About Course
Course Overview
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an industry recognized credential for project managers. PMP demonstrates the experience, education, skill and competency required to lead and direct projects. PMP is the most sought-after certification administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.
Project Management Professionals are imperative in every industry. The demand is in terms of the skill requirements which vary between different industries and geographies. There are huge opportunities for practitioners of Project Management in Uganda. As companies recruit people from various cultural backgrounds, the need for project managers with a standardized set of skills increases. These project managers would be expected to undertake projects on system reorganizations, turn strategic vision into tangible goals, and ensure effective and agreed outcomes, while balancing various project constraints.
The PMP adds value. CIO magazine ranked the PMP as the top project management certification in North America because it demonstrates you have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence and the capacity to perform at the highest levels.
The PMP delivers salary benefits.
The PMP proves you work smarter. It shows you have the skills to drive business results and increase your organization’s impact in the office and around the world.
Entry requirements and exams application
Entry Requirements
Earning your PMP Certification is a commitment, and that’s why it is valuable. Do you have real-world project management experience that’s led to success? Great—you’ve finished the hardest part. Before you apply, make sure you meet of the following sets of PMP Certification requirements:
- A four-year degree
- 36 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
— OR —
- A high school diploma or an associate’s degree (or global equivalent)
- 60 months leading projects
- 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
Benefits of Pursuing This Course
While becoming PMP certified can be costly, complicated and time-consuming, it shows a high level of commitment to project management as a profession. Having the PMP certification provides you with a certain level of prestige and greater access to jobs with higher salaries
1.      Adds value to the resume
2.      Helps you learn important skills
3.      Provides networking opportunities
4.      Contributes to higher income
MAT ABACUS is an approved ATP for PMP in Uganda.