{"id":3888,"date":"2024-10-10T13:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T11:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/?p=3888"},"modified":"2024-10-10T16:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T14:45:06","slug":"project-management-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/project-management-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Management Certifications and Salaries \u2013 A Comparison of the Best-Known Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Project management certifications<\/strong> are no longer unusual or a rarity. They are, in fact, becoming an essential part of any career plan and have a direct impact on <strong>project manager salaries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This article takes a brief look at the meaningfulness of project management certifications and what they are expected to provide. We will then compare the most important traditional certifications. Finally, we will take a look at how these certifications affect a project manager\u2019s salary.<\/p>\n<p>Let us start with an overview of the chapters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel1\">Project management certifications \u2013 The expectations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel2\">A comparison of important project management certifications<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel3\">Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel4\">Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM\u00ae)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel5\">GPM-IPMA, Levels A &#8211; D<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel6\">PRINCE2 Foundations and Practitioner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel7\">Additional project management certifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel8\">A comparison of project manager salaries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Kapitel11\">Conclusion \u2013 Project management certifications and salaries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"Kapitel1\"><strong>Project Management Certifications \u2013 The Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Employers and clients view project management certifications as a sign of professionalism. Job ads and requests for bids often specifically require these certifications. The importance of the individual certifications varies along with their value and impact on salaries.<\/p>\n<p>For a comparison, the easiest factor to measure is therefore: money.<\/p>\n<p>What types of certifications are expected for the various project manager roles?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Project managers for internal projects:<\/strong> These PMs hope for a better standing than those involved in line functions and expect projects to be handled more effectively and efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project managers for projects in which substantial parts are outsourced:<\/strong> These PMs strive to be seen as possessing greater expertise than the contractors and possible subcontractors. They also hope to be treated as a VIP client as a result of this expertise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project managers for client projects:<\/strong> These PMs hope that the certifications will pave the way to attractive projects at a lower cost. Often, all that really matters is fulfilling the client\u2019s bid request requirement to have a certified project manager.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This third expectation is clearly about the hope of generating more income from the project business. The first two expectations are more difficult to ascertain.<\/p>\n<p>In all three scenarios, however, we can assume that the expectations and their fulfillment are reflected in the project manager salaries. After all, there are costs associated with achieving such a PM certification.<\/p>\n<p>Before we take a look at the issue of increasing income through certifications in the project environment, however, let us examine the most important ones of these.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Kapitel2\"><strong>A Comparison of Important Project Management Certifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The number of project management certifications available is almost overwhelming. However, there are a few favorites with regard to name recognition and prevalence.<\/p>\n<p>In this section, we will examine the most well-known and important PM certificates. We will provide recommendations for the budget needed to prepare for, and take, the relevant examinations.<\/p>\n<p>The budget is based on our knowledge along with information given by each provider and the experiences of our customers. The budget amounts have been rounded up to the nearest hundred or thousand euros and do not include travel expenses. Note that this information is provided without guarantee.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel3\"><strong>Project Management Professional (PMP\u00ae)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3890 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/2-4.png\" alt=\"PM Certifications \u2013 PMP\" width=\"609\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/2-4.png 609w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/2-4-300x282.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Certification as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/pmp-training-test-prep-seminar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Project Management Professional<\/a>\u00ae (PMP) is provided by PMI\u00ae, the U.S.-based Project Management Institute.<\/p>\n<p>There are now <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Project_Management_Professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>over 1 million PMP-certified individuals<\/strong><\/a> worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To be admitted to the certification exam, you must have<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>36 months \/ 4,500 hours of project management experience for candidates having a bachelor\u2019s degree -or-<\/li>\n<li>60 months \/ 7,500 hours of project management experience for applicants having only the equivalent of a high school diploma (in Germany, the requirement is a diploma from a university of applied science).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also required are 35 \u201cContact Hours of Project Management Education\u201d. Most candidates gather these hours as part of a 5-day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/pmp-training-test-prep-seminar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMP preparation seminar<\/a> to help applicants prepare for the PMP exam.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/pmbok-guide-seventh-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition<\/em> \u2013 the basis of the PMP exam<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The PMP examination process: the <strong>exam is a computerized test<\/strong> with primarily situational questions. The test consists of 200 questions that must be answered within four hours.<\/p>\n<p>A computerized test has the advantage of having an international focus. The <strong>exam is the same worldwide<\/strong>, and using the same terminology and having a shared understanding of the processes and methods makes it easier to work with colleagues overseas.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage is that you <strong>do not need an appointment with the examiners<\/strong>, but rather can simply choose the most convenient date and test center.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, the PMP certification exam is offered at four test centers, which are located in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich.<\/p>\n<p><strong>German translations of the source documents<\/strong> and the PMP certification exam itself are available so that even those without a perfect command of English can take the exam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget: \u20ac 2,800*<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Are you interested in the <strong>PMP certification<\/strong>?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/pmp-training-test-prep-seminar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> A PMP seminar to help you prepare for the exam is available here.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel4\"><strong>Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM\u00ae)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3891 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/3-4.png\" alt=\"Project Management Certifications \u2013 CAPM\" width=\"616\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/3-4.png 616w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/3-4-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/pmp-training-test-prep-seminar#c319291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAPM<\/a> is an entry-level certification for project management that is also provided by PMI.<\/p>\n<p>As a prerequisite, it requires either 1,500 hours of project management experience or 23 \u201cContact Hours of Project Management Education\u201d, making it suitable to project management beginners as well.<\/p>\n<p>Many CAPM candidates attend a PMP exam preparation seminar to prepare for this. This preparation is somewhat too broad in scope but still applicable. It fulfills the \u201c35 Contact Hours\u201d requirement for later advancement to the PMP exam.<\/p>\n<p>The CAPM exam is also a <strong>computerized test<\/strong>. There are more test centers for the CAPM exam than for PMP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget: \u20ac 300 to \u20ac 2,500*<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Interested in a CAPM certification?<\/strong> This seminar will help you with the preparation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/pmp-training-test-prep-seminar#c319291\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAPM Training for Exam Preparation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel5\"><strong>GPM-IPMA Certification, Levels A &#8211; D<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3892 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/4-5.png\" alt=\"Project Management Certifications\" width=\"597\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/4-5.png 597w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/4-5-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These certifications are issued by the German project management association \u201cGesellschaft f\u00fcr Projektmanagement\u201d (GPM).<\/p>\n<p>GPM is a member of the industry association IPMA (International Project Management Association), and its certifications are aligned with certifications issued by the respective national associations and mutually recognized by these.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>most popular GPM certification is the Level D certification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Successfully passing the Level D exam entitles a candidate to call themself a \u201c<strong>Zertifizierte(r) Projektmanagement-Fachmann\/-frau<\/strong>\u201d (Certified Project Management Associate).<\/p>\n<p>The IPMA refers to this certification as \u201cCertified Project Management Associate\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The exam consists of an oral and written exam that includes an essay. It is administered by GPM examiners in Nuremberg but can also be held at a company site if there are sufficient candidates and the company supports this effort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget: \u20ac 4,700*<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel6\"><strong>PRINCE2 Foundations and Practitioner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3893 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/5-4.png\" alt=\"Project Management Certifications \u2013 PRINCE2\" width=\"601\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/5-4.png 601w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/5-4-300x292.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These two certifications are issued by the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axelos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axelos<\/a>, in which the British government is a partner. The exam confirms <strong>knowledge of a specific PRINCE2 methodology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This expertise is especially useful in organizations employing this methodology. The <strong>minimal requirements<\/strong> with regard to training and experience along with the low cost have made this a <strong>very popular<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget: \u20ac 200*<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel7\"><strong>Additional Project Management Certifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3889 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/1-4.png\" alt=\"Project Management Certifications \u2013 others\" width=\"605\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/1-4.png 605w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/1-4-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are additional project management certifications specifically designed for particular aspects of project management such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Agile methods\u00a0<\/strong>(for example:\u00a0Professional Scrum Master I or PMI-ACP)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk management<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scheduling<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: This article answers the question \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/agile-project-management-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are agile certifications important?<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Six Sigma certifications<\/strong> are also discussed here. The focus is on having a process for applying project management in quality improvement projects.<\/p>\n<p>Or certification related to the <strong>V-model or V-model XT<\/strong>. These models are basically the German equivalent to PRINCE2 but have not gained the same level of popularity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Kapitel8\"><strong>A Comparison of Project Manager Salaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now let us get to the crucial question: what effect do project management certifications have on a project manager\u2019s salary? Industry associations regularly publish salary reports such as these here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salaries in Germany are found in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/careers\/project-management-salary-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salary Survey by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpm-ipma.de\/know_how\/studienergebnisse\/gehaltstudie_2017.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salary Survey (in German) of the deutschen Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Projektmanagement<\/a> (GPM) from 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please keep in mind that these salaries are also greatly influenced by factors other than certification. Other important factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The person\u2019s level of experience<\/li>\n<li>The person\u2019s level of education<\/li>\n<li>Type of industry<\/li>\n<li>Gender (unfortunately!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A certification intended for beginners is therefore given less weight in a salary survey although it can actually have a greater impact on the salary.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel9\"><strong>PMI Salary Survey (2023)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7937\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/PMI-Salary-Survey-Germany-768x501-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/PMI-Salary-Survey-Germany-768x501-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/PMI-Salary-Survey-Germany-768x501-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/PMI-Salary-Survey-Germany-768x501-1-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On average, PMP certification in Germany earns around EUR 20,000 (27%) more salary than without the certificate (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/careers\/project-management-salary-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMI Salary Survey 2023<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The effect of \u201cyears of service\u201d is clearly recognizable in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/careers\/project-management-salary-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salary Survey by the Project Management Institute<\/a>\u00a0(PMI). It lists only figures for those possessing PMP certification (Project Management Professional).<\/p>\n<p>As the graphic shows, people who recently received their PMP certification (bar at left) already have a higher average project manager salary than those who were not certified. The longer these PMPs have been certified the more their salaries rise to significantly exceed those of non-PMPs.<\/p>\n<p>Among those surveyed, <strong>people with PMP certification reported an average of 27% more income<\/strong> than those lacking this certification.<\/p>\n<p>One could argue, of course, that it is in PMI\u2019s own business interest to shed the best light possible on its own certification. So, let us take a look at the data presented by another industry association: the German project management association \u201cGesellschaft f\u00fcr Projektmanagement\u201d (GPM).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Kapitel10\"><strong>GPM Salary Survey (2017)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Projektmanagement (GPM), a member of the international industry association IPMA, is a competitor of the PMI and has therefore no incentive to embellish these figures. So we can assume that the numbers are very reliable.<\/p>\n<p>For a comparison of project manager salaries with different types of certifications, their PM salary and career survey (\u201cGehalt und Karriere im Projektmanagement\u201d) from the year 2017 is particularly interesting. A figure in this document (see below) compares the salaries of holders of the different certificates as well as of non-certified project managers:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3895\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/6-2.png\" alt=\"Project Management Certifications\" width=\"602\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/6-2.png 602w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/6-2-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Average income of project managers with and without certification (source: GPM, 2017)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Above, we presented the PMI Salary Survey 2023, but it works better to compare the 2017 data from the GPM with the PMI Salary Survey 2020 which we show in the German version of this article. This is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/projektmanagement-zertifizierungen\/#prettyPhoto\/8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source of the PMI numbers cited<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<p>A comparison of the numbers shows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The added value of a PMP certification was significantly higher than indicated in PMI\u2019s own survey. <strong>PMP-certified people earned an average of 33.9% more than those without this certification.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Both surveys showed very similar incomes for non-certified people: \u20ac 78,700 in the GPM survey vs. \u20ac 77,443 in the PMI survey.<\/li>\n<li>However, the two surveys greatly diverged when it came to the average salaries of those who are PMP-certified: \u20ac 105.400 in the GPM survey vs. \u20ac 88.826 in the PMI one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only those possessing <strong>GPM\/IPMA-Level A<\/strong> certification earned on average more than those with PMP certification. This certification is, however, more difficult to obtain and also very expensive. These factors seem to have <strong>the effect of significantly enhancing the incomes<\/strong> of those who have this certification.<\/p>\n<p>The GPM survey \u201cGehalt und Karriere im Projektmanagement\u201d was conducted again in 2019. For instance, it looked at the salary difference in project management for women and men in Germany and Austria, see below.\u00a0 In 2024, the GPM is surveying the topic once more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpm-ipma.de\/wissen\/studien\/gehalt-und-karriere-im-projektmanagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the GPM website<\/a>, the survey results are currently in the process of evaluation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7938\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7938\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Projektmanager-Gehaltsstudie-GPM-2019-768x475-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Projektmanager-Gehaltsstudie-GPM-2019-768x475-1.png\" alt=\"PM certifications \u2013 Project manager salary structure by gender in Germany and Austria (source: GPM Gehaltsstudie 2019) \" width=\"700\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Projektmanager-Gehaltsstudie-GPM-2019-768x475-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/10\/Projektmanager-Gehaltsstudie-GPM-2019-768x475-1-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salary structure by gender in Germany and Austria (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpm-ipma.de\/wissen\/studien\/gehalt-und-karriere-im-projektmanagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPM Gehaltsstudie 2019<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n    <p class=\"datamintsbanner\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IFmguV\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"datamintsbanner__link\" title=\"Microsoft 365 Project Management TPG ProjectPowerPack: Best Practice Solution for Project & Portfolio Management Based on Microsoft 365 & Power Platform\" style=\"display: block;\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/csm_PPP_Blog_Banner2_EN_1300px_tiny_8e50efa17d.jpg\" class=\"datamintsbanner__image\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%\">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n    \n<h2 id=\"Kapitel11\"><strong>Conclusion \u2013 Project Management Certifications and Salaries<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Project management certifications send <strong>a signal to employers and clients<\/strong> that this person has spent considerable time working in project management and views this field as an important part of their professional career.<\/p>\n<p>The GPM study and PMI\u2019s international survey show that <strong>project management certification generally increases incomes by approx. 14-34%)<\/strong>. The enhanced value is also reflected with employers and clients.<\/p>\n<p>However, project managers will find that certification is no substitute for <strong>intensive professional experience<\/strong> dealing with real-life situations. This experience is essential. The two surveys mentioned above confirm that a PM certification is <strong>no substitute for practical experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>* All figures provided are based on research conducted in 2024 and are provided without any guarantee or liability.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Our final tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get to know the individually adaptable \u201cPPM Paradise\u201d \u2013 the optimal environment for your enterprise-wide project, program, portfolio and resource management. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/data\/Downloads_eBooks\/TPG_PPM_Paradise_eBook_EN_-_TPG_TheProjectGroup.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the eBook now<\/a> (just click, no form).<\/p>\n<p>And sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/en\/project-management-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bi-weekly blog newsletter<\/a> to make sure you receive all our updates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>What PM certifications do you have, and what has been your experience with these? 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Please <a>click here<\/a> and select at least the marketing cookies. Then this form will be visible. Thanks a lot.<\/div>\n\n                    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/scnem.com\/art_resource.php?sid=hqvs9.qdei48\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 520px;\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3896 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprojectgroup.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Oliver-Lehmann.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><strong>Author: Oliver F. Lehmann, MSc, ACE, PMP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oliver F. Lehmann is a trainer for project management and project business management. He is renowned as an author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/Oliver-F.-Lehmann\/e\/B01L2WAM2A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reference books<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pmworldlibrary.net\/authors\/oliver-f-lehmann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">articles<\/a> and as an analyst for critical projects. For over ten years, he was actively involved in project management before becoming a trainer in 1995. Today he serves a global audience, focusing on the certification of individuals and improving the project business. He is the owner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.project-business.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Project Business Foundation<\/a>, a think tank helping customers and suppliers in the project business. What is more, he is a long-serving volunteer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMI<\/a>, the Project Management Institute. 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