As documented by Haribabuji Harikrishnan.

I’m a professional with 16 years of technical and managerial experience. I completed my Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Madras University, Chennai, and received my MBA through distance education in International Business from Pondicherry University. I started my career as escalation lead at CSS Corporation in Chennai, and then moved to HCL Technologies as a product engineer. I then joined NCR, where I worked for 12 years. I currently work in ERP implementation at HCL Technologies’ Chennai manufacturing plant.

PMP Certification Essential for Senior-Level Roles

PMP Certification TrainingExplore Course
PMP Certification Essential for Senior-Level Roles

Once I moved to project management, I knew that a PMP® certification would help me improve my work delivery. Initially, I took an offline classroom course at an institute in Chennai, but I was unable to pass the PMP certification on my first attempt. I remember that day very well and how disappointed I was. Fortunately, my brother steered me to Simplilearn’s PMP Certification Training course. After reading reviews about the quality and flexibility of Simplilearn’s program, I enrolled.

My Simplilearn Upskilling Experience and the Results

I found the course to be very well organized. I rate the instructors highly. I also appreciated Simplilearn’s support team members, who were available 24/7. Since I was traveling three-to-five hours on the train daily, I was able to make full use of Simplilearn’s mobile app. It helped me finish my course on time. After six months, I took the exam again and cleared PMP certification.  

After completing the course, I was assigned specialized project management responsibilities and promoted from assistant manager to project manager. My new skills and responsibilities also earned me a 40 percent salary hike. With the increase, I was better able to manage my finances. I could easily afford my sister’s wedding and my son’s college fees. Soon after that, I could also clear all my loans.

6% Growth in PM Jobs By 2024 - Upskill Now

UMass PCP Project ManagementExplore Course
6% Growth in PM Jobs By 2024 - Upskill Now

Charging Ahead With More Career-Changing Certifications

I further added to my education and skills portfolio by completing Simplilearn’s Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) course [now updated]. I am now more confident in my work after achieving both PMP & ITIL certifications. I am better able to approach my projects in a structured manner. I am now also a Project Management Institute (PMI®) board member for the Chennai chapter. Simplilearn has been the best education partner for my career growth!

Are you a professional who is aspiring to be a Project Manager? Then check-out our PMP® Certification course curriculum now!

Find Our PMP Training in Top Cities

IndiaUnited StatesOther Countries
PMP Certification in BangalorePMP Certification in Houston PMP Certification in Singapore
PMP Certification in Mumbai PMP Certification in ChicagoPMP Certification in London
PMP Certification in PunePMP Certification in AtlantaPMP Certification in Brisbane

A Note From Simplilearn

In keeping up to date with rapidly changing technologies and the skills and certifications that professionals need to do the same, our industry-accredited certifaction course offerings are updated regularly to offer the latest training, skills, and preparation available. To see the most recent course options, check out some of our Project Management and IT & Service Management course and bootcam options. 

Our Project Management Courses Duration And Fees

Project Management Courses typically range from a few weeks to several months, with fees varying based on program and institution.

Program NameDurationFees
Professional Certificate Program in Project Management

Cohort Starts: 21 Jan, 2025

10 weeks$ 2,500
PMP® Plus7 weeks$ 1,849
PMP® Renewal Pack Bundle3 weeks$ 649