Take a into the Management Institute.
https://www.pmi.org/Links to an external site.
While many top project manager roles require a BS degree and a Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute), Top performing Project Manager-I's, with 2-5 years experience in the greater Los Angeles area make between a median of $XXK and a high of $XXk per year. Project Manager-IIs with 5-14 years experience, make between a median of $XXK a high of $XXK and Finally Project Manager-IIIs with over 15 year of experience make between a median of $XXK and a high of $XXK.(source:Salary.com) these professionals know how to get things done! Want to look into what it takes? Take a look at PMI.org.
1) How many different certifications does the PMI offer?
2) How much more can you expect to earn relative to a non-certified project manager?
3) How may questions are on the test?
4) How much does the certification cost?
5) How many hours do I need directing projects?
6) How many hours of PM education do I need? (Yes this course counts)
7) Do I have to have a 4 year degree or not?
8) In your own words, why would you want to pursue a PMI certification?
or why wouldn't you?
9) What have you learned in this course to influence your decision?
10) Fill in the blanks on the current annual salary estimates of Project Managers (all the $XX) above according to PMI.
I extracted the chart for USA.