PMP or CAPM

Submitted by meerasushi on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 15:26

Hi All,

I am currently IT service Management industry and looking for a change in domain to project management. I attempted PMP exam twice in year 2013 and 2014 for the fifth version and couldnot clear it.I am new to project management field with out much practical experience in handling the projects.I thought I could clear the exam but couldnot. I applied a lot for the Project Coordinator/PMO/Associate PM roles to get a on hand experience of the same unfortunately all the employers ask for PMP certification and PM experience.

Since I failed twice for the exam, I am now kind of scared now to write the exam again as I fear failure again and I feel for an inexperienced (in Project Management) like me PMP is like a huge leap.Thats when the thought about CAPM came into my mind.As per my knowledge CAPM is more on conceptual questions and less scenario based and experienced ones and felt I will be able to clear it.

When I checked with few of my seniors and colleagues, they informed that being CAPM certified is nt going to add any value and bring any change as it is not of much value like PMP.

Right now I am confused on which I need to write.I very badly want to get into Project Management Field and aspire to be in a PM role one day.Can you please advise what step I need to Take so that I can pursue what I aspire?

Thanks in Advance

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Poonam Patel

Wed, 08/05/2015 - 05:46

Hi Meera,
 
Are you indecisive about PMP or PMI-ACP certification? Remember that all organizations need skilled project managers. There are several reasons to get a PMI-ACP Certification.
 
It might be tough choice for today’s project managers to pick one out of the many certifications available, to be able to add more credibility to their resume and boost their professional growth by being in tune with contemporary trends of the industry. Moreover, it is a daunting task to decide which certification is better suited to managers from a specific technical domain. 
 
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admin

Fri, 08/07/2015 - 03:44

I understand but best you can do is go with full preparation for your final attempt.  Now you know PMP questions so its easy for you.  You can read this post.

Melissa James

Mon, 08/10/2015 - 05:16

Hi Meera,

Project Management Professional (PMP) is not an easy exam to attempt. Lasting for 4 hours, it has 200 multiple choice questions, of which one has to answer at least 106 correctly to qualify. The exam is designed to be extremely difficult so that only the best candidates can get the certification. This is the reason why PMP holds immense value and its certificate holders get paid handsomely.
 
Another interested fact put across by Project Management Institute (PMI) is that approximately 80 percent of PMP exam takers fail at their very first attempt. Though this revelation should prevent aspirants from getting disheartened with failure, it is not a good place to be in. Yes, handling of poor results and disappointment can get to even the best of candidates and make them lose their confidence.