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
I mean seriously, have anyone obtained CAPM, and the obtained the PMP and have sitted for the CAPM recertification test and at the same time maintained his PDU's for PMP?
It's just a question, but I guess most people would just forget about the CAPM (loose the cert) and focus on maintaining their PMP.
It seems a fair question that they're posting. Our demand for Project Management here is very high, so the discussion for all these students is fair enough.
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?
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. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Rami - Thanks.
If this is true Rami, then I will advise them all to go forward and take the CAPM exam now, and in 1 year or, prepare for the PMP exam. Hence, they won't have to re-certify in CAPM if they obtain the PMP before their 5 years is up.
Hope it's the best suggestion to my students.
Thanks again...
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2 replies by Markus Kopko and Rami Kaibni
Mar 06, 2016 1:54 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Great Suggestion - I would do the same.
Mar 07, 2016 4:43 AM
Markus Kopko
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Hello George,
like Rami already said it is just not necessary to maintain CAPM if you already have gained the PMP.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 04, 2016 2:21 PM
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Rami - Thanks.
If this is true Rami, then I will advise them all to go forward and take the CAPM exam now, and in 1 year or, prepare for the PMP exam. Hence, they won't have to re-certify in CAPM if they obtain the PMP before their 5 years is up.
Hope it's the best suggestion to my students.
Thanks again...
Great Suggestion - I would do the same. Saving Changes...
LIH WANGPM I APM| Siemens Rail Automation Systems Ltd. Taiwan OfficeT'Ai-Pei, Taiwan
That would be a good advice to your students. The CAPM test only has 150 multiple choices while the PMP test has 200 multiple choices. It is much easier to pass the CAPM test. Also, students with CAPM certification would definitely have more opportunities to get PM-related experiences. With these practical experiences, it would be much easier for them to continue working on the PMP certification. Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Mar 04, 2016 2:21 PM
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Rami - Thanks.
If this is true Rami, then I will advise them all to go forward and take the CAPM exam now, and in 1 year or, prepare for the PMP exam. Hence, they won't have to re-certify in CAPM if they obtain the PMP before their 5 years is up.
Hope it's the best suggestion to my students.
Thanks again...
Hello George,
like Rami already said it is just not necessary to maintain CAPM if you already have gained the PMP.
Regards,
Markus Saving Changes...
Adedoyin OkuwaSenior Manager, Strategy and Transformation Services | Royal Bank of CanadaWhitby, Ontario, Canada
I agree with the tips above; very good to pass on to people hoping to get PMP certified.
I have also noticed that people start preparing for PMP exam/certification very determined but eventual fall off due to the daily hassles of life. Before you know they might start procrastinating in order to meet the exam requirements until they find out it is taking a longer time than expected to get there. CAPM would definitely be a simpler exam to take while they get those requirements and experience needed to prepare and get certified for PMP. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Thanks Markus Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
My students are 2 weeks away of taking their CAPM, I followed the group suggestions and they as well followed my advise. I'll let you know of their success.
Thanks for the help Saving Changes...
Bruce A HayesProject Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and freelance Trainer.| Available to partner with you. Let's review your needs to see if we are
a match.Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Certainly there is some testing anxiety to consider if you have to re-take the test every three years. But you should also consider the amount of preparation needed to obtain the PMP certification.
If the primary job function is project management, it may be worth the extra effort to prepare for the PMP exam. If the primary function is something else within the project team, or if you are a project coordinator, then the CAPM is the way to go since the depth of the subject requires so much more intensive study.
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2 replies by George Lewis
Apr 01, 2016 9:55 AM
George Lewis
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Bruce - I keep getting confused with the number of years to re-certify, I'm not sure it's 3, let me check
Apr 01, 2016 9:57 AM
George Lewis
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It's 5 years, which makes the decision easier. Key information.
CAPM Recertification
CAPM Certification Handbook – revised 17 February 2016
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CAPM Recertification
Once you pass the CAPM examination, you are certifi
ed for a period of five years. Before the end of
your five-year certification cycle,
you have the option to pursue recertification or, if you are eligible,
you can apply for any other of PMI’s credentials.
CAPM recertification assures employers, peers and
project team members that you are versed in the
most current project management processes and terminology.
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