{"id":70454,"date":"2019-03-05T15:01:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T15:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=70454"},"modified":"2020-01-03T10:55:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T10:55:22","slug":"project-management-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Project Management Certifications in 2020 [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">With the developing technology and businesses moving towards project management, it is the right time to get certified to make you a worthy employee for any company. By adding one of the best Project management certifications to resume, any IT professional can get better chances to become successful in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Every IT pro can get benefits of adding a project management certification to his existing credentials. In this blog, you will know about all the main project management certifications which would add value and also help you to improve your skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Agile_Certified_Practitioner.gif\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Online Course\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#Why_do_You_Need_a_Project_Management_Certification\" >Why do You Need a Project Management Certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#Top_5_Project_Management_Certifications\" >Top 5 Project Management Certifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#1_PMP_Certification\" >1. PMP Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#2_PMI-ACP_Certification\" >2. PMI-ACP Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#3_CAPM_Certification\" >3. CAPM Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#4_CSM_Certification\" >4. CSM Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-certifications\/#5_PRINCE2_Certification\" >5. PRINCE2 Certification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_You_Need_a_Project_Management_Certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Why do You Need a Project Management Certification?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Do you want to become a project manager? Are you looking for ways to enhance your prospects in project management? As there are a number of project management certification courses, it becomes difficult for you to select the one for yourself. If you want to add value to your career, then it is very necessary that you get training for it. If you want to get an edge over other competitors for the same job, then you definitely need a certification. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Don\u2019t want to lag behind in this competitive world? If you want to stay ahead from other project management employees, then it is very necessary that you choose the best project management course for yourself. Although, there is a number of courses available in the market you need to ensure that you select the most appropriate course which can help in improving your career and getting more job opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Do you want to get your salary increased as a project management professional? If yes, then you should get the PMP certification<b> <\/b>that will help you to get your salary increased in no time. Are you interested in knowing about the best practices which can be used in project management? If your answer is yes, then you should definitely go for the best project manager certification. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Now, another question must be coming in your mind and that\u2019s the selection of a particular course. Which project management certification is best for you? Here, you can know about the top five project management certifications among which you can select the one which is the most suitable for your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Every year new trends are coming in the project management. Let&#8217;s have an insight into the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">project management trends<\/a> in 2020.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Project_Management_Certifications\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Top 5 Project Management Certifications <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Who doesn\u2019t want to get promoted? Don\u2019t you want a better position in the IT sector? Are you looking for a perfect job for yourself? If yes, then you need to have something different as compared to other candidates who are applying for any job in the project management field. You can opt for one of the highest paying project management certifications<b> <\/b>with which you can be able to get an increased salary package or you might get promoted any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Let\u2019s get ahead and check out the top five project management certifications:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70481\" style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/project-management-certifications-1.png\" alt=\"project management certifications\" width=\"584\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/project-management-certifications-1.png 584w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/project-management-certifications-1-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/project-management-certifications-1-345x420.png 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top Project Management Certifications &#8211; Whizlabs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_PMP_Certification\"><\/span>1. PMP Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Among the top project management certifications,<b> <\/b>Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a kind of difficult test in which almost everything is covered. You can validate your skills and knowledge in the management of costs, time and scope with this most demanded project management certification. This certification is offered by the Project Management Institute and basically works with businesses and academia to ensure the\u00a0significance of the certification. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Institute: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The<b> <\/b>PMP certification is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Basic Requirements: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Interested candidates should have a four-year degree and the experience of 5 years of project management work that comprises of the 7500 hours of experience in directing and leading projects along with 35 hours of project management course or education. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Other than this, you can also take PMP certification if you have a secondary degree (associate degree, high school diploma or the equivalent) along with 3 years of experience in project management which comprises 4500 hours of directing and leading projects with 35 hours of project management education.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Try Now:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/project-management-professional-pmp\/pmp-free-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Practice Tests for\u00a0Project Management Professional\u00a0(PMP)\u00ae Certification<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Registration Fee: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">For PMI members, computer-based exams will cost around $405 while $555 is for non-members. Paper-based exams will cost you around $250 if you are a PMI member otherwise you will have to pay $400 for it. You might think that it costs high but it will be worth it as it is one of the highest paying project management certifications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, you can be sure of getting a better job opportunity after getting PMP certification in your hands. If you don\u2019t believe how much it is useful in project management, you can talk to the professional experts available at any project management training institute. They will help you to get rid of all doubts and queries related to the project management certification course.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Read Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmp-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparation Guide for PMP Certification<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PMI-ACP_Certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">2. PMI-ACP Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The term ACP stands for Agile Certified Practitioner and this certification is provided by the Project Management Institute. That\u2019s why it is known as PMI-ACP certification and it provides you with high-level professional sincerity. In this course, you will explore various tools and fundamentals of Agile and you will get to know the methods to work on Agile projects in the most appropriate manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">You can\u2019t go for a course which can\u2019t allow you to get global recognition and for that this course will be perfect for you. It is a globally recognized course and can help you to direct all demands of associations which basically are dependent on the Agile practitioners who are certified. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">PMI-ACP is also considered at the top in the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/best-agile-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best agile certifications<\/a>. The main advantage of getting this certification is that you will get the chance to learn a lot. Of course! You learn a lot in all of the top project management certification courses but in PMI-ACP, you will learn about different Agile tools and fundamentals which are required in any business or company.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>You will be able to use your expertise in order to complete any project in a successful manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Institute:<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The PMI-ACP certification is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp\/free-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69757 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2.jpg\" alt=\"PMI-ACP Free Test\" width=\"681\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pmi-acp-681x84-2-640x79.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Basic Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">To be eligible for a certification exam, you need to fulfill some requirements that make you eligible for the exam. Before registering for the PMI-ACP certification exam, you need to make sure if you are completing the basic requirements for it. To complete the PMI-ACP certification course, one should have <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Secondary Degree (Associate Degree, High School Diploma or Equivalent)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">2000 hours of experience with project teams <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">21 contact hours in Agile practice training<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">1500 hours of work in Agile project teams\/companies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">When you will get this certification on your CV, you will be able to get better job opportunities in the project management field. If you are really serious about your career in project management, then you should definitely opt for this course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Registration Fee: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">For PMI members, computer-based exams will cost around $435 while $495 is for non-members. Paper-based exams will cost you around $385 if you are a PMI member otherwise you will have to pay $445 for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steps to Achieve PMI-ACP Certification<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_CAPM_Certification\"><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"s2\">3. CAPM Certification <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">It is basically a precursor to PMP certificate and also administered by Project Management Institute. The Certified Associate in Project Management Certification is for professionals who don\u2019t have a college degree or just have got experience in project management. Candidates who want to get their PMP certification by following steps, and then they can select CAPM as their course. It is a kind of entry-level project management course for the project managers. One can also call this as a first step to get PMP certification and it&#8217;s totally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/is-capm-certification-worth-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">worth to invest in CAPM certification<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Institute: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The CAPM certification is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Basic Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Before applying for any certification or course, you need to fulfill some educational qualifications or experience criteria after which you can think of getting certification. Here are some qualifications which you should have before getting a CAPM certification course: <b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">High School Diploma\/ Associates degree\/ Equivalent degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s2\">Experience in project management for 1500 hours OR Project management education of 23 hours<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Preparing for Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)\u00ae Certification exam? Check your current preparation level with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/certified-associate-in-project-management-capm\/capm-free-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAPM\u00ae free test<\/a> Now!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Registration Fee: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">To get this certification, the PMI members will need to pay the amount of $225 while non-members will need to pay $300 to get this certification from any Project Management Institute. You can think that amount can be refunded soon as you will see development in your career on a regular basis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, this was the important information about the CAPM certification course and you can know more about the course details after visiting the institute. The professional executives of the institute would help you to know about the course details and fee structure in a proper manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, you can select the institute which can allow you to complete the course without spending an excessive amount of money. Even if you won\u2019t pay much money for the course, still it will remain one of the highest paying project management certifications in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Read Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/capm-preparation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparation tips for CAPM exam preparation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_CSM_Certification\"><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"s2\">4. CSM Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">It is not surprising that the IT sectors require qualified professionals and that\u2019s why you need to be prepared for it. If you will select the best certification and get it in your hands, then you will be able to hold the positions of project manager in the best manner. CSM is ranked as one of the best project management certifications for scrum professionals<b> <\/b>all over the world. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">There are a number of Scrum master certifications that are available in the market but CSM is one of the best options which you can choose. CSM stands for Certified Scrum Master and it is a great way for the project managers to start working as a Scrum practitioner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The main organization behind this certification is Scrum Alliance and it is a non-profit organization that encourages Agile and Scrum practices in order to ensure qualified professionals in the field of project management. It also helps to promote different types of learning events, user groups and also provides resources and helps candidates in professional development. Being one of the highest paying project management certifications at the entry level,<b> <\/b>CSM certification can be beneficial for the employees to get promotion in an easier manner. You are never going to regret taking this course because this certification if very beneficial for you in every manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Institute:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">CSM certification is<b> <\/b>offered by<b> <\/b>Scrum Alliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Basic Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Whoever wants to get the CSM certification in his hands, should have certain qualifications to apply for this certification exam. So, for choosing the CSM certification, one <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Should be familiar with Scrum <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">Should have completed two days Certified ScrumMaster training course<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">After this, you can apply for the certification exam and when you will clear the test, you will get the certificate in your hands in no time. Both online and offline tests are held for this certification. So, it is your choice which exam method you select for yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Registration Fee: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">To get this certification, you will have to spend around $995 to $1395 dollars but it totally depends on the training provider. So, you can select the training provider that could help you to get the Scrum Master training course at reasonable prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>CSM and PSM are two certifications to validate the skills of project scrum masters. Here is the difference between these two &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/csm-vs-psm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PSM vs CSM<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_PRINCE2_Certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\">5. PRINCE2 Certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are looking for one of the best project management course,<b> <\/b>then the PRINCE2 Certification course can be a nice option for you. Project IN Controlled Environments Certification was started in England at first and then it became famous in Europe. This certification is mostly practiced by governmental organizations in Europe. This is the most practiced PM certification in the world among the various certifications available. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">There are basically two types of primary certifications and these are PRINCE2 Foundation &amp; PRINCE2 Practitioner. What is the difference between these two certifications? The Foundation certification is a kind of entry-level certification in which simple project management terminology &amp; techniques are approved. So, if you want to get towards the PRICNCE2 Practitioner certification, then you have to clear the entry level at first. So, Practitioner certification is for the project managers who have got through the PRINCE2 Foundation successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70483 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PRINCE2-Certification-1.png\" alt=\"PRINCE2 Certification\" width=\"603\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PRINCE2-Certification-1.png 603w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/PRINCE2-Certification-1-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are interested in sharpening your skills related to leading, execution, and presentation of projects in different aspects, then you can go for the PRINCE2 Certification course. It ranks among the top project management courses<b> <\/b>and you will learn a lot about the introduction, pre-project, delivery and methods of closing delivery in an easy manner by getting admission in the best institute to complete this certification course. The PRINCE2 certification is administered in the UK by the APMG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Institute:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The<b> <\/b>PRINCE2 certification is offered by ILX Group. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Basic Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">First of all, you need to complete the PRINCE2 Foundation course. It will require you to complete the PRINCE2 Foundation certified training course of 3-days duration and then you will have to pass the PRINCE2 Foundation certification examination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s2\">To appear in the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification course, you need to clear PRINCE2 Foundation, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) OR Project Management Professional (PMP)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Enrol Now for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/prince2-foundation-certification-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRINCE2\u00ae Foundation Certification Online Course<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Registration Fee: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are interested to apply for the Foundation course, then you will need to pay an amount of<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>US$ 200, and for the Practitioner course, you will need US$ 340 dollars. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">You might think that you have to pay a huge amount of money to get a certificate while some of you must be thinking it is worth it or not. So, if you will add PRINCE2 Certification to your Resume, you are definitely going to get better opportunities in the field of Project management. You are able to get the chance to learn more and more about it and this is the reason you should not think for another second before choosing a certification course for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, these are the top five project management certifications which are necessary for every person who wants to excel in the field of project management. These days, it is not easy for everyone to carry the sophisticated project work and that\u2019s why skilled and certified professionals are required for this work. So, you can select from one of the above project management certifications and add it your resume. It will definitely do magic in enhancing your salary or position in the project management division of your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Preparing for a project management interview? Here are the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/project-management-interview-questions-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">project management interview questions<\/a> that will prepare you to ace the interview.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p6\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Now you have known about the top project management certifications and the importance of these certifications keep increasing year by year. For most of the relevant roles, project management certifications are required. You can make an informative decision on the most appropriate certification for your career among the top five options given above. You won\u2019t regret the decision of getting certification if you have selected the appropriate course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">So, if you are aspired to get a project management certification, start your preparation now. Whizlabs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/project-management-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">project management certification training courses<\/a> help you to prepare and pass the certification exam in the first attempt. So, join us now and get yourself ready to become certified in project management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Have any doubts or queries regarding these certifications? 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