What is PMP (The project management professional certification)?

PMP (Project Management Professional Certification) is the most considerable certification across the globe which is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMP is a standard requirement for project managers in many industries. Being a PMP certified enables you to work in any industry using any methodology. The certification course covers an extensive range of project management techniques and competencies that are essential for any project manager. This course is administered by PMI in the USA and has also gained popularity in Europe and Asia.

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Importance of PMP

PMP changes with the pace of market because project management is evolving. Also, perspectives are shifting, boundaries are disappearing and digital transformation is everywhere. PMP is in the new dimensions of connectivity, creativity, intelligence and for the project leaders, the emphasis is shifting from the technical to a much more diverse toolkit of a project and value delivery. The future is now for project professionals and PMP. Moreover, project professionals can adapt and tailor the project approach based on the best solutions. A future where soft skills will become ever more important and the project manager serves as a critical enabler to deliver on strategy and drive business objectives.

Benefits of becoming a PMP certified

Adds value to the resume

PMP certification is the most valuable certificate program. Interviewers looking to fill in a position of a project manager understand this. Hence, they tend to prioritize profiles with PMP certification over those which do not have such certification as project management jobs are high in demand.

Provides Industry recognition

PMP certification is universally recognized. Many certification programs focus only on a specific domain or geography whereas PMP works with any industry and in any location. Furthermore, PMP certified managers are better at completing the project on time and within the budget, that is why they are recognized by the companies.

Helps you learn important skills

PMP requires you to master the practical application of the course material. Likewise, PMP certification includes learning of various useful skills. It helps you learn fundamental project management processes, tools and techniques and methodologies. Further, it exposes you to best practices and current trends in project management.

Contributes to higher income

The higher salary is the biggest draw of PMP certification that it can bring to the project managers. Across the industry, the average salary of certified project managers is considerably higher. The latest PMI survey reports that the average salary for a certified project manager is $ 1,08,000.  Apart from higher-income, PMP certification also improves your job security.

Provides networking opportunities

PMI currently has about 773,840 PMP certified across the world. You can get to know about any new job opportunities that are shared by people who value this certification.

Validates your dedication to the job

PMP certification has high standards. A potential employer understands that clearing the exam takes dedication to the job. Adding to it, PMP certification provides credibility, improves employment opportunities and growth. It will help you to learn techniques like EVM, Critical Path, etc. Also, the global project management community helps you stay updated with new methodologies.

PMP course training in Lahore, PK

The ICT-training institute serves you the most thorough and unequivocal PMP management training. This course is especially served for the people wish to take the next step in their career. ICT-trainings teaching methodology aims to teach the PMP course step by step in a practical way, able the user to work.

PMP Course Outline

ICT follows the PMI official curriculum for the training of PMP. 

List below identifies the proportion from each domain, the way it'll come in the examination. These percentages let you determine the number of questions and tasks from each domain, how they should appear on the multiple-choice format examination. 

I. Initiating 13%

II. Planning 24%

III. Executing 31%

IV. Monitoring and Controlling 25%

V. Closing 7%

Total 100%