Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification , offered by the Project Management Institute, is the most esteemed Project Management Certification. The PMP certification examination measures the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are utilized in the practice of project management. The PMP certification is universally accepted and recognized.
PMP and Your Career
The PMP designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace. In addition to validating the proficiency of a professional in project management, PMP certification also serves as a screening tool for companies recruiting Project Managers.
You can receive transfer credits for your PMP certification when enrolling in American Sentinel degree programs.
Prerequisites and PMP Examination
- Prerequisites are a minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience and a minimum of 35 contact hours of project management education.
- PMP Certification Examination is comprised of 200 four-option multiple-choice questions that are developed and validated by PMPs.
- Examination questions are developed to test the candidate's knowledge of how project management skills are used in practice.