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[middlepath]

Hi fellow sadikhov forum experts:

I am a holder of B.Sc. Computer Science and M.Sc. Information Systems from a regionally accredited on-campus university in the U.S. and been working since 1998. I did programming initially but moved to systems / networking doing Support in many roles and some migration / setup etc. Now I'm in a Supervisory position and considering PMP on the infrastructure side whether it is good. Does it require re-certification and if so after how many years.

Thank you in advance for suggestions on this.
midpath

[setnaffa]

Hi fellow sadikhov forum experts:

I am a holder of B.Sc. Computer Science and M.Sc. Information Systems from a regionally accredited on-campus university in the U.S. and been working since 1998. I did programming initially but moved to systems / networking doing Support in many roles and some migration / setup etc. Now I'm in a Supervisory position and considering PMP on the infrastructure side whether it is good. Does it require re-certification and if so after how many years.

Thank you in advance for suggestions on this.
midpath

Does it require re-certification... Yes. Or 60 hours of certified study.

...and if so after how many years. Three


I took the 5-day class offered by CertTest of Texas (hxxp://www.certtest.com/schedule/pmp) and found I did not need any other study guides...

I don't get paid to say that. I am not affiliated with them. I only mention them because (1) it's a great class and (2) we all need to help each other get and keep our jobs...

Edited by setnaffa, 05 February 2011 - 05:16 AM.

[The Dirizhor]

Re read the post and I stand corrected.. 60 PDUs is what you need. It can be certified study, training you conduct as a PMP practitioner etc., there is a whole list in the PMI website..
Download the PMP Handbook. Refer to the CCR section. Pg. 37 to 40
At a high level, here you go:

Category A: Courses offered by PMI's R.E.P.s, chapters and communities
PDU Rule- 1 hour of instruction = 1 PDU

Category B: Continuig Education
PDU Rule- 1 hour of instruction = 1 PDU

Category C: Self-Directed Learning
PDU Rule- 1 hour of instruction = 1 PDU (only a max of 30 per 3 yr certification cycle)

Category D: Creating New Project Management Knowledge
PDU Rule- 1 hour of instruction = 1 PDU

Category E: Volunteer Service
PDU Rule- 1 hour of instruction = 1 PDU (for non-compensated service and must serve in this role for 3 months min)

Category F: Working as a PMP
PDU Rule- 15 PDUs per 3 yrs

And you have to do this within the 3 year span and apply in the PMI site.

My2cents

[AnnieGao]

PMP is an international certification in project management over all fields. It basically covers the PMBOK. The certification is internationally valid and the PMI (Project Management Institute) will tell you who can assist in training and any other details that you might need. Have a look at their website pmp exam software