Obtaining a project management certification in Qatar can be beneficial for individuals looking to enhance their project management skills and advance their careers in the field. Please look at the below lines, which help you to understand the PMP Certifications and their knocking door opportunities for your career growth.
Project Management Professional (PMP):
Offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the PMP certification is globally recognized and highly respected. It validates your knowledge and experience in project management, including areas such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. PMP certification holders are sought after in various industries.
PMP Eligibility Requirements :
To be eligible for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), you must meet certain requirements. The eligibility criteria for the PMP certification are as follows:
Education:
You must have a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent) or a four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent). The specific educational requirement depends on your level of formal education:
Secondary Degree:
You must have a minimum of five years (60 months) of non-overlapping project management experience, with at least 7,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 contact hours of project management education.
Four-Year Degree:
You must have a minimum of three years (36 months) of non-overlapping project management experience, with at least 4,500 hours leading and directing projects, and 35 contact hours of project management education.
Project Management Education:
You must have completed 35 contact hours of formal project management education. This requirement can be fulfilled through various training programs, courses, or workshops focused on project management. These educational hours should cover project management topics, processes, and best practices. It’s important to note that meeting the eligibility requirements is only the first step toward obtaining the PMP certification. You will also need to pass the PMP exam, which assesses your knowledge and understanding of project management concepts, principles, and practices.
Career Prospects:
The latest PMI-commissioned talent gap analysis by Anderson Economic Group (AEG) points to outstanding opportunities in jobs and career growth for project managers within many developing countries studied. Through 2027, the project management-oriented labour force in seven project-oriented sectors is expected to grow by 33 percent, or nearly 22 million new jobs.
By 2027, employers will need nearly 88 million individuals in project management-oriented roles. The Middle East, China and India will represent more than 75 percent of the total project management-oriented employment.
On a global basis, certification also bolsters salary levels as shown in Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey. The ninth edition of PMI’s biennial report found that, among those surveyed, salaries of practitioners with the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are 20 percent higher on average than those without a PMP®. With an expected increase in jobs, competitive salaries and the chance to make a difference, the future is bright for project professionals.
Course Description:
This course will provide a detailed overview of Project Management Modules. These 5 chapters will introduce you to the in-depth understanding the task to perform throughout the project life cycle.
Examination Content Outline (ECO):
- Understand the in-depth knowledge of the Predictive and Agile Life Cycles.
- Understand the role of a project manager in Changing the Environment.
- Understand and apply Domain, Tasks & Enablers for a project throughout the project life cycle.
Teaching and Learning Methodology:
A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and cooperative learning will be used. Active learning will focus on discussions based on trainee project scenarios related to the application of qualitative and quantitative methods that will facilitate decision-making in project management problems in both the local and international contexts and assessed through standard structured response questions. Finally, a summative comprehensive assessment at the end of the course will assess comprehension of the core concepts.
Student Learning Resources:
- PMI Authorized Exam Preparation Training Material (Based on current examination version – 2020 Release)
- PMBOK® Guide, 6th & 7th Edition. Published by the Project Management Institute, USA
- Agile Practice Guide
- Ancillary Materials / Flash Cards/ PPT Slides/Rita Mulachy Project Management Preparatory – Rita Mulachy’s RMC Based on the 10th Latest edition
- 1800 Cloned Questions and Answers with explanations.
- Mock-up Software
- Recorded Video Session after each class completion through we transfer files