To PMP or not to PMP

To PMP or not to PMP

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.

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