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 29, 2016 6:51 PM
Replying to Bruce A Hayes
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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.
Bruce - I keep getting confused with the number of years to re-certify, I'm not sure it's 3, let me check Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mar 29, 2016 6:51 PM
Replying to Bruce A Hayes
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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.
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
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Christopher WaddellMoving to a new career path in Network Administrator/Desktop Support type role. | Freelance - Information Technology and ServicesSumter, Sc, United States
I am curious, will your students have fulfilled the requirement of 35 hours of professional education in project management, needed for taking the PMP exam, by the time they are done with your school? This might be a factor on when to take the PMP exam.
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Apr 02, 2016 9:22 AM
George Lewis
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Hi Cristopher - yes, they will have much more than 35 hours.
Yet, another criteria for taking the PMP is having 4,500 hours leading and directing projects.
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Apr 01, 2016 4:35 PM
Replying to Christopher Waddell
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I am curious, will your students have fulfilled the requirement of 35 hours of professional education in project management, needed for taking the PMP exam, by the time they are done with your school? This might be a factor on when to take the PMP exam.
Hi Cristopher - yes, they will have much more than 35 hours.
Yet, another criteria for taking the PMP is having 4,500 hours leading and directing projects.
The main difference between the two exams is the way they test you on the information. CAPM exams will focus on the basic processes and knowledge areas available in the PMBOK 5 guide and the questions are fairly direct. There are 150 multiple choice questions to be answered over 3 hours.
PMP exams will have a more complex set of question which depict more real-world scenarios because they will expect the applicant to have been in these scenarios in his/her years of experience as project manager. There are 200 multiple choice questions to be answered over 4 hours and it is a more rigorous exam.
Please have a look in the below link for more information. Hope this will helps you.
I've just read Lisa's article, thanks for sharing Poonam.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Apr 13, 2016 3:08 AM
Replying to Poonam Patel
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Hello George,
The main difference between the two exams is the way they test you on the information. CAPM exams will focus on the basic processes and knowledge areas available in the PMBOK 5 guide and the questions are fairly direct. There are 150 multiple choice questions to be answered over 3 hours.
PMP exams will have a more complex set of question which depict more real-world scenarios because they will expect the applicant to have been in these scenarios in his/her years of experience as project manager. There are 200 multiple choice questions to be answered over 4 hours and it is a more rigorous exam.
Please have a look in the below link for more information. Hope this will helps you.
thank you so much for your kindness.
I have big plans for projectmanagement.plus but unfortenatly i could only work on it in my spare time and spare time is rare this time ... ;)
But theire are some great things in the pipeline, so best is you do register (for free) and stay tuned.
