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planning to take PMP , currently on career break

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Shivani Singh Varma Hyderabad, Tg, India
Dear Members,

I am presently on a career break and planning totake up PMP certification to upscale my career prospects. Will i be eligible?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Your eligibility depends on your experience, regardless if you are on career break or not. No one can answer your question unless you provide us with details about your past experience.
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1 reply by Shivani Singh Varma
Oct 19, 2021 10:12 AM
Shivani Singh Varma
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Hello Sir,

Thank u for the response. I have 15 years of experience into Software Development. Out of which last 6 years have played the role of Project Manager. Had last worked until Sep 2019
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Shivani -

I'd recommend downloading the certification handbook from PMI's website as it is the authoritative source for everything you'd need to know about the credential's logistics.

The PM experience requirement for the PMP must have been within the past eight years so as long as you have sufficient experience over that time period, it won't matter if you are currently taking a work break.

Kiron
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1 reply by Shivani Singh Varma
Oct 19, 2021 10:13 AM
Shivani Singh Varma
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Thank You Sir
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Shivani Singh Varma Hyderabad, Tg, India
Oct 19, 2021 9:19 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Your eligibility depends on your experience, regardless if you are on career break or not. No one can answer your question unless you provide us with details about your past experience.
Hello Sir,

Thank u for the response. I have 15 years of experience into Software Development. Out of which last 6 years have played the role of Project Manager. Had last worked until Sep 2019
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Oct 19, 2021 7:53 PM
Rami Kaibni
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In this case, I don’t see why you won’t be eligible.
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Shivani Singh Varma Hyderabad, Tg, India
Oct 19, 2021 10:01 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Shivani -

I'd recommend downloading the certification handbook from PMI's website as it is the authoritative source for everything you'd need to know about the credential's logistics.

The PM experience requirement for the PMP must have been within the past eight years so as long as you have sufficient experience over that time period, it won't matter if you are currently taking a work break.

Kiron
Thank You Sir
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 19, 2021 10:12 AM
Replying to Shivani Singh Varma
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Hello Sir,

Thank u for the response. I have 15 years of experience into Software Development. Out of which last 6 years have played the role of Project Manager. Had last worked until Sep 2019
In this case, I don’t see why you won’t be eligible.
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Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
You better consult the website for eligibility criteria. anyways, it has nothing to do with your current job status.

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