The document provides information on and comparisons between three major project management certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, and PRINCE2. It outlines the foundations and focuses of each certification, as well as differences in their exam formats, eligibility criteria, costs, renewal processes, and ideal preparation times. The PMP is based on traditional project management approaches and focuses on knowledge and skills. The PMI-ACP focuses on agile principles and iterative development. PRINCE2 provides a standardized methodology and framework. The document aims to help readers understand the distinctions between the certifications and determine which may be most suitable for their needs and experiences.
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PMP vs Prince2 vs PMI-ACP
1. PMP® vs. PRINCE2® vs. PMI-ACP®
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Know Your Instructor
Nishant Shukla, PMP, ITIL
24+ Years of industry experience across various industries like IT – Application
Development, Telecommunication, Back Office , BPO/KPO, Banking (Credit/Debit
Card domain)
Worked with organizations like Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, dz cards(India)
12+ Years on Project/Program Management positions
Over 11,000 hrs. of classroom training experience
700+ Management workshops conducted and trained thousands of professionals
Training conducted for clients like GMR, ABB, Wipro, Oracle, HP, Mphasis, SAP,
IBM, Cisco Systems, Unisys Global, Cinepolis, Satyam, Accenture, ITC InfoTech, NIIT
Technologies, Honda Motors, Logica to name few from list of hundreds
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What will you learn today?
Understand the Project Management Methodology
What are the different certifications in Project Management?
What is the difference in PMP®, PMI-ACP® and Prince2®
How to choose the right certification?
What is the eligibility criteria for these certification?
How the exam is conducted for each Certification?
How much time is needed to prepare for each exam?
Q & A
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Quick Comparison
PMP® PMI-ACP®
Prince2®
Foundation Practitioner
Exam based on PMBOK Guide
(But not limited to)
Various reference materials Official Manual: Managing Successful Projects with Prince2
Geographical
Relevance
India, USA, Canada, Middle East,
SE Asia, Australia
Across the globe India, UK, European Region, Australia
No. of Questions 200 in 4Hrs. 120 in 3 Hrs. 75 in 1 Hr. 8 x 10 in 2.5 Hrs.
Exam Pattern Abstract Questions Multiple
Choice
Abstract Questions with Multiple
Choice
Abstract Questions with Multiple
Choice
Scenario based Objective
questions
Passing Score Not disclosed. Psychometric
Assessment
Not disclosed. Psychometric
Assessment
50% 55%
Exam Center Prometric Prometric Online (You can take it from
anywhere)
Online (You can take it from
anywhere)
Exam cost USD 555 USD 495 Included in the training cost Included in the training cost
Renewal Cycle Every 3 years Every 3 years Never expires Every 5 years
Renewal Criteria PDUs PDUs NIL A short exam
Ideal Preparation
time
8 - 10 Weeks (x2 Hrs. a day) 8 - 10 Weeks (x2 Hrs. a day) 1 - 2 Weeks (x2 Hrs. a day) 1 - 2 Weeks (x2 Hrs. a day)
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
First Step
PMP®, Prince2® and PMI-ACP®
are Certifications based on different
Project Management Methodologies.
To understand the difference in these certifications,
Let’s understand the
basis of Project Management Methodology first.
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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What is a Methodology
A model, which organizations adopt for the design, planning, implementation
and fulfilment of their project objectives
Construction of a house
Different projects spanned across different Business Domains /Industries
require
different Methodologies!
What works for construction
project will not work for
software application
development project
Software Development
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Certification Bodies
Certification Awarded by
PMP® Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI-ACP® Project Management Institute (PMI)
Prince2® AXELOS
Edureka is
R.E.P. (Registered Education Provider) of PMI
And
ATO (Accredited Training Organization) of Peoplecert, an EI of AXELOS
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
The PMBOK® Guide Vs Prince2®
PRINCE2®The PMBOK ® Guide
A process based project management methodologyA knowledge based approach to project management
Focus on HOW (What you should know)? Focus on What? (What you should do)
PMP and PMBOK are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
PMP® Vs Prince2®
PMP® (The PMBOK Guide) Prince2®(Prince2 Manual)
Based on PMBOK Guide which is not a methodology but a
Standard.
A fully developed methodology with detailed process models
and templates.
Focus:
• Knowledge and skills for successful completion
• Roles and responsibilities of project manager.
Focus:
• Framework and processes
• Roles and responsibilities of entire team.
A reference guide which is theoretical and Descriptive.
Provides generally accepted techniques/practices.
Follows practical approach and gives a step by step guidance
on what to do.
Processes can be tailored Processes can be tailored
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Project Management Approach
PMP®: Traditional Approach – Waterfall Methodology
PRINCE2®: Hybrid Approach - A mix of Sequential Processes and stage based iterative approach
COST
QUALITY
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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Project Management Approach
Iteration
Iteration
Iteration
Iteration
PMI-ACP®
Iterative/Adaptive Approach – Agile Methodology
COST
QUALITY
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
PMP® Vs PMI-ACP®
PMP® PMI-ACP®
Describes the framework for traditional (waterfall) project
management. Follows sequential process.
Focuses on the Agile project management principles. Follows
an incremental approach.
When there is a clear picture of what the final product should
be.
When there isn’t a clear picture of what the final product
should look like.
Client won’t have the ability to change the scope of the project
once it has begun.
Client will be able to change the scope of the project.
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Which Certification to Go For
Choice of certification is dependent to a large extent on the future plan of the professional. What one wants to get into is what
can help decide which certification to go for.
Once of the deciding factors could be whether you work in an industry with rapidly changing standards and requirements or not.
PMP® Prince2® PMI-ACP®
India, USA, Canada, Middle East,
SE Asia, Australia
India, UK, European Region, Australia Across the globe.
Geographical Relevance
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Difference in detail
PMP® PMI-ACP®
Prince2®
Foundation Practitioner
Exam based on? PMBOK Guide
(But not limited to)
Various reference
materials
Official Manual: Managing Successful Projects
with Prince2
Number of
Questions
200 in 4Hrs. 120 in 3 Hrs. 75 in 1 Hr. 8 x 10 in 2.5 Hrs.
Exam Pattern Abstract Questions with
Multiple Choice
Abstract Questions with
Multiple Choice
Abstract Questions
with Multiple Choice
Scenario based
Objective questions
Passing Score Not disclosed.
Psychometric
Assessment
Not disclosed.
Psychometric Assessment
50% 55%
Exam Center Prometric Prometric Online (You can take it
from anywhere)
Online (You can take it
from anywhere)
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Eligibility Criteria & Fee
PMP® PMI-ACP®
Prince2®
Foundation Practitioner
Min. experience
needed
3 Years 2 Years 0 Years 0 Years
Project Management
Experience required
4500/7500 Hrs. 2000 + 1500 (Agile PM
Experience) Hrs.
0 0
Formal training
required?
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Exam cost USD 555 USD 495 Included in the training
cost
Included in the training
cost
Renewal Cycle Every 3 years Every 3 years Never expires Every 5 years
Renewal Criteria PDUs PDUs NIL A short exam
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
Ideal Preparation time
Prince2 Foundation®
Prince2 Practitioner®
PMI-ACP®
PMP® 140 – 150 hrs. of Study ( 8 to 10 Weeks)
140 – 150 hrs. of Study ( 8 to 10 Weeks)
10 – 15 hrs. of Study ( 1 - 2 Weeks)
10 – 15 hrs. of Study ( 1 - 2 Weeks)
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2 is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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How to go about it?
Application
Formalities
Continue
Study
Renewal
Cycle
Lifetime 24 x 7 Assistance
from edureka!
Online Virtual
Training by edureka!
Personalized guidance by
SME from
edureka!
Session recordings and
Mock questions by
edureka!
Assistance in earning PDUs +
Lifetime access to Training
Material on LMS by
edureka!
Prince2® Foundation
Prince2® Practitioner
PMI-ACP®
PMP® Training Application Formalities Credential MaintenanceExam Preparation
Training
Training
Training
Application Formalities
Part of enrollment
Part of enrollment
Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation
Credential Maintenance
Credential Maintenance
Credential Maintenance
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2® is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.
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http://www.edureka.co/pmp
LIVE and Interactive Online Classes
Flexibility to re-attend or re-schedule the class
Lifetime Access to the Class Recordings in Learning Management System (LMS)
Full Length Mock Tests and Module Wise Quizzes
24x7 on – Demand Technical Support
Post Course Support
Contact Hours/PDU Certificate for PMP®/PMI-ACP®
Voucher for Prince2® Online Exam
Assistance in Filling the Application Form
How it works with edureka!
PMP Success
Ratio of 97%
More than 2,00,000
Learners Across the Globe
PMP and ACP are registered marks of The Project Management Institute, Inc.
PRINCE2® is registered trademarks of AXELOS Limited.