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    • Becoming a Project Manager: Everything You Need to Know!

    Becoming a Project Manager: Everything You Need to Know!

    • Categories Professional Education
    • Date July 15, 2021

    Are you interested in mastering a skill that’s crucial in multiple industries and consists of the qualifications employers routinely seek in job candidates? Earning the Project Management Certificate will enhance your expertise and expand your career options. 

    To get started, here are the internet’s most asked questions about Project Management: 

    What is a project management certification? 

    A project management certification is a designation given by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to professionals who meet certain education and experience criteria. It demonstrates proficiency and project management knowledge. 

    How do I get a project management certification? 

    There are several requirements that professionals must meet before they can apply for certification. Once an application has been accepted and approved, the individual must pass a lengthy and comprehensive exam to become a certified associate in project management. 

    What is PMP? 

    The project management professional certification (PMP) is unbiased proof of a person’s project management talents and expertise. It is accepted worldwide and gives better career opportunities, credibility, and increased income for those who have acquired it. 

    What duties to project management professionals typically perform? 

    Depending on the place of employment, project managers have 5 key jobs: Initiating, planning executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Project managers oversee tasks from start to finish and ensure quality work from their teams.

    How do I get certified? 

    Complete the following four courses (in order) to earn your online Project Management Certificate. To qualify for a certificate and required project management training, all four of the following courses must be completed within three years: 

    1. Project Management Fundamentals 
    2. Project Management Applications 
    3. Business Analysis Introduction 
    4. High-Speed Project Management 

    Kennesaw State University (KSU) College of Graduate and Professional Education is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Registered Education Provider. The KSU course material covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® Guide and Standards. It will prepare you to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exams. This course satisfies the 35 hours of project management training required by the Project Management Institute for the PMP Certification. 

    What can I do with a project management certification? 

    Generally, if you have your PMP certificate, you can expect to see about a $5,000 to $10,000 salary advantage over those who do not have their certificate. For employers, candidates who get the certificate show additional commitment to the project management career path. 

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