Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. You can find PMP® certified professionals leading projects in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the PMP® credential is truly a global credential. As a PMP®, you can work virtually in any industry, with any methodology and in any location. The PMP® signifies that you speak and understand the global language of project management and connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide. Candidates aspiring for the PMI’s PMP® credential need to satisfy the minimum Project management experience requirements as listed below and attend 35 contact hours of formal education in Project Management based on the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition.