Four mandatory Certifications for Project Managers

Essowe Abalo
1. PMP® -Project Management Professional
Having a PMP helps a project manager in their day-to-day life by providing them with a globally recognised standard, a common language, and a comprehensive toolkit to effectively manage projects, communicate with stakeholders, and navigate project challenges.

Alternatives:
PRINCE 2® Practitioner by PeopleCert/Axelos 
Certified Project Management Associate by IPMA

2. PMI-ACP® -Agile Certified Practitioner 
Having an Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP®) certification helps a project manager in their day-to-day life by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead agile projects, adapt to changing requirements, and foster collaboration among team members, resulting in improved project delivery.

Alternatives:
CSM® Certified Scrum Master by Scrum Alliance
PSM® Professional Scrum Master by Scrum.org
SSM® SAFe 6 Scrum Master by Scaledagile

3. ITIL® Certifications
Having an ITIL® Foundation certification helps a project manager in their day-to-day life by providing them with a solid understanding of Service Management practices, including IT Services, enabling effective integration of projects within Operation environments, and ensuring efficient delivery of Services

Alternatives:
COBIT® by APMG
ISO/IEC 20000 by APMG

4. Change Management Practitioner ®
Having a Change Management Practitioner certification helps a project manager in their day-to-day life by providing them with a structured approach and effective tools to manage and navigate organisational change, ensuring smooth project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and successful outcomes.

Alternatives:
Change Practitioner® by PROSCI
Organisational Transformation by Brightline ( PMI.ORG )
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