What is the best project management certification?

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I am in IT (Systems Developer/Web Developer) and am thinking of moving into project management What is the best project management certification? - most recognized/relevant in the IT arena.What is the best project management certification?
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is definitely the one to aim for due to its vast recognition. However, it requires you to furnish your detailed experience and referees. And yes, PMI, the issuing body does conduct audits. Cheats are barred from further attempts to be certified.



Assuming that you are residing in Singapore as this is Yahoo! for Singapore, I would suggest that you get in touch with Knowledge Method (http://www.knowledgemethod.com/) which specializes in PMP certification.



If you are in Singapore, South-east Asia or India, you could also consider SCS's Certified IT Project Manager (CITPM) certifications. Passed recipients will be conferred either Associate, CITPM or Senior. More info is available at http://www.scs.org.sg/CITPM_abt.php. Exams are conducted only twice a year.



Both PMP and CITPM requires testimonials of previous experience, thus require referees. For those whose referees might not be contactable and/or who would not want to wait for the infrequent exams as in CITPM, they might consider CompTIA Project+.



Some says CompTIA Project+ is for entry-level. However, a scrutiny at the syllabus might suggest otherwise. Therefore, to make sure that your exam fees are not wasted, you might consider putting in the same effort for CompTIA Project+ as you would if you were taking other certifications.What is the best project management certification?
PRINCE2 is the other major methodology in widespread use - particularly in government but also major corporates.



PRINCE2 is an actual methodology whislt the PMBOK (Body of Knowledge) is more a set of process groups and Knowledge areas that you can then have your methdology use.

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What is the best project management certification?
Probably the most recognized is the Project Management Professional certificate offered by www.pmi.org.



Please remember that the training and certificate will be a benefit but companies/employers want to see actual experience and successful project management.



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