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Credential Comparison
Compare the CAPM®, PMI-SPSM, PMP® and PgMP® credentials for the following categories:
Credential Definition | Examination Fee | Who should apply for this credential? | Education | Project Management Education | Professional Project Management Work Experience | Examination Info | Examination Prep Tips | More Information
| Credential Definition |
| CAPM® |
The CAPM® credential recognizes a demonstrated understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology as defined in the PMBOK® Guide that are needed for effective project management performance. |
| PMI-SPSM |
The PMI-SPSM Credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule. |
| PMI-RMPSM |
The PMI-RMPSM Credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks along with plans to mitigate threats and capitalize on opportunities |
| PMP® |
The PMP® recognizes a demonstrated understanding of knowledge and skill to lead and direct project teams to deliver results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources. |
| PgMP® |
The PgMP® credential recognizes demonstrated experience, skill, and performance in oversight of multiple, related projects that are aligned with an organizational strategy. |
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| Examination Fee |
| CAPM® |
Member $225.00(US) / €185.00 Non-Member $300.00(US) / €250.00 |
| PMI-SPSM |
Member $520.00(US) / €430.00 Non-Member $670.00(US) / €555.00 |
| PMI-RMPSM |
Member $520.00(US) / €430.00 Non-Member $670.00(US) / €555.00 |
| PMP® |
Member $405.00(US) / €340.00 Non-Member $555.00(US) / €465.00 |
| PgMP® |
Member $1500.00(US) / €1250.00 Non-Member $1800.00(US) / €1500.00 |
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| Who should apply for this credential? |
| CAPM® |
Project team members who:
- • Provide subject matter expertise (e.g. marketing, finance, customer care, processing, fulfillment)
- • Serve as project sponsors, facilitators, liaisons, or coordinators.
- • Serve as sponsors, facilitators, liaisons or coordinators.
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| PMI-SPSM |
Project team members with specialized expertise in project scheduling management. |
| PMI-RMPSM |
Project team members with specialized expertise in project risk management. |
| PMP® |
- • Those who are responsible for all aspects of a project for the life of a project.
- • Those who lead and direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope.
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| PgMP® |
- • Those who manage programs that contain complex activities that span functions, organizations, geographic regions and cultures.
- • Those who build credibility establish rapport and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.
- • Those who possess advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution.
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| Education |
| CAPM® |
High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or the global equivalent |
| PMI-SPSM |
Bachelor’s Degree, global equivalent, or higher degree
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High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or the global equivalent |
| PMI-RMPSM |
Bachelor’s Degree, global equivalent, or higher degree
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High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or the global equivalent |
| PMP® |
Bachelor’s Degree, global equivalent, or higher degree
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High School Diploma, Associate’s |
| PgMP® |
Bachelor’s Degree, global equivalent, or higher degree
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High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or the global equivalent |
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| Project Management Education (Formal Contact Hours) |
| CAPM® |
23 |
| PMI-SPSM |
30 |
| PMI-RMPSM |
30 |
| PMP® |
35 |
| PgMP® |
- |
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| Professional Project Management Work Experience |
| CAPM® |
Those with 1,500 hours of work on a project team or 23 contacts hours of formal project management education. |
| PMI-SPSM |
With Bachelor’s Degree or Global Equivalent
Within the past five years a minimum of 3,500 hours of unique, non-overlapping work experience in project scheduling.
With High School Diploma or Global Equivalent
Within the past five years a minimum of 5,000 hours of unique, non- overlapping work experience in project scheduling. |
| PMI-RMPSM |
With Bachelor’s Degree or Global Equivalent
Within the past five years a minimum of 3,000 hours of work experience in project scheduling.
With High School Diploma or Global Equivalent
Within the past five years a minimum of 4,500 hours of experience in project scheduling. |
| PMP® |
With Bachelor’s Degree or Global Equivalent
Within the last eight years a minimum of three years unique non-overlapping professional experience during which at least 4,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks.
With High School Diploma or Global Equivalent
Within the last eight years a minimum of five years unique non-overlapping professional experience during which at least 7,500 hours are spent leading and directing project tasks. |
| PgMP® |
With Bachelor’s Degree or Global Equivalent
Within the last 15 years: four years/6,000 hours of project management experience and four years/6,000 hours of program management experience.
With High School Diploma or Global Equivalent
Within the last 15 years a minimum of four years/6,000 hours of project management experience and seven years/10,500 hours of program management experience. |
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| Examination Info |
| CAPM® |
Three-hour, 150 question multiple choice examination |
| PMI-SPSM |
Three and a half hour, 170 question multiple choice examination |
| PMI-RMPSM |
Three and a half hour, 170 question multiple choice examination |
| PMP® |
Four-hour, 200 question multiple choice examination |
| PgMP® |
Four hour, 170 question multiple choice examination;
Multi-rater Assessment (MRA) to follow examination |
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| Examination Prep Tips |
| CAPM® |
- • Review the PMBOK® Guide—Third Edition
- • Review the CAPM credential handbook — paying particular attention to the CAPM examination blueprint.
- • Participate in Project Management Methods and Mechanics, a web-based self-study course offered by PMI that makes learning the PMBOK® Guide less daunting and more effective
- • Enroll in formal study courses
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| PMI-SPSM |
- • Review the PMI-SP credential handbook
- • Review the PMI-SP Examination Specification
- • Review the PMBOK® Guide- Third Edition
- • Review the Practice Standard for Scheduling
- • Enroll in formal study courses
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| PMI-RMPSM |
- • Review the PMI-RMP credential handbook
- • Review the PMI-RMP Examination Specification
- • Review the PMBOK® Guide- Third Edition
- • Enroll in formal study courses
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| PMP® |
- • Review the PMP credential handbook
- • Review the PMP Examination Specification
- • Review the PMP Sample Questions document
- • Review the PMBOK® Guide- Third Edition
- • Enroll in formal study courses
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| PgMP® |
- • Review the PgMP credential handbook
- • Review the PgMP Examination Specification
- • Review the PgMP Sample Questions documentReview the PMBOK® Guide- Third Edition
- • Review the Standard for Program Management
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