By learning and obtaining a professional project management certificate, project managers can better master various project management methods, tools and skills, so as to improve their project management level and have more opportunities in career development. These are some of the certificates related to project management:
1. Project Management Professional (PMP®):
A certification issued by the Project Management Institute International (PMI), it requires at least three years of project management work experience and 35 hours of project management training. This certification demonstrates strong project management knowledge and experience.
2. Agile certification:
Agile methodology is a project management approach based on iterative, incremental development that emphasizes teamwork and rapid response to change. For project management of agile development, Scrum Master or Product Owner certification can help to better practice and promote projects using agile methods.
3. Certified Project Manager (CPM):
The certification issued by the American Project Management Institute (IPMA) includes four different levels of certification, covering basic to advanced project management skills and experience.
4. Lean Six Sigma certification:
Lean Six Sigma is a management method that combines lean production and Six Sigma thinking. It is designed to increase efficiency and optimize project management by reducing waste and improving quality. Managers who hold the Lean Six Sigma certification can apply this technique to their project management practice.
5. IT Project Management Expert (ITPME):
The certification issued by the Global Information Technology Management Association (GITMA) is aimed at project managers in the IT industry. The certification examines all aspects of IT project management, including planning, design, implementation, testing and support.
