If you are in the Project management and People management area, then you might have heard about PMP certifications, one of the most reputed and sought-after IT certifications for project managers and people aspiring to start their career in project management. PMP is a short form of Project Management Professional and is offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As I said, it's one of the most reputed certifications for project management professionals. There is an immense global demand for project managers. Several leading and best companies hire certified project managers to manage their projects. According to a PMI report, over 2 million project management roles need to be filled every year.