Project Management Certification – some companies swear by it, others are happy to see “equivalent” experience. Which is the right course? It depends on you…it is never a bad thing to have an industry certification – it shows that the uniform standards which are accepted by professionals in your field, have been satisfied. It also will generally command a higher salary. And PM Certification requires a certain number of “field hours” as well, showing practical application of the tenets as well as demonstrating the ability to learn them in a classroom setting.
So why wouldn’t you get PM certification? If you are close to retirement; have amazing credentials in project management complete with ROI and your particular value added figures; or if you are in a job ladder that will promote you there anyway – you may decide not to pursue the certification. Just remember that the PM certification could be the deciding factor if you are in competition for a position. Ultimately – the decision is up to you.
The thing is with PMP that its main advantage is that you’ll have an increase in salary, however, it should not be considered as a measure on whether a Project Manager is good or not.
I have published an article on PMI’s PMP certification, check it, and check the first 2 comments on the subject, which are interesting.