Juan MarinKey Account Manager| PIT PERU SACLima, Lima, Peru
Can you please detail the main similarities and diferences between PMP and SCRUM. Saving Changes...
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Oraib NawashInnovation Project Manager| Free LancerOrland Park, Il, United States
For me, as Iam preparing for Scrum master certificate, I feel that with PMP more planning in the earliest stage of the project in terms of dates and tasks. Whereas for scrum dates and tasks are planned along the life cycle of the project. Both, have their definite scope at early stage of the project. Saving Changes...
Manoj TripathiGroup PMO| Exploring OpportunityDelhi, Dl, India
PMP is a comprehensive project management framework, focusing on structured planning, execution, and control. SCRUM, on the other hand, is an agile methodology that emphasizes adaptability, iterative development, and self-organizing teams. PMP is suitable for complex, long-term projects, while SCRUM is ideal for dynamic, rapidly evolving projects with changing requirements. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Juan
You can't compare both because you will be comparing Apple to Cucumber (Not even oranges). Scrum is a small needle in the PMP's haystack.
Scrum is good if you are managing small IT projects but even for complex IT projects, you would need to be Hybrid sometimes and/or establish your own way of working. PMP is more comprehensive and goes over many frameworks and approaches from Predictive, Agile to Hybrid.
Apples & oranges indeed. PMP is a project management certification whereas Scrum is a framework for delivering complex products. Someone could hold a PMP designation and have attained one or more Scrum-specific credentials but there are many thousands of folks who have just a PMP or just a Scrum-specific credential (e.g. CSM, PSM).
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Khai Ng.IT PMO | IT Project Manager| TTGROUPHanoi, Viet Nam
You can not compare PMP and SCRUM. PMP is a cerfiticate while SCRUM is a framework. Do you mean PMP and CSM (or PSM)? If then, PMP looks like a mountain while CSM (or PSM) looks like a stone. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
If when you wrote "PMP" you are talking about the certification compared with Scrum certifications then both are totally different starting for the certification requirements. If when you wrote "PMP" you are talking about working as project manager professional the key thing is like Scrum Master you have to follow a predefined process and process rules defined in the Scrum Guide but it is not the same when you work as project manager. In the last case you can find more difference obviously. Saving Changes...
Scrum is an agile framework, while the PMP is a certification on an individual's "experience, knowledge, and performance" through an exam (PMP certificate). The PMP covers the agile, traditional and hybrid methodology in delivering outcomes. Scrum is a popular agile method along with Kanban, Lean and XP. The Scrum framework is purposefully incomplete, only defining the parts required to implement Scrum theory (Scrum Guide 2020) Saving Changes...
PMP is a certification to manage projects, either predictive, adaptive, agile, or hybrid.
Scrum, on the other hand, is a framework created to manage projects in an iterative manner, being only agile. This framework is often used in IT and software development, where there is a frequent need to introduce changes or adapt the course of the project along the way. Scrum could be viewed as a subset of the wide set of project types that PMP covers. Saving Changes...
Program Manager| HARPER SRLSanto Domingo / Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
PMP and Scrum both aim to ensure project success but approach it differently. PMP focuses on structured project management across all industries, emphasizing planning, control, and predictive methods. Scrum, on the other hand, is Agile at its core, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and iterative delivery.
The similarity lies in their shared goals: clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and delivering value. The difference is mainly in the how, PMP defines the entire project lifecycle, while Scrum focuses on adaptive delivery within shorter cycles. Both can actually complement each other beautifully when used in hybrid environments.
PMP (Project Management Professional): Follows a predictive (Waterfall) or hybrid approach. It focuses on detailed upfront planning, scope, cost, and schedule management.
Scrum: Uses an agile and iterative approach, emphasizing adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
2. Framework:
PMP: Based on PMI’s PMBOK Guide, covering 10 knowledge areas and 5 process groups.
Scrum: A lightweight framework defined by specific roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers), events (Sprints, Stand-ups), and artifacts (Backlogs, Increments).
3. Role of Manager:
PMP: The Project Manager leads, controls, and is accountable for success.
Scrum: There’s no “Project Manager.” The Scrum Master facilitates, and the team is self-organized.
4. Best for:
PMP: Large, complex, compliance-heavy, or fixed-scope projects.
Scrum: Dynamic, evolving projects—especially in software or product development.
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