{"id":234,"date":"2025-01-06T10:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T10:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/projectmanagementcertification\/?p=234"},"modified":"2025-01-08T15:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:40:42","slug":"capm-vs-pmp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/projectmanagementcertification\/news\/capm-vs-pmp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"CAPM vs PMP Certification: Which is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ProjectProject management is a fast-growing profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of project management job listings is expected to grow 7% by 2033<\/a> according to BLS \u2014 faster than the national average. To fill these roles, businesses across industries are seeking new project managers with the qualifications and expertise necessary to make a positive impact in their organizations.
\nThe Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)\u00ae and Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae are both specialized credentials offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI)\u00ae<\/a> that improve credibility and offer professionals opportunities to increase their skills, lead larger projects and advance their careers. <\/p>\n

In order to choose the certification that best aligns with your intended career goals, it is critical to understand the differences between CAPM and PMP certification. These differences include prerequisites, cost, level of difficulty and industry-wide perception of the credentials.<\/p>\n

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CAPM vs. PMP Certification: at a Glance<\/h2>\n
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<\/th>\nCAPM<\/strong><\/th>\nPMP<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/thead>\n
Education prerequisites<\/th>\n\n
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  • High school diploma, GED or global equivalent<\/li>\n
  • At least 23 contact hours of project management education <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree or global equivalent)<\/li>\n
  • 35 hours of project management education\/training or CAPM\u00ae certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Four-year degree<\/li>\n
    • 35 hours of project management education\/training or CAPM\u00ae certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional experience requirements<\/th>\nNone<\/td>\n\n
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  • For applicants with a secondary degree: 60 months of experience leading and directing projects within the past eight years<\/li>\n
  • For applicants with a four-year degree: 36 months of leading and directing projects within the past eight years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost<\/th>\n\n

PMI members: $225<\/p>\n

Non-members: $300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PMI members: $425<\/p>\n

Non-members: $675<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Average Salary<\/p>\n$74,000<\/p>\n$118,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outcomes & Benefits<\/th>\n\n
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  • Shows proof of PM skills and competence<\/li>\n
  • Serves as a springboard for entry-level jobs in project management <\/li>\n
  • Meets the project education and training requirement for the PMP exam <\/li>\n
  • Can be used as a foundation for other PMI certifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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