William KlingLEAD PROJECT MANAGER| LumenFircrest, Wa, United States
Hi, All,
How many of you saw tangible benefits shortly after earning a PMP? By tangible, I mean promotions, pay raises, increased bonus potential, etc.
I read somewhere that Project Managers who hold a PMP often earn, on average, 20% more than those who do not. My own experience doesn't bear that out, but I'm curious to know if yours does. Saving Changes...
It changed my manner of view, organize and develop projects, giving me an organized process and culture to obtain the results the organization wants. Saving Changes...
I did not get a pay raise or promotion, but I was able to transfer to a job an hour closer to my home, and was told that based on the nature of the position, the PMP was necessary to pass the HR pre-screening process for potential candidates. Saving Changes...
Khai Ng.IT PMO | IT Project Manager| TTGROUPHanoi, Viet Nam
For me, I did not get any tangible benefit right after attaining certificate. But look around, I see many opportunities right now. I don't think many people will get such kind of benefits right after they get certificate, it depends on the company policy, I do think getting certificate is just a starting point of your journey to become more professional. Tangible benefits will be very proportional to the distance you have stepped on that journey. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Certainly helps to open doors, but still need the 'right stuff' to walk through. In my experience, the organization I was in when I earned it did not see the value, so I went elsewhere. Saving Changes...
Hi William, I definitely saw the benefits after obtaining PMP back in 2011 and most recently also after obtaining PMI-ACP too. This in terms of recognition by employers i.e. in getter better remuneration and perks especially when you move on to another job.
Employers and clients do recognize the value you bring to the organization interms of the knowledge, processes and best practices learned. Saving Changes...
Haseeb ZahoorDeputy Director Telecom Projects| DHA LahoreLahore, Pakistan
Still few years required to make people realize the importance of Project Management, so no significant benefits to PMPs in this part of world as well. Saving Changes...
Dana BrownleeCorporate Trainer| Professionalism Matters, Inc.Atlanta, Ga, United States
Absolutely, in my experience, it's well worth the investment Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
It gave me confidence and this led to better reputation and recognition.
What you do with more confidence and reputation can lead to more money or/and better job satisfaction.
I saw people leave their jobs after PMP because they wanted to work in more mature organisations, having greater impact.
Confidence means for example that you are respected and listened to in a Board room. It means that you are entrusted a big problem. It means that you can envision solution, take definitive actions and bring in results. Saving Changes...
It does provide a wider broad scope of project management knowledge that could be applied to the workforce.
To me personally, it helped build my credibility and demand with remuneration plus other benefits once I moved on from the current organization to a newer organization. The new employer was in demand of my skill sets and PMP certifications together with experience that I was going to bring to the new employer organization. Saving Changes...
For sure it is an added value to be certified since it serve as a demonstration of your dedication, knowledge and passion.
Recognition and reputation will help as a long term investment while your profile will stand alone shining among others competitors who are not securing the same qualifications. Saving Changes...
