I know I have asked this before and the general consensus was "no". But there seems to be a contradiction if PMI (through PMIEF) teach project management, are so heavily involved in the education sector, and publish peer-reviewed papers, why don't they accredit a Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Diploma or even a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. Saving Changes...
Raja ShekarProject Management Consultant| Self EmploymentChennai, Tamilnadu, India
Recently,I came across an advertisement from Drexcel university from USA which offers MS degree in Project Management based on latest PMBOK. Visit the link below. http://drexel.edu/engmgmt/projmgt/academics/ms/ At the bottom of the above page the following is highlighted. Key program features and benefits: High Quality: The M.S. in Project Management supports student achievement of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification. Flexible: Totally online — you never have to come to campus. Career-oriented: Provides a solid foundation in project management, leadership, and planning. Affordable: Special tuition rates apply for employees of partnering corporations and members of partner professional associations. PMBOK®, PMI®, and PMP® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Saving Changes...
Raja ShekarProject Management Consultant| Self EmploymentChennai, Tamilnadu, India
Aug 06, 2018 1:04 AM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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I think I am the other way around: namely that I feel that a PM professional certification confers more of a guarantee (if that is the right word) than an academic diploma. The evidence of this is that employers and recruiters value the PMP over a diploma. You are correct that doctors, engineers, architects etc. require academic degrees to prove their skill and knowledge, and that degree is what is used as the trust that they will do their jobs properly or get sued, but I think PM's are the other way around. I also noticed as you did that PMIEF is careful to attach their teaching to anything concrete, which forms part of my ongoing research. Thanks.
I am even thinking of having an MS degree in Project management from Drexcel university.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Aug 06, 2018 5:45 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Yes Raja, they have similar courses in the UK, only the UK ones are cheaper ;-) I was enrolled in one in the UK until they cancelled the online pathway 2 months after I got approved.
Mission: Our mission is to inspire and empower people to realize their potential and transform their lives and their communities through the use of project management knowledge.
Vision: All people worldwide have a better tomorrow by applying project management skills in their daily lives.
I don't see the rationale for PMIEF as a pathway for accreditation, but rather as an initiative to garner increased interest, especially by the younger generation, into project management, highlighting the often over-looked vastness, specialized skills, and value of the profession.
What is great to see, is PMI continuing their efforts and working closely with schools to incorporate project management into their curriculum. The skills needed are included in non-traditional ways so as to be not so formal, especially for younger students, but getting them used to working as a team with a single goal to achieve some result. There is also support for teachers in providing training to support the cause.
https://pmief.org/our-purpose/pm-knowledgeable-youth
There are pros and cons to non-formal training. Saving Changes...
I am even thinking of having an MS degree in Project management from Drexcel university.
Yes Raja, they have similar courses in the UK, only the UK ones are cheaper ;-) I was enrolled in one in the UK until they cancelled the online pathway 2 months after I got approved. Saving Changes...
Sante, are you looking to have more tight rules on who can practice the project management only PMP then like only professional engineer can stamp the drawings and you can have people sue the Project Manager if something goes wrong.
Like in the industry they can not run the boiler without having first class chief certified to blame him or sue him in case of any incident.
Sorry to hear about your bad luck with cancellation of online study. Saving Changes...
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