Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
If we're not limiting to PMI or even project management certifications, by far my hardest certification was getting my Oracle Certified Professional DBA back in the mid 90s. I had to take five separate exams to earn the certification.
Within the PMI family, my three certifications, from hardest to easiest: PMP, RMP, SP.
I will be adding ACP next month. I'll see where it fits on the difficulty scale.
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Apr 30, 2020 12:35 PM
Stéphane Parent
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The ACP was easier than the RMP but more difficult than the SP.
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LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
Hello Joao: For me, it was my PMP exam. I don't know why, but it was a super hard test for me. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
The most difficult certification is whatever I'm working on now.
Also, if we want to complicate things, we have to consider more than just the exam. The PMP is supposed to be difficult, but it's not just the exam, it's proving you have the experience and education required to earn the chance to take that exam. After adding up all the degrees I had to earn and the years as a project coordinator just to qualify for the PMP, I probably have to name it as the most difficult.
At least there are no physical requirements, like there are for some athletic or military qualifications. Saving Changes...
Harish RanganathaPgMP coach and Program Manager Consultant| ACEPROBangalore, Kar., India
Jan 21, 2020 1:40 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Thomas
I heard PgMP is a solid exam, or more the preparation for the exam requires lots of effort and add to that the application preparation, its a very lengthy application and process. It is on my to do list of certifications to purse soon.
What's your thoughts on the PfMP ? I am aware you did not take the exam yet but I am sure you have a solid idea. For me, the application was as lengthy as that of the PgMP and it was one tough exam with at least 30% of the questions from topics not even mentioned in the PfMP Practice Guide so I hear you: Yes, you feel you really have achieved something outstanding.
RK
Having earned both PgMP and PfMP certfications, in my view, PgMP is tougher than the PfMP.
But I should not be generalizing here. It all depends on how you understand the subject, the exam and how you prepare for it !
Any subject can be as tough as climbing mount Everest, if someone not understand the subject deep enough to address the questions quickly in the exam. Saving Changes...
For me it was the PgMP, it took me about 3x the effort as the PMP.
And yes, maybe that is a reason why we only have 3100 PgMPs worldwide since the approx 15 years it exists. If you have it, you really have achieved something and you know it. It sets you out from the crowd (1 million PMPs now!). And you changed your mindset towards value delivery, agility, power handling and discipline. Good for the people you work for.
PgMP is the tough one to crack Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Jan 23, 2020 2:39 PM
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If we're not limiting to PMI or even project management certifications, by far my hardest certification was getting my Oracle Certified Professional DBA back in the mid 90s. I had to take five separate exams to earn the certification.
Within the PMI family, my three certifications, from hardest to easiest: PMP, RMP, SP.
I will be adding ACP next month. I'll see where it fits on the difficulty scale.
The ACP was easier than the RMP but more difficult than the SP. Saving Changes...
David RoeProject Manager| Keen Project SolutionsQuad Cities Area Iowa, United States
Jan 21, 2020 9:14 AM
Replying to James Kiarie
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I can say PMP
one has to reform his/her mind from how they handle the projects on day-to-day basis and transform your mind to PMI standards
I completely agree with you on having to transform your mind to PMI view of project management. I've been a project manager for fifteen years in the Heavy Highway/Airport construction industry but have only recently achieved my PMP certification. While studying for the PMP I realized that I had to almost unlearn all of the knowledge that I've accumulated over the years so that i could learn the project management method according to PMI. It's a very difficult exam but once I stopped trying to compare what I previously learned I found it easier to retain the new knowledge. Saving Changes...
now preparing to PgMP but i think PMP was the most difficult as i passedin my 4th attempt. Saving Changes...
Liming XuPMO Manager| Shandong Luoxin Pharmaceutical Group Stock Co.,LtdChina, Mainland
Jan 21, 2020 4:08 AM
Replying to Thomas Walenta
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For me it was the PgMP, it took me about 3x the effort as the PMP.
And yes, maybe that is a reason why we only have 3100 PgMPs worldwide since the approx 15 years it exists. If you have it, you really have achieved something and you know it. It sets you out from the crowd (1 million PMPs now!). And you changed your mindset towards value delivery, agility, power handling and discipline. Good for the people you work for.
I couldn't agree with you more.I'm learning PgMP. It's too hard.For Chinese students, we also have to overcome the language barrier Saving Changes...
