How to complete Project management Certification Training in this Covid-19 Crisis?


Did you know that 70% of the Projects have faced pandemic related delays?

Does that mean the Project Practitioners have some time to learn or enhance their Project Management skills?


A BIG NO.


Project Managers are gripped with the uncertainty and the challenge of resource management. 


Although PMI has committed to the safety and well-being of the global community. Resulting from COVID-19, there have been significant changes to certification testing that may impact. 


PMI has recently released a survey where it shows the level of the negative impact the pandemic has brought. 



Source: PMI

PMI (Project Management organization) which is one the popular governed bodies that provides Project Management Certification has shown the rise of Certified professionals during this pandemic. 

Some of the rises in certification were PMP Certification, PMI-ACP Certification, Disciplined Agile Certification, PgMP Certification and more. 


Although the demand for PMP (the most popular Project Management Certification) Certified Professionals is remaining the same. With the advantage of giving the PMP Exam from Home, there are a lot of PMP aspirants who are preparing for the PMP Certification Exam. 



The above statistics from PMI shows the number of active Certification holders. 


The best way to prepare for any Project Management certification would be, 


  1. Determine or choose the best Project Management certification that will help for career growth. 

  2. Understand the prerequisite before applying for the Certification Training. 

  3. As each certification and course offers various content, the one needs to understand which certification will help him to provide better career options and skills. Each certification has a different prerequisite. 

  4. Opt. for Online mode Or e-learning mode ( Would have suggested Classroom training if not pandemic) 

  5. Prepare for the examination with proper expert guidance and Mock exams.

  6. Take the advantage of giving exam from home during this pandemic 

  7. Clear your Certification exam on your first attempt. 

  8. Update and showcase in possible Social communities where you can be recognized as an expert/ professional. 

  9. Make the best use of your recognition and move ahead with your career growth. 


The above generic process for any Project Management Certifications like PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Disciplined agile or more. 


Each Certification has a different process in terms of exam preparation process. 

The best example of PMP Certification preparation and exam, 


Step 1: Consult with the PMI or an expert that if you are eligible for PMP Certification or not. 


Step 2: Take the Training and get 35 PDUs which makes you eligible for the PMP Certification Exam


Step 3: Give mock exams and consult with the expert (Trainer or other PMP Expert). 


Step 4: Once you see good results during your mock, register with the PMI organization for the examination. 


Step 5: Appear for your PMP Examination and clear your exam in your first attempt. 


Step 6: Get PMP Certified and share it across your community. Use the Project Management knowledge skill set in your workplace as well. 


Step 7: Need to renew your PMP Certification by giving back to the Project Management community i.e. 60 PDUs. 


Furthermore, the same process would be applied for other PMI Certifications as well but the number of PDUs would be different and sometimes the whole process. 


ProThoughts Solution - PMI's Premier ATP partner is one of the leaders in Project Management Certification Training and preparation. 


Any project management practitioners can explore the Certification details. 

For example: www.prothoughts.co.in can help you to provide a lot of information. 


There are many offerings in PMI’s ecosystem that complement each other, reinforcing learning and giving practitioners the ability to customize their unique journeys with Project Management Certification. 








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