1. Certification
Information Technology Project Management, Seventh Edition
Contents of these slides are taken as “direct quotes” from the following textbook, Appendix C (page: 481):
Kathy Schwalbe, Information Technology Project Management, Seventh Edition, Course Technology, Canada, 2014.
Prepared by: Celeste Ng, 2016

2. Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam and Related Certifications
You can access a pdf file from under Test advice (the lower left link on the home page), or follow the link from
This document, called Appendix B: Advice for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam and Related Certifications, describes various certification programs and provides detailed information on PMI’s PMP and CompTIA’s Project+ certifications, the structure and content of these exams, suggestions on preparing for the exams, tips for taking the exams, sample questions, and information on related certifications.
This document is an appendix from .... Information Technology Project Management, Seventh Edition, and it is provided on my Web site with publisher permission.

3. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
also provides general advice on taking exams and links to free sample PMP exams.
Also remember that you do not need work experience to earn the Project + certification or PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Consider earning these certifications right after you finish your bachelor’s degree, and consider earning the PMP after you have worked on projects for a few years.
You can also earn other certifications from PMI, including the Program Management Professional, Agile Certified Practitioner, Risk Management Professional, and Scheduling Professional. Consult PMI’s Web site for more details.