projects and developing related skills.

1. 5 reasons why you need a PM certification
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2. 01 02 03REALIBILITY
SHOW SKILLS ON THE
FIELD
04 05
SALARY RATE
EFFICIENCY INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
Once you get a certification from a
reliable institute, you become
qualified to showcase your skills
and expertise to companies all over
the world.
A quality project
management
certification could give a
straightaway 20% of
salary growth.
a certification equips you with both
knowledge and experience enabling
you to get better job opportunities
from great organizations validating
your credibility to lead and manage
projects in a better way.
A certified PM manager is well aware
of the processes aiming to deliver
the project in time. This lead to
better performance and boost in
overall productivity.
It is an investment for
your future and your
career.
Why should you g et a PM c ert if ic a t ion?

3. 5 Project
Management
Certifications

4. • A 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
Prerequisites
PRICE
Member: US $405.00
Non-member: US $555.00
PMP Certification
https://www.pmi.org/certifications/
types/project-management-pmp
It is the most important industry-recognized certification
for project managers. The certification is very global
because as a PMP, you can work in virtually any industry
with any methodology and in any location.

5. • A secondary degree (high school diploma,
associate’s degree or the global equivalent)
• 1,500 hours of project experience
OR
• 23 hours of project management education
by the time you sit for the exam.
Prerequisites
PRICE
Member: US $ 225.00
Non-member: US $ 300.00
C A P M : C e r t i f i e d A s s o c i a t e i n
P r o j e c t M a n a g e m e n t
https://www.pmi.org/certifications/
types/certified-associate-capm
It demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental
knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project
management. CAPM is valid for 5 years and doesn’t require
any Professional Development Units (PDUs) to be renewed.

6. • General familiarity with Scrum
• Attend an in-person, two-day (16 hour) CSM
course
• After you pass the CSM exam and accept the
License Agreement, complete your Scrum Alliance
membership profile
Prerequisites
PRICE
Approximately $995 to $1,395
C S M : c e r t i f i e d s c r u m m a s t e r
https://www.scrumalliance.org/get-
certified/scrum-master-
track/certified-scrummaster
As a certified ScrumMaster, you will learn the Scrum
framework and gain an understanding of team roles, events,
artifacts and rules and enable the Scrum Team to perform at
their highest level.

7. • A mandatory E-Course completion
requirement
• Candidates should have at least some project
management experience
Prerequisites
PRICE
$ 300.00
P P M : P r o f e s s i o n a l i n P r o j e c t
M a n a g e m e n t
https://gaqm.org/certifications/proj
ect_management/ppm
The mid-level certification comprises project management
modules including – how to plan, execute, control and complete
projects. It also trains you to develop project schedules, project
measures, and different approaches of leading and managing
projects.

8. • No requirements as such but it offers
workshops for self-study
• A candidate can take a self-test once he feels
prepared
• Candidates must achieve a 65 percent on the
exam to pass
Prerequisites
PRICE
Examination fee depends on a candidate’s
nationality
C P M : c e r t i f i e d p r o j e c t
m a n a g e m e n t
https://www.iapm.net/en/certificati
on/levels-of-certification/certified-
project-manager-iapm/
The Certified Project Manager (IAPM) certification is for people
who want to effectively manage and implement projects. The
certificate is proof of theoretical project management knowledge.

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