I read from another topic, financial issue is a consideration for certificates.
That leads me to this question.
To me, a failure in the exam means 100% no.
A pass in exam leads to the chance, depends on whether you can justify it or not. If you are able to show the relation between the certificate and your current job, it’s probably a green light. Saving Changes...
Not necessarily. My employer is very generous with education and will pay for college degrees related to your employment, but surprisingly not the PMP, even though that is regarded as a valued certification. It is good to ask, but sometimes the answer doesn't seem to make much sense. Saving Changes...
Few companies do sponsor for PMP Certification but with some terms and conditions (signing on bond).
You can talk to you company too. You tell them clearly you are ready to serve company for some years (negotiate for the same) after certification.
If they do not have policy about sponsorship, you can initiate the talk and they can change the policy if they are comfortable with. Saving Changes...
Paul AzanorProject Consultant| Lagos NigeriaIkoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Again it depends if your employment is a temporary or permanent contract.
If it is a temporary contract with option of extension, there is just no chance in most cases for this to happen even after spending a considerable amount of time extending the contract.
In such a scenario it is best to self sponsor. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
As any other thing in this life related to work it will depends on your work place strategy. That is not "bad" or "good". Compnies invest on things they consider valuable. Between those things are each of us. About fail into the exam is a possibility then I would not use this inside my negotiation. Saving Changes...
My previous company sponsored some colleagues for PMP but since some left after getting the certification, they stopped that. In my current company such thing is possible but after special agreement is done, i.e. binding for long term and costs refund in case of leave.
After my PMP I also applied to an institution, which supports professional trainings and can refund 50% of the costs but they told me that I am qualified enough without the PMP.
So no one would sponsor that. Saving Changes...
Kimberly McCoyProject Manager| TekSystems - ContractorZanesville, Oh, United States
Yes, our company recommends that all PMs, once reached the requirements go for their PMP. They pay for all the materials, and will pay for the exam cost if you prove you passed the exam. Not only this, but they do offer a Salary increase once you pass it. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I am currently self-employed which means my current employer will definitely be contributing to my development! :)
My previous employer offered a yearly allowance for development. You could usually negotiate for additional amounts, if they felt it made good business sense. Saving Changes...
I have been to places where they will pay for the training, but not the exam.
I find it funny, that on some position they required it, but don't pay for renewal.
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Aug 28, 2019 2:49 PM
Stéphane Parent
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Actually, it makes sense to me, Vincent. If its a mandatory requirement for the job, it is not treated as personal development but a pre-requisite. The employee has to obtain and maintain the certification as part of the employment contract.
