How PTMCO compares with other certifications
Technical managers are often weighing PTMCO against a project management or Scrum certification. These comparisons set out what each one covers, what it costs and who it suits, including when the other one is the better choice.
PTMCO vs PMP
Project Management Professional, from PMI. The best-known project management credential, with experience and training requirements and a proctored four-hour exam.
PTMCO vs Certified ScrumMaster
Scrum Alliance's certification for the Scrum Master role, earned through a 16-hour course and a short exam, renewed every two years.
What makes PTMCO different
It's a smaller, specialist certification, built around one job: leading technical teams.
About the manager's job
People, delivery, stakeholders and technical strategy, rather than one method or framework.
Five levels
From a free foundation exam to specialist level, so the certificate grows with your career.
Low cost, no renewal
PTMF is free and paid levels are $59. Certificates don't expire.
Checkable
Every certificate shows the score and has a public verification page.
See it for yourself
Ten sample questions across all five levels, with answers and explanations.