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What is the difference between a Project Manager (PM) and PMP?
"Project Manager" is a role; PMP is a globally recognised certification from PMI that validates you have the experience and knowledge to perform that role to a professional standar
Kailash B, MBA, PRINCE2, PMP·2 min read·Jul 6, 2026
"Project Manager" is a role; PMP is a globally recognised certification from PMI that validates you have the experience and knowledge to perform that role to a professional standard. You can be a PM without a PMP — the PMP credentials it.
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