Should I be taking PMP instead of CAPM ?

Tulasi Kosuri Business Analyst, Certified Scrum master, CSPO| Consultant Plano, Tx, United States

I'm studying for CAPM exam in a thinking that I haven't worked as a Project manager, so initially starting with CAPM and eventually take PMP exam, though I have more than 8 years experience in IT industry in different roles, Am I on the right track ? or Should I be taking PMP instead of CAPM ? how different are the both exams ? please suggest

With earning CAPM, how are career opportunities ?

Posted: Nov 28, 2017 12:32 AM (Updated by author: Nov 28, 2017 12:37 AM)

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Tulasi Kosuri Business Analyst, Certified Scrum master, CSPO| Consultant Plano, Tx, United States

Thank you all for your suggestions and feedback. I agree with most of your comments here,since I never wore a PM hat, and want to expand my career options towards PM/ project Coordinator/Associate - I would like to pursue CAPM certification first.

Posted: Nov 28, 2017 11:41 AM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

I agree with Andrew here but from what you've mentioned, I am leaning more towards CAPM but keep in mind that it expires in 5 years and you have to repeat the exam.

Posted: Nov 28, 2017 3:44 PM

Tajudeen Muhammed Oyedele Abuja, Fct, Nigeria

I will also suggest that you go for PMP if your 8 years in IT industry has Project roles and meet the experience requirement for PMP. Best of Luck.

Posted: Nov 29, 2017 2:15 AM

Namrata Dokewar Ga, United States

PMI has segregated the Project Manager's work into 5 processes and if you have experience in any of them and you fulfill the criteria set by PMI, then you should go for PMP exam.

Posted: Nov 30, 2017 3:59 AM

Nasif Oloyede Manager, IT Enterprise Infrastructure| NPF Microfinance bank PLC Ipaja (Alimosho Lga), Lagos, Nigeria

8 years experience is a good one, and you must have been doing some kind of project activities,as it is usually unavoidable in the IT industry,then I would advise you go for PMP. But if you are sure you have no experience , then go for CAPM as you may have done some kind of project coordinating and being a key member of a project team, or a stakeholder. CAPM will give you introductory insight into what project management is all about.

Posted: Feb 15, 2018 1:42 AM

Lavaughn Selvon PPM/Technical Asst - Maintenance & Engineering| Yara Trinidad Limited Point Lisas, Trinidad and Tobago

Nov 28, 2017 8:04 AM

Replying to Kiron Bondale

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Tulasi -

Why are you pursuing a PM credential? If it is to help you get a new job or a promotion, I would wait till you have sufficient experience and educational hours and go for the PMP as I've almost never seen the CAPM referenced in a job posting.

If it's to learn more about project management, the CAPM won't help with that as well as a comprehensive foundational PM course through a reputable training provider.

If you want to show a commitment to the profession and achieving the PMP is years off, then the CAPM might be suitable.

Remember, it's a heavy financial and time investment so ensure you are getting the return you want!

Kiron

Hi Kiron. With reference to: "If it's to learn more about project management, the CAPM won't help with that as well as a comprehensive foundational PM course through a reputable training provider. "

Do you intend to say that "CAPM won't help"?

Posted: Feb 15, 2018 2:10 PM

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