PMP and CAPM: which one is right for you? Here, I compare the PMI's two principal Project Management certifications. Oh yes, and thank you for watching. Please support the channel and all the free content I provide. - Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel. - Why not join my community, free! Sign-up at onlinepmcourses.com/assets440251/the-onlinepmcourses-newsletter/ - And to show maximum appreciation, use the $ Thanks button, under the video, to make a small donation with a highlighted comment.
I'd not heard of CompTIA. This seems to be a commercial PM certification which the company says is 'designed to teach IT pros the entry-level skills they need to successfully manage small to medium-sized projects.' I cannot do a comparison, because I don't know the details, and I don't think it is widely-enough used to merit a video at this stage. However, I am interested to see what other answers you might get. And I will keep an eye out to see if this is a certification that is on the rise.
No - PMI and APM have their own certification programs. If you watched my Livestream or my video on the APM 2023 annual conference, you'll know they are committed to start working together. So, who knows what the future holds. But, for now, choose the certification that best serves your career goals. What I Learned at APM's 'Change Changes' Conference [LiveStream] th-cam.com/users/liveoGn29alsqBE 10 Valuable Insights from the APM Change Changes Conference th-cam.com/video/TC3BBlI3x8I/w-d-xo.html
And the real answer is... 'Maybe. It depends'. With PMP you'll learn more content and achieve a higher status. But, there are plenty of other ways to learn that content. And is it the right content for YOU and the career YOU want? And, is the extra status useful in the industries and regions YOU plan to work. There is no easy answer to your 'real question'. The 'right' answer will be different for each person.
Yes, there are plenty of courses available - and other study tools. Here is what I recommend: onlinepmcourses.com/pmi-qualifications-pdus/capm-exam-pm-prepcast/ After CAPM, with enough real-world PM experience, you will meet the requirements for PMP. So you can take the exam. But, whether you 'should' depends on what you want and what the market for PM jobs where you are demands: th-cam.com/video/lBQSznRdIuE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your informative videos. I have a question concerning which pathway to take regarding certifications (CAPM and PMP). I have nearly 8 years of project management experience between 2004-2012. And an additional two years of experience from 2015-2017. Because so much time has passed, should I seek the CAPM or the PMP? Any advice you can provide would be appreciated.
I think yours is likely to be an edge case. The first question to ask is if you feel ready to do PMP. It is a far tougher exam to prepare for and pass. If you are, the next question is whether PMI will accept your candidacy. For that, you will need to review the guidance carefully and document the evidence you can present, that would show you can meet PMI's criteria. If you can do so confidently, you have your answer. Equally if you can clearly not meet their criteria, CAPM is a great qualification and will pavce your way for PMP in a short time, once you have the extra experience. However, it may be that you are uncertain whether your evidence of experience is quite enough. I think the only options are to either: 1 - seek guidance from PMI - they are the only arbiters here 2 - defer anyway and take the CAPM 3 - try it and see - PMI will audit a fraction of candidates. If they audit you, you will need to make your case. I recommend the first option! Whatever you decide, Good luck! And remember, I have loads of great resources to help you learn the content you need, here at www.youtube.com/@onlinepmcourses and on my website: onlinepmcourses.com This includes our free PMP roadmap and resource guide: onlinepmcourses.com/project-management-certification-programs/study-project-management-professional-pmp/ and our paid PMP Study Guide: onlinepmcourses.com/pmi-qualifications-pdus/the-project-managers-pmp-study-guide/
Hi thank you for this content. I am preparing to take the CAPM before July 24th. I found a 2 week study plan for the PMP that everyone seems to be passing with. If I study for the PMP will I be able to pass the CAPM? What is the difference in test?
Have you watched the video? The syllabus is different for each (although there is of course some overlap). There is nothing on Business Analysis in the PMP exam. Also... A 2-week study plan for PMP? I'm suspicious of that. I recommend you take a careful look at the current CAPM syllabus. Then build your own study plan, based on your own learning priorities.
Hi, for the PMP certification pre-requisites, I have Care Management experience where I coordinated services for youth with behavioral and mental health challenges until the youth graduated from our services. Could this count as project management experience? or do I have to be in the finance/contruction project management field to be eligible?
Erika, you do not have to be in the finance/contruction project management field. You can demonstrate your project management experience in any sector and with projects of any type. The question is whether your service coordination was operational management or project management. Can you find enough experience of leading projects that deliver something new over a fixed time scale? If not, CAPM may be more appropriate than PMP.
Hello Sir, I am an Mechanical Engineer and currently working as Inside technical sales engineer. It's been 6 years now i am in same filed and thinking of changing field to project management. So would it be worth please guide me
Would what be worth it? Moving to PM or taking a certification? And what's the context? PM is a great career. In most places there is a good demand for PM, and the earning power is good. But you'd need to assess the market where you are - and only you will know whether the role would suit you. So, there is no easy answer I'm afraid. If I said 'yes' or 'no', you should just ignore me - it would be a foolish answer. Learn more about PM and starting out in the career from my channel - @onlinepmcourses - and my website: onlinepmcourses.com
Im just lost. Fresh out of school graduate, studied computer engineering. I don't have a job or any work experience. Searching for something to do and came across this project management. I don't know if its something i can venture in as a complete beginner. Can i land job after this courses and certification? Or would I still have to go over and start a job and work my way up to being a project manager? Help please
I know very little about you. In general, though, it is not wise to invest time and money in a course in the hope that 1. Project Management will suit you and 2. the qualification will be enough on its own to get you a jobe - it rarely will. I recommend you do a lot more research. You can learn a lot about the role and life of a Project Manager (there are lots of variations) and how PM works from my channel and others. Speak to people in your area and look at PM jobs that are available. If you think it is for you, learn a bit about PM and then start applying for jobs that will expose you to project working. Once you have done some project work, you'll be able to assess if this is a career you want to invest in. If it is, then consider whether and which certification would help you. The answer to which will depend on many things - not least, where (place and sector) you want to work. Research the job market before making your decision.
PMP and CAPM: which one is right for you? Here, I compare the PMI's two principal Project Management certifications.
Oh yes, and thank you for watching.
Please support the channel and all the free content I provide.
- Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel.
- Why not join my community, free! Sign-up at onlinepmcourses.com/assets440251/the-onlinepmcourses-newsletter/
- And to show maximum appreciation, use the $ Thanks button, under the video, to make a small donation with a highlighted comment.
Hello everyone.
What is the difference between CAPM and Comptia Project+
I'd not heard of CompTIA. This seems to be a commercial PM certification which the company says is 'designed to teach IT pros the entry-level skills they need to successfully manage small to medium-sized projects.' I cannot do a comparison, because I don't know the details, and I don't think it is widely-enough used to merit a video at this stage. However, I am interested to see what other answers you might get. And I will keep an eye out to see if this is a certification that is on the rise.
Does CAPM incorporate the APM PMQ? - (association for project management)
No - PMI and APM have their own certification programs. If you watched my Livestream or my video on the APM 2023 annual conference, you'll know they are committed to start working together. So, who knows what the future holds. But, for now, choose the certification that best serves your career goals.
What I Learned at APM's 'Change Changes' Conference [LiveStream] th-cam.com/users/liveoGn29alsqBE
10 Valuable Insights from the APM Change Changes Conference th-cam.com/video/TC3BBlI3x8I/w-d-xo.html
Real question is: if one gets the CAPM, then it worth the investment for the PMP as well?
And the real answer is... 'Maybe. It depends'. With PMP you'll learn more content and achieve a higher status. But, there are plenty of other ways to learn that content. And is it the right content for YOU and the career YOU want? And, is the extra status useful in the industries and regions YOU plan to work. There is no easy answer to your 'real question'. The 'right' answer will be different for each person.
Hi, is there a course or something I can take to prepare for the CAPM? Also, if I get the CAPM, can/should I later take the PMP exam?
Yes, there are plenty of courses available - and other study tools. Here is what I recommend: onlinepmcourses.com/pmi-qualifications-pdus/capm-exam-pm-prepcast/
After CAPM, with enough real-world PM experience, you will meet the requirements for PMP. So you can take the exam. But, whether you 'should' depends on what you want and what the market for PM jobs where you are demands: th-cam.com/video/lBQSznRdIuE/w-d-xo.html
@@Onlinepmcourses thanks!!
@@JuuC You're welcome.
Thank you for your informative videos. I have a question concerning which pathway to take regarding certifications (CAPM and PMP). I have nearly 8 years of project management experience between 2004-2012. And an additional two years of experience from 2015-2017. Because so much time has passed, should I seek the CAPM or the PMP? Any advice you can provide would be appreciated.
I think yours is likely to be an edge case. The first question to ask is if you feel ready to do PMP. It is a far tougher exam to prepare for and pass. If you are, the next question is whether PMI will accept your candidacy. For that, you will need to review the guidance carefully and document the evidence you can present, that would show you can meet PMI's criteria. If you can do so confidently, you have your answer. Equally if you can clearly not meet their criteria, CAPM is a great qualification and will pavce your way for PMP in a short time, once you have the extra experience. However, it may be that you are uncertain whether your evidence of experience is quite enough. I think the only options are to either:
1 - seek guidance from PMI - they are the only arbiters here
2 - defer anyway and take the CAPM
3 - try it and see - PMI will audit a fraction of candidates. If they audit you, you will need to make your case.
I recommend the first option!
Whatever you decide, Good luck!
And remember, I have loads of great resources to help you learn the content you need, here at www.youtube.com/@onlinepmcourses and on my website: onlinepmcourses.com
This includes our free PMP roadmap and resource guide: onlinepmcourses.com/project-management-certification-programs/study-project-management-professional-pmp/ and our paid PMP Study Guide: onlinepmcourses.com/pmi-qualifications-pdus/the-project-managers-pmp-study-guide/
Hi thank you for this content. I am preparing to take the CAPM before July 24th. I found a 2 week study plan for the PMP that everyone seems to be passing with. If I study for the PMP will I be able to pass the CAPM? What is the difference in test?
Have you watched the video?
The syllabus is different for each (although there is of course some overlap). There is nothing on Business Analysis in the PMP exam.
Also... A 2-week study plan for PMP? I'm suspicious of that.
I recommend you take a careful look at the current CAPM syllabus. Then build your own study plan, based on your own learning priorities.
@@Onlinepmcourses Thank you !
Hi, for the PMP certification pre-requisites, I have Care Management experience where I coordinated services for youth with behavioral and mental health challenges until the youth graduated from our services. Could this count as project management experience? or do I have to be in the finance/contruction project management field to be eligible?
Erika, you do not have to be in the finance/contruction project management field. You can demonstrate your project management experience in any sector and with projects of any type. The question is whether your service coordination was operational management or project management. Can you find enough experience of leading projects that deliver something new over a fixed time scale? If not, CAPM may be more appropriate than PMP.
Hello Sir,
I am an Mechanical Engineer and currently working as Inside technical sales engineer. It's been 6 years now i am in same filed and thinking of changing field to project management. So would it be worth please guide me
Would what be worth it? Moving to PM or taking a certification? And what's the context?
PM is a great career. In most places there is a good demand for PM, and the earning power is good. But you'd need to assess the market where you are - and only you will know whether the role would suit you.
So, there is no easy answer I'm afraid. If I said 'yes' or 'no', you should just ignore me - it would be a foolish answer.
Learn more about PM and starting out in the career from my channel - @onlinepmcourses - and my website: onlinepmcourses.com
@@Onlinepmcourses thanka for the reply. I will do some research on PM and then make a decision.
@@harshadagaikwad581 Good luck with your research!
Thank you so much for information!
You're very welcome.
Im just lost. Fresh out of school graduate, studied computer engineering. I don't have a job or any work experience.
Searching for something to do and came across this project management. I don't know if its something i can venture in as a complete beginner. Can i land job after this courses and certification? Or would I still have to go over and start a job and work my way up to being a project manager?
Help please
I know very little about you. In general, though, it is not wise to invest time and money in a course in the hope that 1. Project Management will suit you and 2. the qualification will be enough on its own to get you a jobe - it rarely will.
I recommend you do a lot more research. You can learn a lot about the role and life of a Project Manager (there are lots of variations) and how PM works from my channel and others. Speak to people in your area and look at PM jobs that are available. If you think it is for you, learn a bit about PM and then start applying for jobs that will expose you to project working.
Once you have done some project work, you'll be able to assess if this is a career you want to invest in. If it is, then consider whether and which certification would help you. The answer to which will depend on many things - not least, where (place and sector) you want to work. Research the job market before making your decision.