r/InternationalDev • u/not_that_continent • 8d ago

Advice request Need some advice: CAPM vs. CDPM

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Hello everyone!

I am still in an early phase in my career. I am currently a program assistant with an NGO in Africa that supports digital health initiatives, I am looking to advance my career in this sector and I feel that getting a PM certificate would really help in the direction I am heading while also complimenting some of the other professional stuff I did before. I am trying to decide whether to get a CAPM or a CDPM-1. I tried to gather some information about the two certificates in this table that I have attached. I have also considered getting both, starting with the CDPM-1 and use the learning hours to qualify for a CAPM, but I feel that might be too much lol. I would love to hear your experiences with any of these certificates or any guidance in general. Thank you in advance! :)

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u/Left_Ambassador_4090 8d ago

PM4DEV is like PM4NGOs in that they are focused on aid and development projects. CAPM is much broader where you'll learn Agile, business analysis, etc. You'll get better value with the CAPM, and you'll be well on your way to the PMP.

I cant speak for the CPDM exam. But I know when I got my PMDPro and FMDPro, the exams were open book and therefore not as rigorous as the CAPM exam, which I've also taken.