Project Management Certifications Worldwide

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There are a number of project management certifications available worldwide. Here is a quick summary of what they are about, and links to learn more.

prince2.com is the de facto standard used extensively by the UK Government and is widely recognized and used in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally.

aipm.com.au/ Australian Institute of Project Management - This project management certification – there are several levels - is primarily geared toward Australian professionals and organizations, although it is based on international standards and best practices.

certification.comptia.org/project/default.aspx is inexpensive, has no prerequisites, requires no continuing education, and there is no application, but there is a test based on international standards.

pmi.org Project Management Institute - PMP and CAPM The PMP and CAPM Project Management Certifications he Project Management Professional (PMP) is the most widely known and accepted worldwide. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is entry level and does not require experience.

ipma.ch/Pages/IPMA.aspx IPMA – International Project Management Association This Swiss organization – the oldest in the project management profession - is primarily comprised of national project management associations worldwide.

iil.com/apmc/ APMC – Advanced Project Management Certification - This is a specialized advanced certification for senior project managers who complete “The Kerzner Approach to Best Practices”.

projectmanagementcertification.org AAPM – American Academy of Project Management MPM™ Master Project Manager, CIPM ™ Certified International Project Manager ™ or PME ™ Project Manager E-Business ™ certifications are by application base upon completion of approved education, which looks to be exclusively by education institutions, and not private businesses.

brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=2309 The test is based on the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). What is unique about BrainBench is that they specialize in “Delivering easy-to-use assessment products that predict success on the job.”

You can see all of these at: PMcrunch.

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