I am still not sure if I want to spend this money for those certifications. I can’t 100% conclude as to the value it provides but if and when I decide, I can get it anytime, no rush for me. Saving Changes...
Had a look at AAPM a few years back.
AAPM operates on a license model, but rather than paying to use software, one pays to be ascribed the MPM credential. There is no proctored exam. Nor do they offer any sort of BOK. There is no fixed address I could find except for a "Legal Counsel and Compliance Office" chaired by a Prof. G. Mentz - (http://gmentz.com/biography.html). Any claims attesting to their alliance with other organizations or accreditation all loop back to sites run by the same organization. His homepage @ gmentz.com is uproarious. Give his biography a read if you need a chuckle. Lots of degrees and credentials, but zero information what school awarded him his Juris Doctor, MBA or where he taught as a professor. I'm not saying AAPM is a diploma mill, but it does sport all the red flags I would associate with a diploma mill. Saving Changes...
So the AAPM is legit however as mentioned its more of a licensing board that reviews your PM background. Its mostly geared towards those with academic training in project management (i.e. MBA , Masters or Grad Certificate in Project Management). I did it once but have yet to renew as I don't see the extra value. Also I don't have a PMP and don't see the value for myself as I'm not a fulltime PM by trade. Let's be honest all of these organizations including PMI make their money getting folks to renew Saving Changes...
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