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Would it benefit me to take the CAPM if I have my MBA with a concentration in project management?

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Alphonso Watts None Lithonia, Ga, United States
Would it help my career if I took the CAPM if I have my MBA-concentration in project management?

How can I build up hours for my PMP exam to go along with my school credited hours?

Is it possible to find someone willing to be a mentor to me here, or how do I go about finding a Mentor?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Alphonso,

PMP depends on how many years of experience you have so if you have the required years / hours then you can apply. If you have MBA with emphasis on project management then I do not see value in pursuing your CAPM other than for additional knowledge. I personally would go for the PMP directly.

As for mentioning, as I always advise everyone, it might be best if you connect with your local chapter.

Good Luck.
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Alphonso Watts None Lithonia, Ga, United States
Rami I honestly do appreciate the advice it really means the world to me. I earned my MBA-with my concentration in project management from American Intercontinental University. I'm currently working on getting hired as a entry level project manager so I can build up on the job experience so I can go for my PMP certification.
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Oct 19, 2018 9:46 PM
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You are very welcome Alphonso. Good Luck all the way !
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 19, 2018 9:30 PM
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Rami I honestly do appreciate the advice it really means the world to me. I earned my MBA-with my concentration in project management from American Intercontinental University. I'm currently working on getting hired as a entry level project manager so I can build up on the job experience so I can go for my PMP certification.
You are very welcome Alphonso. Good Luck all the way !
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RAJESH K L Project Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Agree with Rami.
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Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Better to skip the CAPM and go for the PMP.
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
As Sante stated above, skip the CAPM and go for the PMP. The only thing that a certification will help you is the possibility to find a job but it depends on market demands, your market and location demands mainly. Regarding to certification I highly recommend taking the related documents you will find into the PMI´s certification site and reading and undestanding them, mainly the certification handbook.
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MANSOUR THABET ALQUBATY System Controller| Teleyemen Sana'A, N/A, Yemen
Yes,skip the CAPM and go for a big challenge PMP.
You have token more than three courses in project management as I guess.
BR,
Mansour
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Tricia Moore Deputy Program Manager| Tetra Tech Ventnor, Nj, United States
I am two classes away from completing a MBA with a PM concentration. Skip the CAPM and go for the PMP.
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Tamer Zeyad Sadiq Assistant Cost Manager| Turner & Townsend Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Better to start PMP!!!
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Justus N Scrum Master| BCBSTX Arlington, Tx, United States
In your case, the CAPM really doesn't provide any added value. Get the hours needed and go for the PMP
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