I know a large % of PMP are from IT related industry.
You may learnt this inside your company.
To me, I’m in engineering field, I learnt about PMP by one of my friend working in IT field.
I think PMP is actually applicable to different industry. Maybe the nature of IT industry involves more project works so make it more popular. Saving Changes...
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David DuckettCoordinator of Service Design and Evaluation| Virginia TechChristiansburg, Va, United States
I work in Information Technology and learned about the PMP first from working with other PMP-certified project managers in my organization. The impetus for getting the PMP certification was that I found myself managing more projects and felt that dedicated time to learn more about project management would be beneficial (especially because I was working in a PMIS and did not understand some of the terms and concepts it used). So I would say that being around other PMP certified project managers influenced my decision, but primarily it was the recognition that having a body of knowledge I was well-versed in could save myself (and the stakeholders I work with and will work with) time and resources (i.e., work more efficiently and proactively) while creating a better experience for everyone engaging in and interfacing with the projects I work on (and also be able to speak the same language as fellow project managers). Saving Changes...
Elizabeth WooleyFounder| Senior Fellows and FriendsColorado Springs, Co, United States
Here's what I think. The IT industry has involved large, complicated projects that required some sort of management discipline to complete successfully, and the PM body of knowledge arose as a way to structure that discipline. The PMP certification grew out of that, as a way to determine whether project managers grasped the body of knowledge (not as a guarantee that they would be able to manage large projects to a successful conclusion). My experience has been similar to David Duckett's, although I haven't worked as an IT specialist and the projects I manage are much smaller. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
I learned about it from a project manager who knew I was interested in a career change.
I was working in Pharma and Finance when I took the PMP. I didn't get back into IT until well after I had taken the PMP exam. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
PMP and PMBOK applies to all industries. The difference is that you will need to tailor your processes to suit your industry and projects and that why the PMBOK is a guide.
Agile too applies to all industries, some in its pure form, others as a Hybrid Approach. Saving Changes...
I learned about PMI Methodologies, PBMBOK and PMP exam when I was working in a Petroleum Company. Saving Changes...
Cheikh FAYE Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Expert, CEO and owner| Eurêka TechnologiesDakar, Senegal
The learning of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step leaded my steps to the discovering of the PMP exam. Since then, it was the beginning of a new experience, a new world and a new life. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Back in 2002, I started managing big IT projects for my employer. My boss told me I had to get PMP-certified.
I've found that most engineering companies looking for project managers ask for an engineering degree, not a project management certification. Saving Changes...
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