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2. Project Management Professional (PMP)®: • Requirements: Four-year secondary degree plus three years of project management experience, 4,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 hours project management education or a high-school diploma, five years of project management experience, 7,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education. • Cost: Computer-based exams are $405 for PMI members; $555 for non-members. Paper-based exams are $250 for PMI members; $400 for non-members. • URL: http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx • Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice Test- http://www.hub4tech.com/pmp

3. 2. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®: • CAPM is an entry-level project management certification for managers with less experience in handling projects. It is a precursor to the PMP certification and is awarded by PMI. Than jumping directly to the PMP certification, CAPM acts as the stepping stone for the demanding / uncompromising PMP certification. • According to PMI’s Talent Gap Report, close to 16 million new project management jobs will be created by 2020 in 7 project intensive industries. There is clearly a huge demand for professionals with right project management certification. • Requirements: High-school diploma or equivalent and at least 1,500 hours of project experience or 23 hours of project management education. • Cost: $225 for PMI members; $300 non-members • URL: http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Certified-Associate-in-Project-Management-CAPM.aspx

4. 3. PRINCE2 Practitioner: • PRINCE2 certifications by AXELOS are also widely-recognized project management certifications across the globe. They are a lot more popular in the UK and other European countries, but slowly are finding more takers for these certifications worldwide. PRINCE2 Certifications are divided into three certifications in PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner and PRINCE2 Professional. Professionals with relevant experience either choose PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification. PRINCE2 stands for Projects in Controlled Environments and has its own project management methodology than the general project management knowledge like PMP. • According to “PayScale”, the highest average annual salary for a PRINCE2 Practitioner professional can go up to ~USD 100,000 depending upon their experience. • PRINCE2 certification Exam Practice Test - http://www.hub4tech.com/prince2

5. 4. CompTIA Project+: • CompTIA Project+ is an entry-level certification for professionals; this certification is on par with PMI’s CAPM certification and is not that rigorous project management certification. CompTIA has a good reputation as a certification provider across the globe and their Project+ certification is widely-recognized.  The CompTIA Project+ certification demonstrates individual’s communication and business skills needed to lead and direct projects with confidence, and complete projects on time and stay within the budget. • Professionals opting for this certification should have one year experience in participating, managing and directing small or medium sized project. With enterprises increasingly requiring employees with project management skills, CompTIA Project+ certification will help you expand the scope of your project management career. • Requirements: One year of experience managing, directing or participating in small- to medium-sized projects is recommended. • Cost: $269 • URL:http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/project.aspx • CompTIA certification Exam Practice Test - http://www.hub4tech.com/comptia

6. 5. Master Project Manager (MPM)®: • The Master Project Manager (MPM) certification awarded by American Academy of Project Management (AAPM), which is a direct rival to the PMI’s PMP certification. The AAPM represents itself as a ‘board certification” and works on a professional licensure model. The whole certification process depends on the board review of participant’s resume and job experience. Professionals who meet the job experience can qualify to get a certification from AAPM programs and take AAPM-approved training classes for clearing their MPM exam. • Requirements: Three years of project management experience and training. Waivers are available for professionals holding a master's degree, with other qualified training and experience, the military or project management instructors. • Cost: $300 for application, review, processing, review, initiation and certification. • URL:http://projectmanagementcertification.org/masterprojectmanager.html

7. 6. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)®: • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a very popular project management certification which is showing a great exponential growth year-on-year. Enterprises around the world are embracing Agile methodologies to achieve more for less and to streamline processes. There is an increasing demand for IT professionals who have CSM credential and can handle projects in an Agile environment.  For project managers who are starting their Scrum journey, not only CSM is an entry-level credential that validates your understanding of Scrum principles and values but also gives you in-depth knowledge of implementing Scrum on projects. • There are various Scrum master certifications available, but the best is Certified ScrumMaster provided by Scrum Alliance, a nonprofit organization offering the certification to encourage the adoption of Scrum practices across the globe. Currently there are close to 400,000 Certified ScrumMasters worldwide, and the number just keeps on growing – indicating the importance of Agile project management methodologies in enterprises today. • Certified Scrum Master (csm-001) Exam Practice Test- http://www.hub4tech.com/csm-001-exam-practice-test

8. 7. Certified Project Manager (CPM)®: • Certified Project Manager (CPM) is a widely-recognized project management certification in the Pacific Rim regions and is provided by International Association of Project and Program Management (IAPPM). The main objective of IAPPM is to promote professional project management and demonstrate efficient usage of resources such as money, time and people in a project. Some of the other IAPPM credentials include: Certified Project Professional (CPP); Certified Project Director (CPD); and the Certified International Project Auditor (CIPA). • This CPM certification is somewhere in between the MPM and PMP certification with regards to the no. of years experience, project hours etc.  The CPM certification exam focuses more towards project management skills such as IT, marketing, integration, communications, finance, HR, risk and issue management and quality management. • Requirements: Bachelor's degree or above, or global equivalent; or certified project professional certification, plus a minimum four years project or program management experience (5,000 hours leading and directing projects), 36 contact hours of CPM project/program management training and must pass the CPM exam. • Cost: $370 certification fee; $70 annual fee and $70 annual renewal fee • URL: http://www.iappm.org/cpm.htm

9. 8. Project Management in IT Security (PMITS): • IT security skills are quickly becoming the most required skills by recruiters across the globe. In the face of terrorist activities and cyber terrorism, Project Management in IT Security (PMITS) governed by the EC Council addresses information security of nations at large. The PMITS credential demonstrates a professional’s ability to manage unique requirements of IT security of an organization. • To get certified in PMITS, one has to have at least two years of work experience in the IT security department and an educational background that shows focus towards security. One can also opt for EC-Council training program before taking up the PMITS exam. • Requirements: At least two years of experience in information security and an • educational background that shows a focus on security (Bachelor's degree or higher preferred). Candidates may also opt to attend an EC-council training program before attempting an exam. • Cost: $250 (PMITS courseware) • URL:http://www.eccouncil.org/Certification/e-business-certifications/project-management-in-it-security

10. 9. Professional in Project Management (PPM): • Professional in Project Management (PPM) is a mid-level credential awarded by The Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM). The certification clearly focuses on a broad-based project management knowledge that highlights resource allocation, adaptability to change, effective communication, clear direction and provide quality deliverables at minimal risk. The target audience for this PPM certification is mid-level to experienced project managers who oversee risk and crisis management and who are involved in daily management of projects. • Requirements: GAQM body of knowledge study and e-course; no formal education or experience requirements, but candidates should have at least some project management experience in order to pass the exam. • Cost: $300 • URL:http://www.gaqm.org/professional-in-project-management

11. 10. Certified Project Director (CPD): • Requirements: GAQM body of knowledge study and e-course; candidates must be familiar with principles and methodologies of project management and pass the PPM or equivalent exam. • Cost: $300 • URL:http://www.gaqm.org/certified-project-director-cpd • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • More Certification Exam Test Visit - http://www.hub4tech.com/certification-test • Online Tutorials and Interview Q & A-http://www.hub4tech.com/online-tutorialCertification Training -http://www.hub4tech.com/trainingWorkshop - http://www.hub4tech.com/workshop/Hare Trainer -http://www.hub4tech.com/trainer