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Knowledgehut Upgrad Floats Project Management Professional Certification Programme

According to PMI’s 2021 Talent Gap report, 2.3 million new certified project management professionals will be needed each year to meet global talent demands by 2027

Bangalore-based professional technology skills provider and a part of Asia's higher edtech company, upGrad, has launched mentor-led Project Management Professional (PMP) certification programme to address the growing demand for certified PMP professionals in India. The five-week programme will enable professionals looking to kick-start their career across roles and industries.

The certification has gained more demand recently, with enterprises working on increasing productivity and efficiency with leaner teams. As many as 30-40 per cent of learners studying for the certification actually go ahead and take the exam, while as many as 40-50 per cent fail their first attempt. According to PMI’s 2021 Talent Gap report, 2.3 million new certified project management professionals will be needed each year to meet global talent demands by 2027. Certified PMP managers earn an estimated 20 per cent more than the average salary of their role, with several substantial pay hikes throughout their careers.



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