How do you feel about multi level certifications?

Manuel Perez Project Management Coordinator| Las Vegas Valley Water District North Las Vegas, Nv, United States

For example, PMP Level 1, PMP Level 2, etc. PMP Level 1 being the entry level equivalent to getting current type of certification. Level 2 and higher based on specific experience (Software Tools, Project Manager Role # of years, Project scope, etc.). That way, the certification will actually help establish where in the Profession the PM is.

Posted: Feb 20, 2020 2:21 PM

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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

I agree with Andrew that the progression is already there.

Posted: Feb 24, 2020 10:23 AM

Wade Harshman Scrum Master| GDIT Indianapolis, In, United States

Feb 20, 2020 4:54 PM

Replying to Manuel Perez

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True. Is just frustrating when I meet a PMP certified individual that have no idea on how to actually run a project by himself/herself. They might have been just the scheduler, or quality control manager, …. and those counts towards the total needed for certification. But they might not have any experience running the entire project as the PM and claim that because they obtained the PMP they can.

This is true, there are people who are awarded the PMP but don't have the knowledge or experience that are supposed to be necessary. This is why earning a PMP is not supposed to be an easy process. Unfortunately, there will always be people who look for shortcuts. We even find them here, on occasion.

I don't think having PMP tiers would resolve this, though. The same people would try to get the next level of certification, then the next, and the next without the additional education or experience.

Posted: Feb 24, 2020 3:21 PM

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