I have 2.5 years of experience as Quality Analyst and I am planning to do MS in project management from northeastern and its a GAC accredited program so after completing my MS can i do PMP directly or we need Project Management experience and title only Saving Changes...
Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
Hi Surya,
I want to thank you so much for your intention to pursue PMP certification.
But to pursue the PMP® certification, you need to meet specific eligibility criteria. Since you have 2.5 years of experience as a Quality Analyst and plan to complete an MS in Project Management from a GAC-accredited program,
Its seems that you will be well-positioned to apply for the PMP certification.
The key points:
- Education Requirements:
- A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent).
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification.
- Experience Requirements:
- With a four-year degree: At least 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years.
Your MS in Project Management will fulfill the education requirement. However, you will need to ensure you have 36 months of project management experience. Your experience as a Quality Analyst may count if it involved leading or directing projects.
Please note that after completing your MS, you will need additional project management experience to meet the 36-month requirement. Once you have this experience, you can apply for the PMP certification.
Best,
Golam
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3 replies by Calvin Williams, Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong, and Surya Teja Pothana
Jan 27, 2025 2:02 AM
Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Wow! This is comprehensive! Thanks for weighing in
Jan 27, 2025 2:11 AM
Surya Teja Pothana
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Thanks for replying actually i have 3 year bachelor degree and currently doing professional general management program of 7 months and also working in a project not leading a project but being a part of the project and working in scrum where we have releases planned a ahead now can you confirm after completing my MS can i do the PMP directly or still need PM experience
Feb 03, 2025 9:49 AM
Calvin Williams
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This is the answer I have been looking for. Thank you so much!
Financial Management Specialist | US Peace CorpsYaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Jan 27, 2025 1:45 AM
Replying to Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
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Hi Surya,
I want to thank you so much for your intention to pursue PMP certification.
But to pursue the PMP® certification, you need to meet specific eligibility criteria. Since you have 2.5 years of experience as a Quality Analyst and plan to complete an MS in Project Management from a GAC-accredited program,
Its seems that you will be well-positioned to apply for the PMP certification.
The key points:
- Education Requirements:
- A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent).
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification.
- Experience Requirements:
- With a four-year degree: At least 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years.
Your MS in Project Management will fulfill the education requirement. However, you will need to ensure you have 36 months of project management experience. Your experience as a Quality Analyst may count if it involved leading or directing projects.
Please note that after completing your MS, you will need additional project management experience to meet the 36-month requirement. Once you have this experience, you can apply for the PMP certification.
Best,
Golam
Wow! This is comprehensive! Thanks for weighing in Saving Changes...
Hi Surya,
I want to thank you so much for your intention to pursue PMP certification.
But to pursue the PMP® certification, you need to meet specific eligibility criteria. Since you have 2.5 years of experience as a Quality Analyst and plan to complete an MS in Project Management from a GAC-accredited program,
Its seems that you will be well-positioned to apply for the PMP certification.
The key points:
- Education Requirements:
- A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent).
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification.
- Experience Requirements:
- With a four-year degree: At least 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years.
Your MS in Project Management will fulfill the education requirement. However, you will need to ensure you have 36 months of project management experience. Your experience as a Quality Analyst may count if it involved leading or directing projects.
Please note that after completing your MS, you will need additional project management experience to meet the 36-month requirement. Once you have this experience, you can apply for the PMP certification.
Best,
Golam
Thanks for replying actually i have 3 year bachelor degree and currently doing professional general management program of 7 months and also working in a project not leading a project but being a part of the project and working in scrum where we have releases planned a ahead now can you confirm after completing my MS can i do the PMP directly or still need PM experience Saving Changes...
It contains details of the common tasks a PM would perform and is the basis for the exam questions. It can be used as a checklist to see if your experience is applicable.
It contains details of the common tasks a PM would perform and is the basis for the exam questions. It can be used as a checklist to see if your experience is applicable.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Surya, PMI recently updated their PMP application requirements and introduced a third option: If you’re earning your degree from a GAC-accredited program, you only need 2 years of project management experience to apply for the PMP.
You don’t need to hold the official title of Project Manager, but you must be actively involved in project management activities and leading projects. Be sure to review the document that Kiron shared for more details.
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1 reply by Surya Teja Pothana
Jan 27, 2025 11:41 PM
Surya Teja Pothana
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Yeah thanks for your response I have also seen that third option which needs only 2 years of exp and also seen the document which kiron shared where there are some tasks that I have worked not all but based on my exp I can transfer my skills into project management skills and document it properly then I am good to give my PMP exam
Surya, PMI recently updated their PMP application requirements and introduced a third option: If you’re earning your degree from a GAC-accredited program, you only need 2 years of project management experience to apply for the PMP.
You don’t need to hold the official title of Project Manager, but you must be actively involved in project management activities and leading projects. Be sure to review the document that Kiron shared for more details.
Yeah thanks for your response I have also seen that third option which needs only 2 years of exp and also seen the document which kiron shared where there are some tasks that I have worked not all but based on my exp I can transfer my skills into project management skills and document it properly then I am good to give my PMP exam Saving Changes...
Calvin WilliamsSenior Technician| Grifols TherapeuticsClayton, United States
Jan 27, 2025 1:45 AM
Replying to Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
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Hi Surya,
I want to thank you so much for your intention to pursue PMP certification.
But to pursue the PMP® certification, you need to meet specific eligibility criteria. Since you have 2.5 years of experience as a Quality Analyst and plan to complete an MS in Project Management from a GAC-accredited program,
Its seems that you will be well-positioned to apply for the PMP certification.
The key points:
- Education Requirements:
- A four-year degree (bachelor's degree or global equivalent).
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® certification.
- Experience Requirements:
- With a four-year degree: At least 36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years.
Your MS in Project Management will fulfill the education requirement. However, you will need to ensure you have 36 months of project management experience. Your experience as a Quality Analyst may count if it involved leading or directing projects.
Please note that after completing your MS, you will need additional project management experience to meet the 36-month requirement. Once you have this experience, you can apply for the PMP certification.
Best,
Golam
This is the answer I have been looking for. Thank you so much! Saving Changes...
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