what is the difference between project manager and project leader on PMP application

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Seif Abdelghany Global Category & Portfolio Manager| Electrolux AB Cairo, Outside Us Or Canada, Egypt

what is the difference between project manager and project leader on PMP application ?

is a project leader part of the project team but leading a certain area?

Posted: Jan 28, 2017 8:00 AM

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Praveen Malik Independent Consultant| Independent Consultant New Delhi, India

Seif, PM and PL could be designation or role. Some companies have PL designation while others do not have. PMI defines PM as a role but does not define PL. For PMP, you need to have 4500 hours of PM (role) experience. To understand more about the PMP process, you can visit the following link and download free PMP Exam Prep guide - Complete PMP Exam Prep Guide This guide gives complete information about PMP Exam, including: - Eligibility Criteria for the PMP Exam - Definition of Project Manager Role - Pros & cons of different modes of training - Study approach to pass the exam in first attempt - Suggested PMP exam preparation schedule - Recommended study material for the exam prep Good luck.

Posted: Feb 4, 2017 5:11 AM

Eduard Hernandez

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Product Operations Program Manager Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain

Indeed, PM and PL may be used interchangeably, although I prefer PM

Posted: Feb 6, 2017 9:52 AM

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