Hi my name is Adiya, lives in WA state. I've earned my MBA degree in CityUniversity of Seattle 2017-2019. I also did my Master of Devolopment Policy degree in KDI public policy school in South Korea 2013-2014. However I haven't had a chance to work in project managament field since 2019. There are a lots of personal difficult life situtions had happened since I"ve graduated. Now I'm here would love to take PMP exam but seems like they have requirements that says last 8 consecutive years non-overlapping expereinces on exam content outline. In this case, what certificate exam supposed to take first?Before my MBA degree, I have been working IRS in Mongolia, however I'm very passioanate to pursue project management, agile and scrum. What exam do I need to take? PMP or PMI ? I have taken Project Management prioritization course, Managing with Technology, Negotiation for management etc. I'm not sure that I can qualify for pmp exam eligibily requirements. I have been studying myself PMBOK 6th, PMBOK 7th editions. Phone app's that has exam preps. Please give me some of your valuable advices ? Thank you so much Saving Changes...
With your degree, you would just need 36 months of non-overlapping experience within an eight year period so if you were mostly doing project management between 2015-2019 you would have sufficient experience months for the PMP application.
If not, then the next choice would be the CAPM credential which does not have an experience prerequisite. It is much less recognized by hiring managers and recruiting firms but at least shows your commitment to developing within the PM career path.
Kiron
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Jan 20, 2023 11:46 AM
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Thank you Kiron Bondale. Yes I had been working in IRS of Mongolia tax administration department. It is a government job, I was public servant over 10 years. My concern was an expereince prerequisite om pmp exam so I should go for CAPM credential which does not have an experience prerequisite as you mentioned. Yes I agree with you, atleast it can shows my commitment to pursue this career path. I do love making progress, working in business environment and people brings me excitements. Thank you so much for your time and guidance. Adiya
With 2 advanced degrees, I would focus on the PMP. It is the credential I see most frequently on job listings as desired or required in the Seattle area. I wouldn't bother with the CAPM, personally. I don't think it's going to add much to your resume, and most hiring managers probably don't even know what it is.
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Jan 20, 2023 11:50 AM
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Thank you so much for your shares Keith. My concern was, no real experiences on working and implementing projects. I think, I should take CAPM after when I get some expereinces will take pmp exam would better suits for me. Adiya
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Linda MullallyProject Manager, Consultant| Strategic Technical Consultant, Project Manager, Learning FacilitatorMa, United States
Hi Adiya, I would suggest reading through the PMP Exam Handbook - it explains all the qualifications for different certifications. The CAPM is for individuals with less than 3 years of direct project management experience. With your PMP application, you have to provide details regarding the projects you've worked on, and how your role and its duties directly correlate with project management tasks, so it could be a helpful exercise to try to write this up to see if you'd qualify, or if you should go with the CAPM
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Jan 20, 2023 12:00 PM
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Thank you Linda, I appreciated that your suggestions on pmp exam handbook. That makes total sense. This is freaking awesome discussion board, thank you again sharing your experiences, thoughts. Adiya
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Adiya
I am more inline with Kiron's feedback. If you don't qualify for the PMP (36 months of experience) then CAPM would be your next right choice in my opinion.
RK
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Jan 20, 2023 12:10 PM
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Thank you Rami for yout inputs on this discussions. Adiya
If prior to 2019 you gained 36 months of experience managing projects, you're eligible for a PMP. I recommend studying Rita Mulcahy's certification prep, it's a good option to acquire good PM Knowledge at your own pace, and is updated to the latest exam. Visit this link:
https://rmcls.com/about/rita-mulcahy
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Jan 20, 2023 12:07 PM
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Thank you VerĂłnica for sharing that link. I'll check that out. Much appreciated.Adiya
With your degree, you would just need 36 months of non-overlapping experience within an eight year period so if you were mostly doing project management between 2015-2019 you would have sufficient experience months for the PMP application.
If not, then the next choice would be the CAPM credential which does not have an experience prerequisite. It is much less recognized by hiring managers and recruiting firms but at least shows your commitment to developing within the PM career path.
Kiron
Thank you Kiron Bondale. Yes I had been working in IRS of Mongolia tax administration department. It is a government job, I was public servant over 10 years. My concern was an expereince prerequisite om pmp exam so I should go for CAPM credential which does not have an experience prerequisite as you mentioned. Yes I agree with you, atleast it can shows my commitment to pursue this career path. I do love making progress, working in business environment and people brings me excitements. Thank you so much for your time and guidance. Adiya Saving Changes...
With 2 advanced degrees, I would focus on the PMP. It is the credential I see most frequently on job listings as desired or required in the Seattle area. I wouldn't bother with the CAPM, personally. I don't think it's going to add much to your resume, and most hiring managers probably don't even know what it is.
Thank you so much for your shares Keith. My concern was, no real experiences on working and implementing projects. I think, I should take CAPM after when I get some expereinces will take pmp exam would better suits for me. Adiya Saving Changes...
Hi Adiya, I would suggest reading through the PMP Exam Handbook - it explains all the qualifications for different certifications. The CAPM is for individuals with less than 3 years of direct project management experience. With your PMP application, you have to provide details regarding the projects you've worked on, and how your role and its duties directly correlate with project management tasks, so it could be a helpful exercise to try to write this up to see if you'd qualify, or if you should go with the CAPM
Thank you Linda, I appreciated that your suggestions on pmp exam handbook. That makes total sense. This is freaking awesome discussion board, thank you again sharing your experiences, thoughts. Adiya Saving Changes...
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