Which one is best in construction industries in india PMP or Prince 2

Bharat, It is said that areas like Africa and Asia are neutral for both these certifications.

Though in a glance you can see the following differences in both of them:

A process-based project management methodology, explains “what should you do” to manage successful projects

A knowledge-based approach to project management, explains “what should you know” to enable you to manage project with good practices.

Prescriptive framework – captures best practice and tells you what to do. Focuses on Processes for starting, controlled execution and closing of projects.

Descriptive framework –  explains the knowledge areas, such as risk, time management etc., in detail with good practices

Integrated set of process and themes, which can’t be used in isolation. Also mandatory 7 principles which should be  followed.

Each topic/knowledge area can be referred in isolation, kind of plug and play model.

All the project roles are clearly defined

Mostly focuses on project manager’s role

PRINCE2® unique concept of “Tailoring Approach” to adapt to project, enables the framework to be highly scalable and flexible

As PMP® focused on knowledge areas, doesn’t offer such flexibility

In India, the popularity PRINCE2® went up by 86% from 2012-14 [2]. This rise in popularity can be attributed to increase in outsourcing business from UK and European countries. PRINCE2® being de facto standard in UK and Europe, PRINCE2® certification is gaining popularity in India