George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
I have a group of students heading to take the CAPM test, but when they found out they had to take the test over again to get re-certified, they are wondering if they should wait, get their requirements ready to take the PMP.
In Summary, none of the students (new practitioners) wants to take a CAPM every three years to get re-certified.
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mar 04, 2016 2:03 AM
Replying to Markus Kopko
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Jason is absolutly on point and i do fully agree with his opinion.
And in addition ... what is the problem with doing the exam again? I guess some of them would go for the PMP before they need to re-certificate CAPM and most of the others need to do this may be once as a max. before they could aim for PMP.
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Anonymous
I am not sure if this comment is made by others; unless the rule change, the CAPM will serve for 5 years.
The idea behind the re-examination is that it is likely not necessary. If a person is working in project management than before the CAPM expire, they go for the PMP since it is a higher level certificate anyway.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Mar 04, 2016 5:42 AM
George Lewis
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Thanks Mounir -
So once PMP we loose the CAPM? this is a tricky question please help me understand.
Once PMP'd does CAPM freezes and we just continue with PMP re-certifications?
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Rami and Markus - the only final inquiry is: Assuming they take the CAPM and then pursue the PMP. QUESTION: After I they gget their PMP, do they still have to take the CAPM test over and over every 5 years?
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Mar 04, 2016 1:19 PM
Rami Kaibni
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In my opinion. No because PMP is the advanced level of CAPM and if they get it then it supercedes it so there is no need for re-certification.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Thanks Mounir -
So once PMP we loose the CAPM? this is a tricky question please help me understand.
Once PMP'd does CAPM freezes and we just continue with PMP re-certifications? Saving Changes...
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2016 5:42 AM
Replying to George Lewis
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Thanks Mounir -
So once PMP we loose the CAPM? this is a tricky question please help me understand.
Once PMP'd does CAPM freezes and we just continue with PMP re-certifications?
George
If the person wants to keep the CAPM then they will have to take the exam again, whether PMP or not. However, for an official answer refer to PMI customer care.
My point was - if the person get the PMP, then why would they need the CAPM? The PMP supersede the CAPM Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Thanks again Mounir...
Being a teacher is also about giving good advises, I've posted the question to help a really LARGE group of enthusiastic students that are planning to register to take their CAPM in a couple of days, they are just short of the number of hours required to get their PMP, so they are planning to take the CAPM instead. They just didn't like the fact of re-doing the test.
I just think they have posted a good question and given good arguments, at the end they'll have to decide.
I'm just trying to help them.
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Anonymous
George
the CAPM was designed for those who do not have experience.
However, when you say "they are just short of the number of hours required to get their PMP" ---- short by how much? A few months? A few hundreds hours?
If they are close to meeting the PMP requirements (say within a year) an alternate for them is to wait and go to the PMP. It is longer and harder exam but if they are close to meeting requirements then skip the CAPM.
Why pay for 2 exams?
However, it is likely too late and already paid for the CAPM since the exam is within days. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mounir - That's a great response! The number vary from student to student, but I agree with you.
From a student point of view it could not be a simple decision, I'll give them the input and let them take the decision. Initial payment is not the issue, company has already approved, but future re-certification is on the students. I would extend your statement, if they are close meeting the requirements decide whether you're willing to maintain two certifications in the future. That's the key point...
Hey, it's soo good to have this networking to have a better understanding. I'm glad I posted this question.
Really Mounir. Thanks again. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
In my understanding, in CAPM there is no "re-certification".
You sit at the exam and get the certificate valid for 5 years. Within that 5 years, you should gain enough experience in projects so can apply for the PMP. The PMP then is valid for 3 years and there is a re-certification in that you are gathering 60 PDUs.
In CAPM, you are not required to gather PDUs, you just start from the beginning, and probably have to learn new stuff as the exam content will change at least once within 5 years. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Thanks Thomas, the button line is, (1) wait for 6 months or 1 year to pursue the PMP alone or (2) pursue the CAPM right now and go for PMP within 1 year or two. Both certifications will be paid by management, but later on students will have to pay to sit and take it for a lifetime (every 5 years) and they doesn't want to re-take, so they are analyzing the option (1). I'm just helping out.
I'm recommending to wait the 6 months o 1 year here in out department, develop skills and go for PMP. One single certification, maintained via PDU's and not future exam sittings. At the end they'll have to make the final decision. Saving Changes...
