Career In Quantum Computing

Anyone can move into quantum computing, even with many years of experience in traditional IT. While the field is highly specialized, there is increasing demand for professionals who can bridge classical IT expertise with quantum concepts—especially in areas like quantum software development, quantum algorithms, cloud-based quantum services, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for you to make the transition:

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✅ 1. Assess and Leverage Existing Skills

With 20+ years of IT experience, your friend likely has strengths in:

Programming (e.g., Python, C++)

Software architecture

Cloud computing

DevOps

Project management or systems integration

These are very useful in quantum software development, particularly in:

Quantum software stacks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)

Hybrid quantum-classical systems

Cloud quantum computing (IBM Q, AWS Braket, Azure Quantum)

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📚 2. Start Learning Quantum Computing Basics

Quantum computing has a steep learning curve, but basic knowledge can be picked up with consistent study.

Core Concepts to Learn:

Qubits and quantum gates

Superposition and entanglement

Quantum algorithms (e.g., Grover’s, Shor’s)

Quantum error correction

Learning Resources:

IBM Quantum Learning: https://quantum-computing.ibm.com/

Qiskit Textbook (Free): https://qiskit.org/learn

edX/Harvard’s Quantum Computing Course

MITx Quantum Computation (YouTube/OCW)

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👨‍💻 3. Hands-On Experience

He should start coding with Qiskit (IBM), Cirq (Google), or PennyLane (Xanadu).

Run quantum programs on IBM’s free cloud-based quantum computers

Try building quantum circuits and simulating them locally

Use Python to develop hybrid algorithms (variational quantum eigensolvers, QAOA, etc.)

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🧑‍🔬 4. Join the Quantum Ecosystem

Being part of a community helps:

Join quantum open-source projects

Participate in Qiskit Global Summer School (free annual event)

Attend quantum hackathons or online meetups (e.g., QWorld, QuTiP events)

Engage with local chapters like QIndia or Quantum Computing India on LinkedIn/Discord

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🎓 5. Consider Certification or Formal Training (Optional)

Some structured programs offer certifications:

IBM Quantum Developer Certification

MIT xPro: Quantum Computing Fundamentals

Coursera Specializations (offered by Duke, University of Maryland, etc.)

Qureca Quantum Training (India-focused options too)

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🔁 6. Bridge Role or Hybrid Career Path

He doesn’t need to become a quantum physicist overnight. Consider roles like:

Quantum DevOps engineer

Quantum cloud platform specialist

Quantum SDK/software contributor

Quantum business developer or project manager (if non-technical roles suit better)

Companies often look for seasoned IT professionals who can integrate quantum tools into existing classical IT pipelines.

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🇮🇳 7. Opportunities in India

India is growing in quantum investments:

Government’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and startups like QNu Labs, BosonQ Psi

Academic institutions like IISc, IIT Madras, IISER Pune—often collaborate on projects

He can look for research collaborations, consulting, or mentorship roles.

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Final Thought

Your friend’s maturity in IT is a huge asset, especially in building scalable, secure, and user-friendly interfaces to quantum systems, which is what the industry needs as quantum computing matures.

Here I would suggest a personalized 6-month learning roadmap or recommend some Indian institutions/startups he could connect with.

Great! Here's a personalized 6-month roadmap for your friend in India (with 20+ years of IT experience) to transition into quantum computing, while balancing a job or other responsibilities.

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🎯 Goal: Become proficient enough in quantum computing fundamentals, tools, and ecosystems to contribute to projects, apply for quantum-tech roles, or join quantum startups in India or abroad.

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📆 6-Month Learning & Transition Roadmap

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Month 1–2: Foundation + Hands-on Setup

✅ Topics:

What is quantum computing? Why now?

Qubits, superposition, entanglement

Quantum logic gates, quantum circuits

Classical vs Quantum computation

✅ Tools to Use:

IBM Quantum Composer & Qiskit

Qiskit Textbook (free, online)

Python basics (if rusty)

✅ Action Items:

✅ Create IBM Quantum account

✅ Complete first 4 chapters of Qiskit Textbook

✅ Run 5 basic circuits on IBM Quantum Lab

✅ Join a community: Qiskit Slack, Discord (e.g., QWorld), or LinkedIn groups

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Month 3: Dive Deeper into Coding + Theory

✅ Topics:

Quantum algorithms: Deutsch-Jozsa, Grover’s, Variational circuits

Introduction to hybrid algorithms (e.g., VQE, QAOA)

Noise and quantum decoherence

Quantum simulators vs real hardware

✅ Tools:

Qiskit (focus on aqua, terra)

Try Google Cirq or PennyLane

✅ Action Items:

✅ Build your first hybrid classical-quantum workflow

✅ Complete a small personal project (e.g., quantum random number generator)

✅ Attend 1 online event (IBM Quantum Challenge, or a quantum hackathon)

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Month 4: Real-World Use Cases & Certifications

✅ Topics:

Use cases: Finance, logistics, cybersecurity, pharma, ML

Basics of quantum machine learning (QML)

Industry tools (AWS Braket, Azure Quantum)

✅ Certification:

Start preparing for IBM Quantum Developer Certification

✅ Action Items:

✅ Choose an industry use case (e.g., optimization in logistics or risk in finance)

✅ Join QHack or similar hackathons (Xanadu/QWorld)

✅ Build a GitHub repo of projects

✅ Register for IBM Quantum Developer Certification (optional)

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Month 5: India-Specific Exploration + Networking

✅ Indian Ecosystem:

Learn about India’s National Quantum Mission

Research Indian startups (QNu Labs, BosonQ Psi, etc.)

Find roles at Wipro, TCS, Infosys, or Tech Mahindra in Quantum R&D or partnerships

✅ Action Items:

✅ Follow Indian quantum leaders on LinkedIn

✅ Apply to join communities like QIndia, QWorld India, or BosonQ Psi's internship programs

✅ Reach out to IIT Madras, IISc Bengaluru or IIT-Bombay profs for collaboration/mentorship

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Month 6: Transition + Hybrid Roles

✅ Topics:

Quantum DevOps

Quantum Cloud Integration

Edge/Cloud security with quantum-safe encryption

✅ Action Items:

✅ Update resume for hybrid IT–Quantum roles

✅ Apply for roles such as:

Quantum software developer

Research engineer (Quantum AI)

Technical consultant for quantum pilot projects

✅ Publish a blog or LinkedIn post about a quantum topic you explored

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🧭 Optional Courses and Programs

Platform Course Focus

IBM Qiskit Global Summer School (free) Deep learning & quantum

edX Quantum Computing by UWashington Beginner theory

Coursera Quantum Computing by Duke University Applied QC

Qureca Quantum Career Pathways Career support in India & UK

Skill-Lync India Quantum Computing Program India-based bootcamp

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💼 Job & Research Portals

Quantum.jobs

Qureca Jobs

BosonQ Psi Careers

TCS Research Careers

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Would you like help preparing a sample resume for hybrid quantum-IT roles, or a list of Indian quantum startups to reach out to?

गंजापन

उड़द की दाल 
उड़द की दाल को उबाल लें. इसे इतना उबालें कि इसमें दाल के दाने साबुत न रहें. रात को सोते समय इस का लेप सिर पर कुछ दिनों तक करते रहने से गंजापन समाप्त हो जाता है.

केला
केला एक ओर जहां आपको अच्छी हेल्थ देता है, वहीं यह अच्छे बालों के सपने को पूरा करने के लिए भी कारगार है. बालों को लंबा और घना बनाने के लिए केले का गूदा नींबू रस में मिला लें और इसे गंजेपन वाली जगह पर लगा लें. इससे आपको काफी फर्क नजर आएगा.

मेथी
मेथी कई तरह से हमारे लिए उपयोगी है. बालों के झड़ने की समस्या से भी वह हमें राहत दिलाती है. मेथी को पूरी रात भिगो दें और सुबह उसे दही में मिला कर बालों की जड़ो पर लगाएं. ३० मिनट बाद बालों को धो लें. इससे बालों में डेंड्रफ या सिर में किसी भी तरह की त्वचा समस्या हो तो वह ठीक हो जाती है.

मुलेठी  
मुलेठी भी आपको बालों को लंबी उम्र दे सकती है. जी हां, मुलेठी के इस्तेमाल से आप अपने बालों को चमकदार और गहरे बना सकते हैं. इसके लिए कुछ मुलेठी को दूध में मिलाकर पीस लें और इसमें थोड़ा सा केसर डाल दें. इस पेस्ट को रात में सोते समय अपने सिर पर लगा लें. इससे गंजेपन की समस्या और बालों का झड़ना कम होगा.

Nitya Pujan Vidhi

 पूजा -  खास नियमों का पालन 

सुखी और समृद्धिशाली जीवन के लिए देवी-देवताओं के पूजन की परंपरा काफी पुराने समय से चली आ रही है। पूजन से हमारी मनोकामनाएं पूर्ण होती हैं, लेकिन पूजा करते समय कुछ खास नियमों का पालन भी किया जाना चाहिए। अन्यथा पूजन का शुभ फल पूर्ण रूप से प्राप्त नहीं हो पाता है। इन बातों का ध्यान रखने पर बहुत ही जल्द शुभ फल प्राप्त हो सकते हैं।

सूर्य, गणेश, दुर्गा, शिव और विष्णु, ये पंचदेव कहलाते हैं, इनकी पूजा सभी कार्यों में अनिवार्य रूप से की जानी चाहिए। प्रतिदिन पूजन करते समय इन पंचदेव का ध्यान करना चाहिए। इससे लक्ष्मी कृपा और समृद्धि प्राप्त होती है।

शिवजी, गणेशजी और भैरवजी को तुलसी नहीं चढ़ानी चाहिए। मां दुर्गा को दूर्वा नहीं चढ़ानी चाहिए। यह गणेशजी को विशेष रूप से अर्पित की जाती है।सूर्य देव को शंख के जल से अर्घ्य नहीं देना चाहिए।तुलसी का पत्ता बिना स्नान किए नहीं तोड़ना चाहिए। शास्त्रों के अनुसार यदि कोई व्यक्ति बिना नहाए ही तुलसी के पत्तों को तोड़ता है तो पूजन में ऐसे पत्ते भगवान द्वारा स्वीकार नहीं किए जाते हैं।

जिन घरों में नियमित रूप से पूजन किया जाता है, वहां सभी देवी-देवताओं का वास होता है और ऐसे घरों में धन-धान्य की कोई कमी नहीं होती है। प्लास्टिक की बोतल में या किसी अपवित्र धातु के बर्तन में गंगाजल नहीं रखना चाहिए। अपवित्र धातु जैसे एल्युमिनियम और लोहे से बने बर्तन। गंगाजल तांबे के बर्तन में रखना शुभ रहता है।स्त्रियों को और अपवित्र अवस्था में पुरुषों को शंख नहीं बजाना चाहिए। यह इस नियम का पालन नहीं किया जाता है तो जहां शंख बजाया जाता है, वहां से देवी लक्ष्मी चली जाती हैं। मंदिर और देवी-देवताओं की मूर्ति के सामने कभी भी पीठ दिखाकर नहीं बैठना चाहिए। केतकी का फूल शिवलिंग पर अर्पित नहीं करना चाहिए।
मां लक्ष्मी को विशेष रूप से कमल का फूल अर्पित किया जाता है।

हमेशा इस बात का ध्यान रखें कि कभी भी दीपक से दीपक नहीं जलाना चाहिए। शास्त्रों के अनुसार जो व्यक्ति दीपक से दीपक जलते हैं, वे रोगी होते हैं। बुधवार और रविवार को पीपल के वृक्ष में जल अर्पित नहीं करना चाहिए। पूजा हमेशा पूर्व या उत्तर दिशा की ओर मुख रखकर करनी चाहिए।

घर के मंदिर में सुबह एवं शाम को दीपक अवश्य जलाएं। एक दीपक घी का और एक दीपक तेल का जलाना चाहिए। पूजन-कर्म और आरती पूर्ण होने के बाद उसी स्थान पर खड़े होकर 3 परिक्रमाएं अवश्य करनी चाहिए।
रविवार, एकादशी, द्वादशी, संक्रान्ति तथा संध्या काल में तुलसी के पत्ते नहीं तोड़ना चाहिए।

भगवान की आरती करते समय ध्यान रखें ये बातें- भगवान के चरणों की चार बार आरती करें, नाभि की दो बार और मुख की एक या तीन बार आरती करें। इस प्रकार भगवान के समस्त अंगों की कम से कम सात बार आरती करनी चाहिए। पूजाघर में मूर्तियाँ 1 ,3 , 5 , 7 , 9 ,11 इंच तक की होनी चाहिए, इससे बड़ी नहीं तथा खड़े हुए गणेश जी,सरस्वतीजी, लक्ष्मीजी, की मूर्तियाँ घर में नहीं होनी चाहिए।

गणेश या देवी की प्रतिमा तीन तीन, शिवलिंग दो,शालिग्राम दो,सूर्य प्रतिमा दो,गोमती चक्र दो की संख्या में कदापि न रखें। अपने मंदिर में सिर्फ प्रतिष्ठित मूर्ति ही रखें उपहार,काँच, लकड़ी एवं फायबर की मूर्तियां न रखें एवं खण्डित, जलीकटी फोटो और टूटा काँच तुरंत हटा दें। शास्त्रों के अनुसार खंडित मूर्तियों की पूजा वर्जित की गई है। जो भी मूर्ति खंडित हो जाती है, उसे पूजा के स्थल से हटा देना चाहिए और किसी पवित्र बहती नदी में प्रवाहित कर देना चाहिए। खंडित मूर्तियों की पूजा अशुभ मानी गई है। इस संबंध में यह बात ध्यान रखने योग्य है कि सिर्फ शिवलिंग कभी भी, किसी भी अवस्था में खंडित नहीं माना जाता है।

मंदिर के ऊपर भगवान के वस्त्र, पुस्तकें एवं आभूषण आदि भी न रखें मंदिर में पर्दा अति आवश्यक है अपने पूज्य माता –पिता तथा पित्रों का फोटो मंदिर में कदापि न रखें,उन्हें घर के नैऋत्य कोण में स्थापित करें।
विष्णु की चार, गणेश की तीन,सूर्य की सात, दुर्गा की एक एवं शिव की आधी परिक्रमा कर सकते हैं।
 

Hair Transplant Clinics

Young, urban customers feeding growth of hair transplant clinics

[Mint - Fri, Apr 19 2013. 11 46 PM IST] New Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore: Shane Warne has done it.

So has Michael Vaughan. And, closer home, Virender Sehwag. So, it was no surprise that Sahil Madan, now 28, decided, to do something about his receding hairline. He spent Rs.81,000 for the treatment and says he is satisfied with the result.

Customers such as Madan—young, urban, well-heeled and just that little bit vain about how they look—are the reason why newspapers and magazines are replete with before-after ads for hair clinics that offer anything from a treatment to a complete transplant.

“Today, we’re not just dealing with extreme cases of baldness. We are seeing a number of young people coming to us to improve the quality and thickness of their hair, so they can experiment with different styles and looks,” says Sanket Shah, chief executive officer at Advanced Hair Studio that has branches in India and the Middle East.

The company boasts a clientele that includes Warne (who appears in an ad for it wearing a T-shirt saying “No Hair, No Life”), Sourav Ganguly and Jacques Kallis (surely, there must be a connection between cricket and hair?).

Not everyone who wants a transplant is necessarily going bald, says Arihant Surana, who has been in the business of implanting hair for half a decade.

“Earlier transplants were linked to baldness; now (people go in for them because) looks also play an important role,” adds Surana, currently medical director (India) at Alvi Armani International, an American chain of hair transplant clinics that claims to have re-maned some of the biggest names in Bollywood and Hollywood, a member of a royal family, a famous football player, and executives at Fortune 500 companies.

Indeed, in recent years, grooming has becoming important, even to men, and a mini-boom for everything from beauty salons to cosmetics to hair weaving and hair transplant centres is the result.

“India is passing through a phase where grooming is big business. Looking good is considered very important, and more people are spending money on products that do that, especially men. Over 75% of this market is dominated by men. Younger men, as young as 23-24 years old, are increasingly looking at getting hair transplants done,” says Gaurav Marya, chairman of Franchise India Holdings Ltd, a company that specializes in franchising, which has clients such as Dr A, ADHI India and DHI India.

In 2010, the global hair restoration industry was worth $1.9 billion (around Rs.10,260 crore today) and India contributed 14% of that, according to a 2012 report by Francorp, an arm of Franchise India. The market grew at an average rate of 22% over the past three years and is expected to grow by 37% between 2012 and 2015, it said.

Analysts said hair care treatment is much more expensive in the West compared with India. The average cost of transplantation in the US is about $4.5 per follicle against just $1.75 per follicle in India, the Francorp report said.

And it no longer appears to be about a mid-life crisis. From 35-40, five years ago, the average age of his patients has fallen to 25-30, claims Surana. Men looking to get married or promoted form the majority of the patients.

It isn’t just men. According to Advanced Hair Studio’s Shah, the hair loss problem that was predominantly a “male” issue now also brings in a fair number of women. “Socially, in a country like India, it is perfectly acceptable for a man to be bald. However, this does not hold true for women. Six years ago, 85% of our clients were men and 15% of our clients were women. Today, that percentage of women walking through our doors with hair-related issues has risen to 40%,” he says.

The result is a market that is slowly moving towards being more affordable. Arpit Goel, head of marketing at New Delhi-based Berkowits Hair and Skin Clinic, says that pricing has declined with more companies entering the business and better technology.

“It’s not for the super rich any more; the upper-middle class, too, can afford it now,” adds Goel who offers services at Rs.1-1.5 lakh, with a facility of equated monthly instalments thrown in.

That demand has encouraged hair clinics to sprout.

Advanced Hair Studio, which is present in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad, plans to invest Rs.250 crore over the next three years to expand its footprint to 15 cities.

Rich Feel Health and Beauty Pvt. Ltd has 58 outlets across 27 cities today, and plans to ramp that up to 250 outlets over the next two years, with a capital expenditure of Rs.50 lakh per clinic. A treatment would cost anywhere between Rs.49,000 and Rs.1.99 lakh.

And the competition has resulted in a flurry of ads by rival companies.

“If you’re out of sight, you’re out of mind,” says Apoorva Shah, the person behind Rich Feel Health, referring to the crowded market for such treatments, which includes a multitude of fly-by-night operators. “You need firepower for expansion, and in that sense, the private treaty has worked well for us. We had a topline of Rs.1.5 crore five years ago. Today, we have a topline of Rs.60 crores.”

Shah’s reference is to an arrangement with Brand Capital, a firm that is part of the Times Group. In return for a stake in the company, Shah gets advertising and promotion space in publications run by the group and also claims to author a column on (what else) hair for the group. The Times Group, which publishes The Times of India and The Economic Times, competes with HT Media Ltd, publisher of the Hindustan Times and Mint.

The preferred method of advertising is the before-after one, says Marya, with most companies preferring to use celebrities. “They are paid well, so they don’t mind appearing in the ads,” he adds. Then, it’s not as if they can hide the transformation in their appearance.

Gas and Ulcer Remedies

Home Remedies for Gas

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1. Ajwain or Carom Seeds :
You can have about half a teaspoon of carom seeds with water once a day to feel better.
 
2. Jeera Water:
Take a tablespoon of cumin seeds and boil it in two cups of water for 10-15 minutes. Let it cool down, strain and drink the water after having your meals.

3. Asafoetida (Heeng):
You could mix about half a teaspoon of heeng with luke warm water and drink it.   

4. Fresh ginger:
A great Ayurvedic remedy is to grate about one teaspoon of fresh ginger and have it with one teaspoon of lime juice after your meals

5. Lime juice with baking powder:
To reduce excess gas is to stir 1 teaspoon of lime juice and half teaspoon of baking soda with a cup of water. Drink this after your meals as it helps in forming carbon di oxide which facilitates the digestion process.    


6. Triphala:
Herbal powder Triphala is also quite helpful in dealing with a gassy stomach. Steep half teaspoon of it in boiling water for 5-10 minutes and then drink it before going to bed. Be careful with the quantity and frequency of consuming this mix as it is high in fibre and may cause bloating if taken in excess.

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PMP - Practise Book

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PMP and PRINCE2

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PRINCE2 Vs PMP The Battle of Certifications | PRINCE2 Certification | PMP Certification :

Five years of project management experience; it’s time to move ahead in my career. Certification seems an ideal bet to rise up the corporate ladder; but which will serve me better – PRINCE2® or PMP®?Prior to going for a project management certification program, this indecision is common for most project managers and aspirants. PRINCE2 and PMP are two of the most demanded credentials in project management across the globe. This is one of the major questions that many of you might ask yourself before opting for one. There are yet other questions such as: Is comparison between the two credentials likely to assist me in my career? Can either one’s value be determined to be greater than the other’s? Choosing which should be the best step ahead for career growth? Let’s try to find out answers to all these questions. PRINCE2 Certification and PMP Certification involve two different project management frameworks. Both give different approaches or plans to manage projects effectively. Each has its own favorable area and expertise and therefore a choice between the two depends on various factors. The ideal choice should be based on the company and the type of project one is leading or directing. Both the certification programs are of equal value, albeit in different aspects of project management but may also prove to be adverse due to lack of right approach and effort.

PRINCE2 Certification

PRINCE2 Certification is a process-based project management approach that is considered as the de-facto standard used extensively by the UK government and is widely recognized both in the UK and internationally. PRINCE2 is a series of management approaches that answers to what, when, how and whom in a project life cycle. It is a certification program administered by the APMG which originated in the UK but soon got recognition across the globe. PRINCE2 is prescriptive. It is a process-based approach that defines the roles for not just the project manager but for the entire team and everyone involved in the project.

PMP Certification

PMP Certification is the most popular credential in project management recognized across the globe. It is administered and controlled by the PMI Institute. It is a knowledge-based approach to project management. The PMP exam is based on the PMBOK Guide that describes the core practices and areas of project management including the five process groups and nine knowledge areas. PMP is non-prescriptive. PMP Certification unlike PRINCE2 Certification focuses more on the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. Thus, both the certifications have different approaches and different values. PRINCE2 and PMP both serve well towards building up a rising project management career. A professional needs to make a choice based on few factors. The professional who is looking forward towards gaining proficiency in project management approach with a project team point of view can opt for PRINCE2 Certification training. On the other hand project managers who are looking forward for an individual growth as a project manager may opt for PMP Certification training. PRINCE2 Certification program is encouraged hugely by an organization while the PMP Certification is more of an individual approach. However, both the credentials play an active role in the recruitment process of organizations. Both the credentials have worldwide recognition and are valid across industries but both the credentials have their specific areas. PRINCE2 is favored in the UK and PMP is favored in the USA. Thus, the choice between the credential depends on the organization, project and your goal. As per the numbers, there are more qualified PMP Certification holders than PRINCE2 Practitioners. PMP is ideal to enhance capabilities and knowledge in a project management while PRINCE2 helps one to enter in the PM world and specifically to get a job in the UK. Thus, the battle that starts in the beginning concludes with the fact that a professional needs to choose between PRINCE2 and PMP considering various factors. Besides, as the certification programs are different frameworks in project management, a professional with both the credentials has the maximum benefits. Having both increases the marketability of a professional. To know more about PRINCE2 and PMP Certification training, you can explore Simplilearn’s project management training courses.