Most sought after PM certification/qualification in 2023?

Linda -

I'd expect there's a really big gap between the PMP and ANY other PMI credential. Once the PMP has been attained the focus normally shifts to credentials related to the domain one is managing projects in.

I'd assume it would be the PMI-ACP given the continued volume of companies adopting adaptive methods and the long tenure of that credential.

Kiron

Linda

Professional development is not one-size-fits-all so instead of going after the most sought credentials, I suggest you concentrate on credentials that do compliment you career path and goals.

Given what you’ve mentioned, I believe getting a Business Analysis certificate such as the CBAP from IIBA would add lots of value to you. In your role, having business analysis skills and knowledge is as important as your project management skills so both together is a great recipe for success.

Following that, you can also check PMO Global Alliance, the do have couple of interesting PMO Credentials

Hope this helps.

RK

Greetings everyone.

As a short-term objective, I am pursuing the Agile Hybrid Project Pro Micro-Credential to complement my PMP certification obtained in 2017. My primary motivation is to demonstrate my proficiency in managing hybrid projects, which have become increasingly prevalent in today's business landscape.

After purchasing the course and exam (as a package deal), I diligently reviewed the prescribed resources and completed the course. However, I must admit that I was somewhat disappointed with the content. The course modules, particularly in the first half, focused heavily on terminology related to predictive life cycles, whereas I was anticipating a greater emphasis on agile or hybrid terminology. Furthermore, the questions in the course modules were often unclear, as they used both predictive and hybrid/agile terminology interchangeably but inconsistently. The final practice quiz did not align with the course material.

Although the course is beneficial for enhancing project management skills and knowledge and applying traditional project management concepts in a hybrid context, I am concerned about its adequacy in preparing one for the credential exam.

A more practical option would have been to offer members the opportunity to purchase the exam at a reduced cost, provided they have completed the equivalent hours of qualifying online training focused on hybrid and agile methodologies.

In any case, I would appreciate any advice on how to effectively prepare for the credential exam.

Kind regards,
Linda

Linda, you do make a good point and Ive heard the same from many. I felt that the micro-credential exam is experience based and not heavily related to the course material.

I only took the course and then sat for the exam immediately afterwards and while I found it experience based, I didn't find it that difficult to pass but I have years of experience managing project in an agile and hybrid environments. If someone asks my advice, I always suggest taking the PMI-ACP before the Hybrid Micro-credential.

If you have experience managing teams in an agile and hybrid environment then the exam shouldn't be that challenging for you but if not, then I suggest reading additional resources. I can recommend one resource that is agile related: Mike Griffiths PMI-ACP exam prep book is one of the best resources Ive used an still refer to it up to date.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Hi Rami.

Just letting you know that I passed the Agile Hybrid Project Pro Micro-Credential exam today.
I followed your advice and worked through some PMI-ACP materials in preparation for the exam.

Thanks!
Regards, Linda