PMP®: Right for Me? from Pluralsight

The PMP® has long been recognized as one of the most valuable certifications available. Now, you can learn if it’s the right fit for you with our course exploring the exam, its prerequisites, and the benefits that earning a PMP® can offer.

The PMP® Project Management Professional certification has been recognized for decades as the preeminent certification for project leaders and has consistently ranked as one of the most valuable certifications for IT professionals. But is it a good fit for you? In this course, PMP®: Right for Me?, you'll evaluate a variety of information to help you decide. First, you’ll discover what makes the PMP® certification so widely respected, and what eligibility criteria must be met in order to qualify for the exam. Next, you’ll learn what to expect from the application process and the exam itself. Finally, you’ll gain an understanding for what it takes to maintain your PMP® credential for years to come. By the end of this course, you’ll know if earning a PMP® certification is right for you now or if it might be in the future, and what steps you need to follow to achieve that valuable goal.

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Course Overview

The Value of a PMP® Certification

Applying for a PMP® Certification

Taking the PMP® Exam

After the PMP® Exam

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches what requirements and criteria one must satisfy before applying for the PMP certification

Examines the project management field and the role of the PMP certification within it

Describes the benefits and advantages of earning a PMP certification

Advises learners on whether they are ready for the PMP certification

Career center

Learners who complete PMP®: Right for Me? will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing projects. This course can help aspiring and current project managers decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help project managers understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Program Manager

Program Managers oversee multiple projects. This course can help aspiring and current program managers decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help program managers understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Project Coordinator

Project Coordinators assist Project Managers with the day-to-day tasks of project management. This course can help aspiring and current project coordinators decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help project coordinators understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for the planning and management of an organization's IT systems. This course can help aspiring and current IT managers decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help IT managers to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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CIO

CIOs are responsible for the overall IT strategy and direction of an organization. This course can help aspiring and current CIOs decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help CIOs to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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CTO

CTOs are responsible for the technical vision and leadership of an organization. This course can help aspiring and current CTOs decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help CTOs to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts help organizations to design and implement new systems. This course can help aspiring and current systems analysts decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help systems analysts to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and test software systems. This course can help aspiring and current software engineers decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help software engineers to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data to help organizations make better decisions. This course can help aspiring and current data analysts decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help data analysts to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help organizations to improve their business processes. This course can help aspiring and current business analysts decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help business analysts to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts help organizations to ensure the quality of their products and services. This course can help aspiring and current quality assurance analysts decide if pursuing a PMP certification is the right move for them. Additionally, it can help quality assurance analysts to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Director of Operations

Directors of Operations typically manage business operations for a specific organization or department. This course can help directors maintain a PMP certification and maximize value derived from the certification. It can help directors understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like. Furthermore, it can help directors decide if becoming certified is the right move for them.

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Consultant

Consultants typically work with clients to help them improve their business practices. This course can help consultants maximize the value of a PMP certification and decide if becoming certified is the right move for them. It can help consultants understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course can help product managers maximize the value of a PMP certification and decide if becoming certified is the right move for them. It can help them to understand the benefits of being certified, what is required to apply for and maintain certification, and what the exam is like.

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CEO

CEOs are responsible for the overall management and direction of an organization. This course may be useful for aspiring and current CEOs who are looking to gain a better understanding of project management best practices.

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