Joshua HestandSenior Project Manager| GeodisNashville, Tn, United States
I'm in Project management for information technology and manage multiple projects with different schedule models. I see the usefulness of sharpening scheduling knowledge but I'm wondering if this $520 course, 170 questions over 3 1⁄2 hours is worth it in the long run. Do you think this is a sound investment, and especially for anybody that has taken this micro certification? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Joshua
You are the only one who can speak to that as it depends on how you think it will add value to your a professional and your future career goals. For me personally and professionally, it was worth it.
Regarding the $520, you mean the certification cost ? I am not aware that PMI offers SP Courses ?
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Segun AgudaSr. Project Scheduler | Project ManagerHouston, Texas, United States
I think you have to consider two factors before enrolling for any certification.
Check if this is important for your line of work. For example, I also run scheduling program for my projects, hence I consider this certification important.
Consider if it will boost your role at work and if that part of knowledge is actually required.
The course prepares you for the exam. It does not necessarily mean that you will be ready for the job practically.
By researching the local job market, you will know the importance of this certificate for employers. Saving Changes...
Anonymous
"If you have advanced knowledge and experience developing, managing and maintaining project schedules and you’d like to showcase your skills, then the PMI-SP is an excellent choice for you"
It's not my strongest area - but I've put this one on the bottom of the list because outside the PMI world... I don't want to be the PMO schedule master / fixer. It's important, but at my company...that's exactly what would happen. I've fought to get exposure upstream, where so many problems for the PMO office originate, so I can really influence the quality of charter, business case, scope and design...to touch the aspects of the projects where you learn, adapt, lead and get a chance to be creative.
Like many companies - you kind of get siloed and treated like a wizard that runs a vital library way, way downstream. Folks are grateful for the results, but kind of dismiss the skill as "already covered by the PMP"
For IT - I think it's good for personal knowledge. It can help you become better.... but I'd make sure the opportunities it opens are ones you actually want, particularly within the org your working in. Agile may be better.
I think other industries would value this a more...
I'll work for it after I get caught up on Agile - I'm seeking more depth on lean and have to go outside PMI to get it,
so I see value -- but I'm not going to advertise the way I would with say ACP, PMP, PBA, RMP, etc. :) Saving Changes...
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