PMSCP®
The Project Management Skills Certified Professional (PMSCP®) Certification
For a number of years, project leaders have been trained in the tools, techniques, and procedures of project management, but they’ve had limited access to resources that focus on the skills they need to lead effectively. The PM Skills® courses and PMSCP® certification are designed to help practitioners close that skills gap.
What is the PMSCP® certification, and what can you expect to find in the PM Skills® courses included in the certification track? Find out a bit more in the video below:
As the expert in fields such as leadership, communication, negotiation and critical thinking, a certified PMSCP® possesses the knowledge and training to lead their organizations towards improving team function and project completion.
The PM Skills® PMSCP® certification includes 14 courses that are completely online and self-paced, which provides the most flexibility in completing the curriculum. No prerequisites are required for the PM Skills® courses. The learner must complete all 14 courses before taking the PMSCP® certification exam.
Course Certification Requirements
Upon successfully completing these courses and the final PMSCP® certification exam, you will be awarded the PM Skills® PMSCP® certification. A course will be considered complete when the participant has done all assignments, exercises, review checkpoints, and has received at least a 70% on the course final exam.
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders course and exam*
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Communication course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Conflict Management course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Negotiation course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Critical Thinking and Decision-Making course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Leadership course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Team Development course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Interaction and Engagement course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Change Management course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Analysis and Problem-Solving course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Embracing Risk and Uncertainty course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Tailoring and Adaptability course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Planning and Project Design course and exam
- Successful completion of PM Skills® Expanding Focus and Alignment course and exam
- Successful completion of PMSCP® Certification Exam
*It is recommended that learners complete the Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders course prior to beginning the others.
Upon completing these requirements, you will be awarded the PM Skills® PMSCP® Certification. Certification from PM Skills® includes a Digital Badge and certificate. All PM Skills® courses carry Project Management Institute Professional Development Units (PDUs).
PMSCP® Certification Exam
Upon successful completion of the PM Skills® courses, students will be required to achieve a passing mark of 70% or higher on the PMSCP® exam. The exam consists of 200 questions covering material from the 14 PM Skills® courses. The following highlights the exam.
- Along with all 14 PM Skills® courses, the PMSCP® exam is included in the cost of the course bundle. Students will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the exam (70% or higher).
- The exam is administered online. Students will need to have an active internet connection to complete the exam.
- The exam consists of 200 questions. The questions are randomly selected and cover material from all 14 PM Skills® courses.
- Students have a maximum of 2 hours to complete the exam.
- Once the exam is complete, the student will be notified immediately if they passed the exam. Students will not have access to their answers; this information is kept confidential.
- If a student does not pass the PMSCP® exam with a 70% or higher in their first 3 attempts, they can have 3 more attempts for a small retake fee. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Maintaining the PMSCP® Certification
Every five years, certified PMSCP® will be required to successfully complete a PM Skills® refresher course and the PMSCP® re-certification exam to maintain their certification. Please note that only actively certified PMSCP® are permitted to display the badge and credentials.