Should one go for PMI-ACP certification or one of the Disciplined Agile certifications offered by PMI after obtaining PMP?
Also, with PMP incorporating agile concepts, does it make sense to go for PMI-ACP or DA now? Or should one be focusing on obtaining knowledge & credential in a specific agile practice like Scrum, Kanban etc.
Any thoughts or suggestions? How helpful has the PMI-ACP or DA certification been in the real world?
I know it is dependent on an individual's personal background, aspiration and experience, but in general, which one is a better to opt for looking at future roadmap?
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Mohit
I personally would recommend going the PMI-ACP first as it will give you a general and overall understanding of Agile and the different frameworks and methodologies and in the future, it will help you better digest the DA.
RK
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1 reply by Mohit Joshi
May 06, 2021 11:46 AM
Mohit Joshi
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Thank you Rami.
Each year PMI is coming up with a new dimension to the project management learning and certification roadmap that it is difficult to plan which one to opt for to build on what you have already attained. I am also of the opinion that PMI-ACP is good comprehensive exam covering wide range of agile practices but many say (and from what I read online) if you already have attained PMP & PSM, it may not be much helpful.
Of course, you gain knowledge but with a credential like this from a gold standard institute, you would expect to gain more return for the investment made. Hence, my question.
I personally would recommend going the PMI-ACP first as it will give you a general and overall understanding of Agile and the different frameworks and methodologies and in the future, it will help you better digest the DA.
RK
Thank you Rami.
Each year PMI is coming up with a new dimension to the project management learning and certification roadmap that it is difficult to plan which one to opt for to build on what you have already attained. I am also of the opinion that PMI-ACP is good comprehensive exam covering wide range of agile practices but many say (and from what I read online) if you already have attained PMP & PSM, it may not be much helpful.
Of course, you gain knowledge but with a credential like this from a gold standard institute, you would expect to gain more return for the investment made. Hence, my question.
Best Regards, Mohit
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
May 06, 2021 12:18 PM
Rami Kaibni
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"Many Say - Many Things" - At the end of the day, you are the only one who will be able to evaluate if you return on investment is worth it or not.
I can only speak for myself: My return on investment was worth it. I hold more than 50 certifications and each one of those added value in a different way and supported my career growth and plan.
You should start by defining a career plan for yourself and then evaluate professional development options.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
May 06, 2021 11:46 AM
Replying to Mohit Joshi
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Thank you Rami.
Each year PMI is coming up with a new dimension to the project management learning and certification roadmap that it is difficult to plan which one to opt for to build on what you have already attained. I am also of the opinion that PMI-ACP is good comprehensive exam covering wide range of agile practices but many say (and from what I read online) if you already have attained PMP & PSM, it may not be much helpful.
Of course, you gain knowledge but with a credential like this from a gold standard institute, you would expect to gain more return for the investment made. Hence, my question.
Best Regards, Mohit
"Many Say - Many Things" - At the end of the day, you are the only one who will be able to evaluate if you return on investment is worth it or not.
I can only speak for myself: My return on investment was worth it. I hold more than 50 certifications and each one of those added value in a different way and supported my career growth and plan.
You should start by defining a career plan for yourself and then evaluate professional development options.
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