Greetings. I want to hear from the group--does having a PMP generally make you qualified to manage any kind of industry project, like IT, in the workforce (even if you do not have the industry experience) or is that a misconception? For example, I have no IT or HR experience, but do have a PMP. Would that still make me qualified to manage IT or HR projects? Saving Changes...
No. The PMP tests your knowledge of project management technical & power skills but does not venture into any domain-specific content. And I would suggest NO credential qualifies you to manage a project - your experience is a much better factor.
PMI's Talent Triangle calls out the importance of having sufficient relevant domain knowledge for someone to be an effective PM.
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Rohit PrajapatiEPC Manager| Waaree Energies LimitedSurat, Gujarat, India
A PMP shows that you understand the basic PM principles and methods applied across many industries and some experience in the role. How that is applied in different industries is often contextual and requires significantly more experience.
An example of how switching domains often works: A PM in IT works for a large health care company implementing new HR software. During that time, they learn much more about both the health care industry, and HR practices to steer IT decisions. That experience may enable them to successfully lead some but not all projects in either of those other fields, with some IT crossover. The mix of general PM to domain specific skill levels required will vary by the intent of individual projects. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I agree with my fellow colleagues - Definitely, not. Having a credential like the PMP is merely an indication that you have in-depth knowledge in project management but by no means it indicates that someone is capable of doing the job nor does it qualify you to manage a project. Experience is what matters and Carrie’s most weight when it comes to managing projects. Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
It is not theoretical knowledge but practical experience that makes a good project manager; I agree with the previous speakers.
However, I cannot agree with the repeated statements that the PMP only proves that someone has basic PM knowledge.
This is very different, and the PMI also positions the PMP certification very differently!
The name says it already:
PMP - Project Management Professional
A certification for experienced project managers! The Application Requirements also prove this!
The PMP is for already experienced professionals and proves not only basic knowledge but the ability to use advanced PM knowledge depending on the situation.
That a certain amount of technical knowledge (at least basics) is important and helpful or even necessary to be able to do a good PM job in the corresponding domain is another matter ...
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