Courtesy of Project Management Institute: Colombo Chapter - Chartered Chapter of PMI USA
This is a debatable question about five years ago and at present with there are no doubt this is the Career for the Present and future generations. If we analyze the Career responsibilities and demand it is very impressive as a Project professional ,they will have to acquire all Managerial skills which covers in the 9 Knowledge areas Such as:
Scope Management, Cost Management, Time Management, Communication Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management, Risk Management, Procurement Management, Integration Management in which the last 2 knowledge areas are to be applied across all other Knowledge areas.
 Secondly While this is being taught in the Professional and academic levels, these Knowledge areas will be Daily applied with many important processes , techniques and tools, and how to apply achieve the best results of selection of tools base on the industry guidelines. This methodology will make every project has some new skill to be Practiced and learned, therefore it will be update of the skills and also applied with Professional and Personal life.
Thirdly " Life itself is a Project " and with the understanding of the Basic Knowledge of Project Management Concepts every one of us can achieve Results or life goals timely, and with available resources with meeting the necessary risks too. For a youth it is better to understand and also acquire the necessary skills and knowledge, which will help and guide them to reach the peak in any profession or personal life too. Present young generation has a new trend to change the career and also to manage their own professional practice or business, which make them to clearly take this life challenge with the Project Management education and professional qualification too.
It is the best and the most demanding Profession, IN DEVELOPING WORLD AND ALSO DEVELOPED WORLD , as the demand for manage with limited resources and get the timely delivered quality products/results.
If we understand this requirements and meet the future and present demand for project professionals to meet our national and international need , which cannot be met by the number produced even in 2025 as per surveys.
According to the global statistics present the world is short of over and above 300,000 Project management professionals. It is not easy to meet this demand unless we take serious education and certification at planned manner.
Sri Lanka alone at the rate of Projects progressing,after the 30 year old war, we need over 10,000 Certified Project managers, however most of them are managed by other professionals such as Engineers, Technical experts, Business Managers and accountants, which is not the best practice for best results as this is unique and multiple disciplinary Professional approach.
What is Project management Institute - USA and Chartered Chapters of Colombo and our role.
Project Management Institute is a nonprofit making globally recognized organization which committed to enhance the project management skills and success rates of projects. Project management institute represent more than 170 countries with expertise over half a million trained professionals during past forty plus years. Project Management institute has also earned the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and recognition from American National Standards Institute (ANSI) PMI (Project Management Institute) is the leading certification body for the project management field.
Job security and advancement is vital in today's environment and project management is one of today's leading fields.
PMI Sri Lanka Chapter was inaugurated in year 2004,. Since then, PMI Sri Lankan Chapter has been contributing, positively towards the maturity of the profession of project management in our Country. Our chapter is headed by a team of very high caliber team of volunteer professionals with extensive experience in Project management. PMI Sri Lanka Chapter has been involved many voluntary and professional development activities from inception.
Organising seminars and workshop for Buddhist religious leaders during tsunami rehabilitation projects, conducting project management professional (PMP) and Certified Associate of project management (CAPM) credential examination in Sri Lanka, conducting seminars and workshops to increased awareness and professional development of leading government organizations such as Ceylon Electricity board, Sri Lanka telecomm, Institute of government finance managers association, Government project directors and senior officials of the government etc. are some of the voluntary contributions made by PMI Sri Lanka Chapter since its inception.
PMI offers many different certifications to verify levels of skill and experience in project management, as well as and certifications that show expertise in the specializations of scheduling and risk management. With varying requirements for each, all PMI certifications are well viewed by employers.
Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM):
The CAPM is the least rigorous of the PMI certifications, and is a good way to get your feet in the door to this career path. It is Ideal for many academically qualified personals who want to acquire project management skills. PMI identifies this certification as, "The CAPM® credential recognizes a demonstrated understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology as defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) that are needed for effective project management performance." It requires a Degree / high school diploma or equivalent qualifications and 23 hours of project management education before the exam can be taken.
Project Management Professional (PMP):
The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources. This is the original PMI certification. It requires 3 years of project management experience and 35 hours of project management education for those with a bachelor's degree or it requires five years of project management experience and 35 hours of project management education for those with associate degree or higher diploma, before the exam can be scheduled.
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
PMI identifies this specialty certification as, The PMI-SP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule. For those that have a bachelor's degree, you will be required to prove 3,500 hours of project scheduling experience and 30 hours of project scheduling education or for those that have a higher Diploma, you will be required to prove 5,000 hours of project scheduling experience and 40 hours of project scheduling education before you can schedule your exam
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
The PMI-RMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks while mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities.. With a bachelor's degree, this certification requires 3,500 hours of risk management experience and 30 hours of risk management education or with higher diploma, this certification requires 4,500 hours of risk management experience and 40 hours of risk management education before the exam can be taken.
If you are interested in further information and certification please visit : www.pmicolombo.org or join our volunteer program.
This is prepared by PMI President Hugo Wisidagama and Professional Development Director Aruna Kooragamage PMP.
Profect Management Career Path
Path one Alternate
Project Director Project Advisor
Ast Project Director Project Senior Consultant
Senior Project Manger Project Consultant
Project Manager Project Manager
Project Coordinator Project Coordinator
Asst project Manager Asst project Manager
Project Officer Project Officer
Project Assistant Project Assistant |
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