PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile: Choosing the Right Project Management Certification

Project management certifications can open doors in IT, construction, banking and almost every other industry. But there are many options. Here is a simple comparison of the most popular ones.

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Offered by PMI, PMP is one of the most recognized project management certifications in the world. It covers predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. You need real project management experience and 35 hours of project management education before you can apply.

Best for: experienced project managers who want a globally respected credential.

PRINCE2 (Version 7)

PRINCE2 is a structured, process-based method that is very popular in the UK, Europe and with government projects. The Foundation level has no experience requirement, so it is a good first step.

Best for: beginners and people working in organizations that use PRINCE2.

Agile and Scrum

• PMI-ACP: covers many agile methods: Scrum, Kanban, Lean and more.
• Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK I): for Scrum teams that use Kanban to improve their flow.

Best for: software and IT teams that work in short iterations.

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