Are you wondering whether you are eligible for PMP certification without a project manager title
Hi, this is Andrew from PM Aspirant. In this video, we will help you answer the question
To find out the answer, first we need to review the PMP eligibility requirements
One of the requirements is you must have experienced leading or managing projects
You will need three years of project management experience if you have a four-year college degree
Otherwise, you will need five years of project management experience if you only have a high school diploma
Second, you need to understand what exactly qualifies as project management experience and how a project is different from operation
The Project Management Institute defines a project as a temporary endeavor to deliver a unique product, service, or result
On the contrary, operations are continuous and administrative. For example, if your job title is Infrastructure Manager, your operational work may involve resolving day-to-day environment and server-related issues
However, you may lead a portion of the overall enterprise projects such as system upgrades, AWS migration, or decommissioning of the old system
Once you understand the difference between the project and operation, it's time to list all the projects that you led or managed in the past
Make sure you have enough years of project management experience required by PMI
Finally, you are ready to start your PMP application and document your responsibilities in leading and directing projects
For more information on completing the PMP application, check out PM Aspirant for step-by-step instructions and examples in the video description below
Remember, it's your role and responsibilities that matter and not your job title
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