smita KaradgeSenior consultant| Infosys India PVT LTDBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Could you please share the experience after PMP and what next after PMP. Saving Changes...
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Mohammad KetatProject Manager| Elevator Engineering EnterprisesDubai, United Arab Emirates
There are many answers to the question, hence my plan is to go for RMP to focus on risks management and ACP (agile approach).
I am utilizing PMI Webinars and Linkedin learning to continue adding value. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
My PMP, obtained in 2003, was a great ice breaker with prospective employers and clients. When I joined a new company in 2010, I became a de facto Microsoft Project subject matter. I wanted to have that skillset recognized a little more broadly and got my PMI-SP in 2012. Later, I started doing a lot of financial analysis. Given the financial industry is very much focused on risk management, I decided to make it my next focus. I got my PMI-RMP in 2016. I'm now doing contract work on a large agile project. I got my PMI-ACP in February to reflect my skill set for future contract opportunities.
One nice thing about your PMP is that it often makes it easier for you to meet the pre-requisites for other PMI certifications. You will see, for example, that your PMP will satisfy the 16 months of general project experience in the last five years for the PMI-ACP. Saving Changes...
smita KaradgeSenior consultant| Infosys India PVT LTDBengaluru, Karnataka, India
thanks stephane. I know its long way to go and grow. At this panic situation i need guidance and help. As i am just passed PMP want to know how to use the available resources for knowledge and opportunity
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May 18, 2020 3:42 PM
Stéphane Parent
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Ask yourself, Smita, what makes sense given your current situation. For example, given you work at Infosys, would developing and showcasing business analysis (PMI-PBA) or agile (PMI-ACP) help you professionally?
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
May 18, 2020 12:20 AM
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thanks stephane. I know its long way to go and grow. At this panic situation i need guidance and help. As i am just passed PMP want to know how to use the available resources for knowledge and opportunity
Ask yourself, Smita, what makes sense given your current situation. For example, given you work at Infosys, would developing and showcasing business analysis (PMI-PBA) or agile (PMI-ACP) help you professionally? Saving Changes...
Mbuih Zukane RetruyapHead of Development Projects| University of Dschang / Dschang University FoundationDistrict Heights, Md, United States
Dear Smita,
Are you asking the way forward concerning jobs or further certifications?
I think how to move forward has been elaborated hitherto. You can go for another PMI- based certification to supplement your PMP. Saving Changes...
Hey Smita - Some great feedback above from others on possible paths forward.
I also recently completed the PMP certification, though i have years of project and program management experience. It was important to me personally and professionally to be able to add that credential.
I have also spent many years as a facilitator, leader and personal coach. While the eager, ever-wanting-to-improve JP really wants to buckle down and tackle that next certification -- I also know the importance of swimming in the knowledge you have and using this time and space to find that next direction.
All that to say - don't dismiss the value of letting yourself celebrate your success passing PMP (congrats, btw!), and of also letting yourself take time with this certification to learn more. That could be through a few webinars, discussion threads like this, or otherwise. You will find that those pauses to stop and look around where you are can often reveal a path to where you really want to be. At the same time, you will diversify and expand on your current skillsets.
I suspect you'll get a number of really great suggestions on where to go next -- just wanted to make sure you also knew that it was okay to take the time to discover those options as you complete PDUs, etc. You never know what you might discover you're truly passionate about. Saving Changes...
Carlos FernandezPM I| Black BoxPembroke Pines, Fl, United States
Hello,
As for me, I am going to savor the moment and enjoy the recognition from my peers and the feeling of what I have accomplished. My plans are to continue to learn and help anyone that wants to get certified. I have started studying for the PMI-ACP just a few days after my PMP test. I really enjoyed all of the hard work it took to get certified and I don’t want that feeling to go away. I am having my resume updated and seeing where this takes me, maybe a promotion since I am the only one PMP certified at my office. I’m surprised that’s the norm where I work. I hope to change that too. I think having your PMP puts things in perspective. Hard work pays off. Good luck. Saving Changes...
