{"id":5046,"date":"2025-03-15T09:14:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T14:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/?p=5046"},"modified":"2026-10-20T22:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T03:17:34","slug":"best-pmp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-pmp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the Best PMP Certification Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a certification in project management, you\u2019ll stand out in any industry. Not only are certified project managers highly in demand, but they also make more money: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\">66% <\/a>of those who hold a PMP certification reported an increase in compensation over the last year. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick search will tell you that a huge handful of different project management certifications are out there. <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The question is, which one is right for you and your career? <\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, I&#8217;ll discuss the top PMP certification options, their benefits, and what to consider before choosing the best fit for your career goals.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Best Overall:<\/strong> Project Management Professional (PMP)<\/li> <li><strong>Best for Newcomers:<\/strong> Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)<\/li> <li><strong>Best for Experienced Professionals:<\/strong> Program Management Professional (PgMP)<\/li> <li><strong>Best if You Manage Multiple Portfolios:<\/strong> Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)<\/li> <li><strong>Best for Agile Users:<\/strong> PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)<\/li> <\/ul> <style data-wp-block-html=\"css\"> #pm-certification-quiz { --cfpq-text: #172033; --cfpq-muted: #667085; --cfpq-border: #e4e7ec; --cfpq-bg-soft: #f8fafc; --cfpq-accent: #2563eb; --cfpq-accent-dark: #1d4ed8; --cfpq-success: #16a34a; width: 100%; margin: 32px auto; color: var(--cfpq-text); font-family: inherit; } #pm-certification-quiz * { box-sizing: border-box; } #pm-certification-quiz .cfpq-shell { max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--cfpq-border); border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.07); overflow: hidden; } #pm-certification-quiz .cfpq-start, #pm-certification-quiz .cfpq-quiz, #pm-certification-quiz .cfpq-result { padding: 46px; } 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'experience_requirement', title: 'Which statement best matches your professional experience?', help: 'This does not determine eligibility by itself, but it helps identify which certification level may make the most sense.', answers: [ { label: 'I do not have formal project management experience yet', scores: { pmp: 2, capm: 18, pgmp: 0, pfmp: 0, acp: 2 }, tag: 'no_experience' }, { label: 'I have roughly 3 to 5 years of project leadership experience', scores: { pmp: 18, capm: 3, pgmp: 6, pfmp: 2, acp: 10 }, tag: 'project_experience' }, { label: 'I have extensive experience managing multiple related projects or programs', scores: { pmp: 9, capm: 1, pgmp: 18, pfmp: 8, acp: 5 }, tag: 'program_experience' }, { label: 'I have extensive senior-level experience managing portfolios and business strategy', scores: { pmp: 6, capm: 0, pgmp: 9, pfmp: 18, acp: 3 }, tag: 'portfolio_experience' }, { label: 'I have several years of project experience with a strong Agile focus', scores: { pmp: 10, capm: 3, pgmp: 5, pfmp: 3, acp: 18 }, tag: 'agile_background' } ] }, { id: 'recognition', title: 'What do you most want the certification to prove?', answers: [ { label: 'That I understand the foundations of professional project management', scores: { pmp: 5, capm: 17, pgmp: 2, pfmp: 1, acp: 5 }, tag: 'foundation_proof' }, { label: 'That I can successfully lead projects across different industries and methods', scores: { pmp: 18, capm: 5, pgmp: 7, pfmp: 4, acp: 9 }, tag: 'project_proof' }, { label: 'That I can coordinate complex programs and align them with business objectives', scores: { pmp: 8, capm: 2, pgmp: 18, pfmp: 10, acp: 5 }, tag: 'program_proof' }, { label: 'That I can make strategic portfolio-level decisions for an organization', scores: { pmp: 5, capm: 1, pgmp: 9, pfmp: 18, acp: 3 }, tag: 'portfolio_proof' }, { label: 'That I have deep expertise applying Agile approaches across teams', scores: { pmp: 8, capm: 4, pgmp: 5, pfmp: 2, acp: 18 }, tag: 'agile_proof' } ] }, { id: 'priority', title: 'If you had to choose one, which description sounds most like you?', answers: [ { label: 'I am new to project management and need a credential that helps me get started', scores: { pmp: 3, capm: 20, pgmp: 0, pfmp: 0, acp: 3 }, tag: 'capm_priority' }, { label: 'I am an experienced project manager who wants the most widely recognized general credential', scores: { pmp: 20, capm: 3, pgmp: 7, pfmp: 4, acp: 8 }, tag: 'pmp_priority' }, { label: 'I manage multiple related projects and want to validate my program-management expertise', scores: { pmp: 7, capm: 1, pgmp: 20, pfmp: 9, acp: 4 }, tag: 'pgmp_priority' }, { label: 'I oversee portfolios and make strategic decisions across programs and projects', scores: { pmp: 5, capm: 0, pgmp: 8, pfmp: 20, acp: 3 }, tag: 'pfmp_priority' }, { label: 'I work heavily in Agile and want a credential focused specifically on Agile expertise', scores: { pmp: 7, capm: 3, pgmp: 4, pfmp: 2, acp: 20 }, tag: 'acp_priority' } ] } ]; const tagReasons = { beginner: 'You are early in your project management career and need a credential that builds foundational knowledge.', midcareer: 'You already have meaningful project experience and want a certification that validates your leadership skills.', senior: 'You have advanced experience and are moving beyond individual projects into larger strategic responsibilities.', portfolio_level: 'Your work operates at the portfolio or enterprise-strategy level.', agile_experience: 'Agile project work is already a major part of your professional experience.', project_foundations: 'You are focused on building the core project management knowledge employers expect.', individual_projects: 'Your primary responsibility is successfully leading individual projects.', programs: 'You manage multiple related projects that need to work together toward larger objectives.', portfolios: 'You make decisions across collections of projects and programs based on organizational strategy.', agile_work: 'Your day-to-day work is centered on Agile teams and adaptive delivery.', break_in: 'Your immediate goal is to establish credibility and break into professional project management.', project_leadership: 'You want to validate your experience and move further into project leadership.', program_leadership: 'You are aiming for senior program-management and leadership responsibilities.', strategic_leadership: 'You want to strengthen your credibility for portfolio, PMO, or executive-level responsibilities.', agile_career: 'You want a credential that specifically strengthens your Agile career path.', broad_foundation: 'You need broad knowledge across project-management approaches before specializing further.', mixed_methods: 'You work across predictive, hybrid, and Agile environments rather than one narrow methodology.', complex_programs: 'Your work involves coordinating complex activities across several projects or teams.', enterprise_strategy: 'You work at the point where projects and programs must align with enterprise strategy.', agile_environment: 'Your professional environment relies heavily on Agile and adaptive ways of working.', support_role: 'Your current role is focused on learning project fundamentals and supporting delivery teams.', project_delivery: 'You are directly responsible for leading teams and delivering projects successfully.', program_coordination: 'Your responsibility extends across several connected projects rather than just one.', portfolio_strategy: 'You are responsible for prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic portfolio decisions.', agile_delivery: 'You want your certification to validate your ability to lead effectively in Agile environments.', no_experience: 'You do not yet have the experience expected for PMI\u2019s more advanced certifications.', project_experience: 'Your experience aligns most closely with an established project-management career path.', program_experience: 'You already have substantial experience coordinating programs and multiple related projects.', portfolio_experience: 'Your background includes the senior-level portfolio responsibilities associated with advanced certification.', agile_background: 'You combine meaningful project experience with a strong background in Agile practices.', foundation_proof: 'You primarily want to demonstrate that you understand professional project management fundamentals.', project_proof: 'You want a globally recognized credential that validates broad project-leadership expertise.', program_proof: 'You want to demonstrate advanced expertise coordinating complex programs.', portfolio_proof: 'You want to validate your ability to make strategic portfolio-level decisions.', agile_proof: 'You want formal recognition of deep Agile knowledge and practical experience.', capm_priority: 'Your priority is an entry-level credential designed for professionals building their project management foundation.', pmp_priority: 'Your priority is the strongest overall credential for experienced project managers seeking broader career recognition.', pgmp_priority: 'Your priority is validating advanced program-management experience across multiple related projects.', pfmp_priority: 'Your priority is demonstrating expertise in portfolio management and strategic organizational alignment.', acp_priority: 'Your priority is a certification specifically focused on Agile expertise and adaptive project environments.' }; const certificationSummaries = { pmp: 'PMP is especially well suited to experienced project managers who want a globally recognized credential that validates project leadership across predictive, hybrid, and Agile ways of working and can support advancement into stronger leadership roles.', capm: 'CAPM is the strongest fit for students, career changers, and newer professionals who want to build foundational project management knowledge and establish credibility without needing years of prior project-management experience.', pgmp: 'PgMP is designed for experienced program managers who coordinate multiple related projects and need to demonstrate their ability to manage complexity, align programs with strategic objectives, and operate beyond individual project delivery.', pfmp: 'PfMP is particularly well suited to senior professionals responsible for portfolios of projects and programs, resource allocation, organizational priorities, and ensuring that investments align with broader business strategy.', acp: 'PMI-ACP is a strong match for experienced Agile practitioners who want to validate their ability to work across adaptive approaches such as Scrum, Lean, and Kanban and lead effectively in Agile environments.' }; const runnerSummaries = { pmp: 'PMP also scored highly because its broad recognition and focus on experienced project leadership align with several of your answers.', capm: 'CAPM is also worth considering if building a strong project-management foundation before pursuing a more advanced credential becomes your main priority.', pgmp: 'PgMP also scored highly if your responsibilities continue moving from individual projects toward coordinating larger programs and strategic objectives.', pfmp: 'PfMP is also worth considering if your role increasingly involves portfolio strategy, investment decisions, and aligning programs with organizational priorities.', acp: 'PMI-ACP also scored well if Agile methodologies, adaptive delivery, and cross-framework Agile expertise become more central to your career.' }; let currentQuestion = 0; let answers = []; const screens = root.querySelectorAll('[data-screen]'); const questionContainer = root.querySelector('[data-question-container]'); const currentEl = root.querySelector('[data-current]'); const totalEl = root.querySelector('[data-total]'); const progressEl = root.querySelector('[data-progress]'); const backButton = root.querySelector('[data-back]'); totalEl.textContent = questions.length; function showScreen(name) { screens.forEach(function (screen) 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const selectedButton = questionContainer.querySelector( '[data-answer=\"' + index + '\"]' ); if (selectedButton) { selectedButton.classList.add('is-selected'); selectedButton.style.borderColor = '#2563eb'; selectedButton.style.background = '#eff6ff'; selectedButton.style.color = '#1e40af'; } window.setTimeout(function () { if (currentQuestion < questions.length - 1) { currentQuestion++; renderQuestion(); } else { calculateResults(); } }, 170); } backButton.addEventListener('click', function () { if (currentQuestion > 0) { currentQuestion--; renderQuestion(); } }); function calculateResults() { const scores = { pmp: 0, capm: 0, pgmp: 0, pfmp: 0, acp: 0 }; const tags = []; answers.forEach(function (answerIndex, questionIndex) { const answer = questions[questionIndex].answers[answerIndex]; tags.push(answer.tag); Object.keys(scores).forEach(function (certificationKey) { scores[certificationKey] += answer.scores[certificationKey] || 0; }); }); Object.keys(editorialBonus).forEach(function (certificationKey) { scores[certificationKey] += editorialBonus[certificationKey]; }); const ranking = Object.keys(scores) .map(function (key) { return { key: key, score: scores[key] }; }) .sort(function (a, b) { return b.score - a.score; }); const winner = ranking[0]; const runner = ranking[1]; const total = ranking.reduce(function (sum, item) { return sum + item.score; }, 0); const rawWinnerShare = winner.score \/ total; let winnerMatch = Math.round( 77 + ((rawWinnerShare - 0.20) * 75) ); winnerMatch = Math.max( 78, Math.min(96, winnerMatch) ); const difference = winner.score - runner.score; let runnerMatch = winnerMatch - Math.max( 4, Math.round(difference * 0.7) ); runnerMatch = Math.max( 68, Math.min(winnerMatch - 3, runnerMatch) ); renderResults( winner, runner, winnerMatch, runnerMatch, tags ); track('certification_quiz_completed', { topic: 'Project Management', recommended_certification: certifications[winner.key].name, runner_up: certifications[runner.key].name, match_percentage: winnerMatch }); } function certificationLogo(certificationKey) { const certification = certifications[certificationKey]; 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width: 16.6667%;\" ><\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"PMP\" data-order=\"PMP\" style=\"min-width: 16.6667%; width: 16.6667%;\" >PMP <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"C1\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"CAPM\" data-order=\"CAPM\" style=\"min-width: 16.6667%; width: 16.6667%;\" >CAPM <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"D1\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"PgMP\" data-order=\"PgMP\" style=\"min-width: 16.6667%; width: 16.6667%;\" >PgMP <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"E1\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"PfMP\" data-order=\"PfMP\" style=\"min-width: 16.6667%; width: 16.6667%;\" >PfMP <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"F1\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"PMI-ACP\" data-order=\"PMI-ACP\" style=\"min-width: 16.6667%; width: 16.6667%;\" >PMI-ACP <\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Experience Needed\" data-order=\"Experience Needed\" >Experience Needed <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"3-5 Years\" data-order=\"3-5 Years\" >3-5 Years <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"None\" data-order=\"None\" >None <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D2\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"6-11 Years\" data-order=\"6-11 Years\" >6-11 Years <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E2\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"11-15 Years\" data-order=\"11-15 Years\" >11-15 Years <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F2\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"2+ Years\" data-order=\"2+ Years\" >2+ Years <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Exam Cost\" data-order=\"Exam Cost\" >Exam Cost <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$675\" data-order=\"$675\" >$675 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$300\" data-order=\"$300\" >$300 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D3\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$1000\" data-order=\"$1000\" >$1000 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E3\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$1000\" data-order=\"$1000\" >$1000 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F3\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"$495\" data-order=\"$495\" >$495 <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Exam Length\" data-order=\"Exam Length\" >Exam Length <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"180 Questions\" data-order=\"180 Questions\" >180 Questions <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"150 Questions\" data-order=\"150 Questions\" >150 Questions <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D4\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"170 Questions\" data-order=\"170 Questions\" >170 Questions <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E4\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"170 Questions\" data-order=\"170 Questions\" >170 Questions <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F4\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"120 Questions\" data-order=\"120 Questions\" >120 Questions <\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"PDU Hours Required (per 3-year cycle)\" data-order=\"PDU Hours Required (per 3-year cycle)\" >PDU Hours Required (per 3-year cycle) <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"60\" data-order=\"60\" >60 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"15\" data-order=\"15\" >15 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D5\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"60\" data-order=\"60\" >60 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"E5\" data-x=\"4\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"60\" data-order=\"60\" >60 <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"F5\" data-x=\"5\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"30\" data-order=\"30\" >30 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-66.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.15.8 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-1-project-management-professional-pmp-best-overall\">1. Project Management Professional (PMP): Best Overall<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/org\/project-management-institute\/badge\/project-management-professional-pmp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"PMP\" class=\"wp-image-5047\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Project-Management-Professional-logo.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the gold standard for project managers. This certification proves your expertise in project management, team leadership, and project risk management education.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cWhen I changed jobs, I did the PMP certification, which I paid out of pocket. The annual salary jump I got with the new job more than paid for the certification multiple times over. Was definitely worth it for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/projectmanagement\/comments\/18cwdo5\/comment\/kcmknap\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nphare<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 id=\"h-who-it-s-for-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who It\u2019s For <\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mid-career project managers looking to validate their expertise and advance into leadership roles.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A four-year degree from a GAC-accredited program plus 24 months of experience OR<\/li> <li>A four-year degree (or global equivalent) plus 36 months of experience OR<\/li> <li>OR a secondary degree (high school diploma or associate degree) plus 60 months of experience<\/li> <li>PLUS 35 hours of project management education<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-maintaining-your-certification\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining Your Certification<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PMP holders must earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain a PMP certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Learning<\/li> <li>Teaching others<\/li> <li>Presenting<\/li> <li>Reading<\/li> <li>Volunteering<\/li> <li>Content creating<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c21661e3-4cd4-45bf-b535-259012d70f5d\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7bd44c18-6b7d-4555-bc01-8e75ec34e735\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Globally recognized and respected certification<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f0620c01-5cd5-436a-b438-dce48ce98740\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Boosts salary and job opportunities<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7851584d-cbfb-4a2e-8bb8-970a64cbe0a4\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Demonstrates real-world project management experience<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b9bbd467-e0a9-4719-88a4-64c5a85cec7f\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Covers both Agile and predictive project management methods<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-db05ac7c-bcf0-4799-b611-463277363681\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Required or preferred by many top employers<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-2bc66bb2-3b26-402b-b686-245cb1e9951a\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7fed923a-cb54-4bf3-9131-30e45c0720d4\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Requires extensive experience and exam prep<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-2-certified-associate-of-project-management-capm\">2. Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/org\/project-management-institute\/badge\/certified-associate-in-project-management-capm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"CAPM\" class=\"wp-image-5048\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Certified-Associate-of-Project-Management-logo.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entrepreneur.com <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/starting-a-business\/the-9-most-in-demand-professional-certifications-you-can\/453592\">ranks<\/a> the CAPM certification #1 out of &#8220;The 9 Most In-Demand Professional Certifications.&#8221; The CAPM is perfect for those new to project management who want to build foundational knowledge before taking on more extensive responsibilities.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>\u201c<em>Earning my CAPM took me from only being qualified for entry-level positions into an actual career path; it was just what I needed to be considered for a senior-level project management role at my organization<\/em>.\u201d<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certified-associate-capm#testimonials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melissa Lasky<\/a>, Master Project Manager, Enterprise Data\/Erie Insurance<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 id=\"h-who-it-s-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who It\u2019s For<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry-level professionals or career changers looking to break into project management.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-requirements-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A secondary degree (high school diploma, GED, or equivalent)<\/li> <li>23 hours of project management education (this can also be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-pmp-prep-courses\/\">top PMP prep course<\/a>)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-maintaining-your-certification-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining Your Certification<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain their CAPM certification, holders must earn 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-pros-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-9661778e-04f8-418c-a7a1-736b97ce1adf\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c5502c86-1b8d-4378-a9fe-08386c7f5769\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">No prior project management experience is required<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-497cd914-4ca2-4d71-ae92-032b1881edc0\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Affordable compared to other PMI certifications<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-65849533-450b-48b9-ae33-671fb6276ec1\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Builds foundational project management knowledge<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-55fabe9b-bd67-4397-8345-682ad4a438a0\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Great stepping stone toward PMP certification<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-08db467b-ee1d-457e-87e2-233d90eff29d\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Recognized by employers hiring for junior PM roles<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-cons-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-ff851c44-bc15-4ef1-9e10-389a7485411b\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-644456b3-5375-486c-ad73-54ac7c031821\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Limited value for experienced project managers<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9181b2ca-a949-4c55-b5e4-4e067260d771\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Requires renewal every five years with an exam<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-3-program-management-professional-pgmp-nbsp\">3. Program Management Professional (PgMP) <\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/org\/project-management-institute\/badge\/program-management-professional-pgmp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"PgMP\" class=\"wp-image-5049\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Program-Management-Professional-logo.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PgMP is designed for experienced program managers. Unlike the more common PMP certification, which focuses on managing individual projects, the PgMP is about coordinating multiple related projects to achieve strategic business objectives.<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like this: If a PMP-certified project manager is a great solo artist, a PgMP-certified program manager is the producer orchestrating an entire album. You\u2019re not just ensuring one project is successful\u2014you\u2019re ensuring multiple projects align and deliver value on a grander scale.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-who-it-s-for-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who It\u2019s For<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior project managers who oversee multiple related projects at a strategic level.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-requirements-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A high school diploma plus 4 years of project management experience or PMP certification and 7 years of program management experience<\/li> <li>A bachelor&#8217;s degree plus 4 years of project management experience or PMP certification and 4 years of program management experience<\/li> <li>A bachelor&#8217;s degree from a GAC-accredited program plus 3 years of project management experience or PMP certification and 3 years of program management experience<\/li> <li>(All experience within the past 15 years)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-maintaining-your-certification-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining Your Certification<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain certification, PgMP holders are required to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-pros-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-3914b105-08b5-4db1-897b-19cbe1145fe9\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-6ee987c8-fc0d-4e36-bace-fd3b65ab263f\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Demonstrates advanced program management expertise<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-024c0dc5-7748-4c65-ae59-e3a0d072eefa\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Helps transition into executive and senior leadership roles<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a956bf49-e5df-4ccc-a223-c38b1934e387\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Higher earning potential than PMP-certified professionals<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5535b033-a389-4ed0-ae5b-a5b634d8a5ff\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Recognized globally by large organizations<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-cons-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-e76f4641-4879-4395-954d-de562ac861dd\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b77da29e-bffd-4044-815c-472556c091bf\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Requires significant experience managing multiple projects<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-4-portfolio-management-professional-pfmp\">4. Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/org\/project-management-institute\/badge\/portfolio-management-professional-pfmp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"PfMP\" class=\"wp-image-5050\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Portfolio-Management-Professional-logo.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PfMP is all about efficiency: according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/portfolio-management-pfmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI<\/a>, organizations with mature project portfolio management practices complete 35% more of their programs successfully. If you\u2019re already somebody who manages multiple portfolios of projects at once, the PfMP is a certification that will both validate your expertise and up your game as a job applicant. <\/p> <h3 id=\"h-who-it-s-for-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who It\u2019s For<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-level professionals responsible for aligning multiple projects and programs with business strategy.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-requirements-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A high school diploma plus 8 years of professional business experience and 7 years of portfolio management experience OR<\/li> <li>A bachelor\u2019s degree plus 8 years of professional business experience and 4 years of portfolio management experience OR<\/li> <li>A bachelor\u2019s degree from a GAC-accredited program plus 8 years of professional business experience and 3 years of portfolio management experience<\/li> <li>(All experience within the past 15 years)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-maintaining-your-certification-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining Your Certification<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain certification, PfMP holders must earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle. <\/p> <h3 id=\"h-pros-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-93ea431c-8ded-4137-9b22-ff2904f36173\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-639d261c-c599-4ed2-838c-efd10bb3097d\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Proves expertise in portfolio-level decision-making<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-de87fe09-5004-4bfc-92bc-beca644a4778\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Helps advance into executive-level PMO roles<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-79f1d902-dfa0-4672-8b21-4afb2b78bd66\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Increases credibility with senior leadership and stakeholders<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b0084a28-038f-440c-822e-1efb16d0fa66\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Recognized globally in enterprise-level organizations<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-cons-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-284c035c-2469-485a-8522-d282c515bc4b\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0e8b25dc-c145-46c6-afff-81de4e7dec5a\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Requires extensive portfolio management experience<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-9e2d6b8d-2aae-4364-ae16-375d3f63553c\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Less commonly needed than PMP, so demand is lower<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-5-pmi-agile-certified-practitioner-pmi-acp-nbsp\">5. PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) <\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/org\/project-management-institute\/badge\/pmi-agile-certified-practitioner-pmi-acp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"PMI-Agiled\" class=\"wp-image-5051\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-280x280.png 280w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/PMI-Agile-Certified-Practitioner-logo.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work in agile project management or agile methodologies, this certification proves your ability to manage projects in adaptive planning environments.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-small-font-size\"><blockquote><p>\u201c<em>The PMI-ACP certification enhanced my communication and collaboration with stakeholders, driving successful transformation and measurable business value. It also provided a strong foundation to train others pursuing the PMI-ACP.<\/em>\u201d<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/agile-acp#testimonials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Craig<\/a>, Pittsburgh PA<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure> <h3 id=\"h-who-it-s-for-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who It\u2019s For<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/what-does-a-project-manager-do\/\">Project managers working <\/a>in Agile environments, especially in tech and software development.<\/p> <h3 id=\"h-requirements-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements<\/h3> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree, GED, or equivalent<\/li> <li>24 months\/ 2 years of agile experience within the last 5 years (a current PMP\u00ae satisfies this requirement but is not mandatory)<\/li> <li>28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies (21 hours will be accepted until 31 March 2025).<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-maintaining-your-certification-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining your Certification<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain certification, PMI-ACP holders must earn 30 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle. <\/p> <h3 id=\"h-pros-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-967ebd97-90cc-4a84-bc68-f6bfdf0f069d\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4935d40d-a080-46c7-91b3-35ca203ce3df\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Validates Agile knowledge across multiple frameworks<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a558b09b-0a98-4b60-9161-537c6f9e81ea\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">More versatile than Scrum-specific certifications<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%2300d084&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-80d51caa-bc95-4c93-a821-f74b31c636b1\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#00d084\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Growing demand as Agile adoption increases<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-cons-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3> <ul style=\"padding-left: 1.6em;text-align: left;--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em;);--ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px;--ub-list-item-spacing: 0px;column-count: 1;--ub-list-mobile-column-count: 1\" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-950e928d-9e56-4979-b5be-3c508aa7d6a4\"> <li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1.4em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23cf2e2e&quot; d=&quot;M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c661419e-9ecb-4927-b569-6003f95c3da8\"> <div class=\"ub_list_item_content\"> <span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\"> <svg width=\"1.4em\" height=\"1.4em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"#cf2e2e\" d=\"M256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0S0 114.6 0 256S114.6 512 256 512zM175 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47 47-47c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-47 47 47 47c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9s-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-47-47-47 47c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0s-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l47-47-47-47c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg> <\/span> <span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Limited value outside of Agile-focused industries<\/span> <\/div> <\/li> <\/ul> <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/> <h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right project management certification depends on your experience level, career goals, and industry needs:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>PMP<\/strong> is best for mid-career project managers looking to advance into leadership roles.<\/li> <li><strong>CAPM<\/strong> is ideal for newcomers who want to build foundational knowledge and break into project management.<\/li> <li><strong>PgMP<\/strong> is designed for experienced professionals managing multiple projects at a strategic level.<\/li> <li><strong>PfMP<\/strong> is for those overseeing portfolios and aligning projects with business objectives.<\/li> <li><strong>PMI-ACP<\/strong> is the best choice for project managers working in Agile environments.<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each certification has different requirements and benefits, so it\u2019s important to choose the one that aligns with your career goals. Ultimately, the choice is yours. I wish you the best of luck on your journey, whichever certification you pick!<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2> <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741766383878\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best PMP certification for beginners?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/careers-education\/best-capm-prep-courses\/\">CAPM<\/a> certification is best for beginners who want to start their project management education without significant experience requirements.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741766390450\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does it take to get a PMP certification?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on your own pace of study. On average, most candidates take 3 to 6 months to prepare for the PMP exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741766397009\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the cost of a PMP certification?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The exam cost varies by certification, with PMP around $555, CAPM around $300, and PgMP around $800.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741766404838\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is PMP certification worth it?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! A PMP certification boosts career prospects, salary potential, and project management credibility.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741766411926\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What industries benefit from PMP certification?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PMP-certified professionals work in IT, healthcare, construction, finance, and other industries that require project leadership experience.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a certification in project management, you\u2019ll stand out in any industry. Not only are certified project managers highly in demand, but they also make more money: 66% of those who hold a PMP certification reported an increase in compensation over the last year. 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