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Erika Simpson Project Manager| Neogov Savannah, Ga, United States
Hello! I'm looking for my next certification. I'm considering either the Risk Management Certification, PgMP or the new PMO Certification.  What would you recommend? Do you have another suggestion? I currently have a PMP, MBA, and Six Sigma Black Belt.
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
Each time I decided to spend money and effort in a certification I make my own estimation about future market demands and/or take a better position in my actual work place. Because of that I have 3 certifications from PMI (PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA) and 3 SAFe certifications. The last ones because my previous work place. So, that´s my way of thinking that, as you can see, sometimes can work and sometimes could not work. At the end, just estimation.
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Erika -

A credential should always support your near or longer term aspirations. What roles or goals do you have? Those should help you narrow down things...

Kiron
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Md. Golam Rob Talukdar
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Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
RMP
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Erika, Both credentials that you’ve mentioned are great but you should choose the credential that complements your career path and goals.
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Erika Simpson Project Manager| Neogov Savannah, Ga, United States

Thank you all for the feedback! I think in the short-term the RMP makes sense and then moving on longer term to PgMP and then eventually the PMO cert.



I'm managing software implementations now, but one day hope to manage a team of PMs and more strategic projects.

Thanks again!
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Prasanna Chilukamarri Kansas City, Mo, United States

@Erika, I'm currently evaluating myself, at one point i took all requirements needed for PMI-ACP , but i paused and started exploring PgMP, which is most likely my next certification, i am PMP and Systems Engineer, I believe it totally depends on what you plan for future work , Since you are already PMP , i believe we are pretty good a managing some good size projects. And me being an engineering I juggle with Programs that are trickling down to projects with agile mindset. So, i chose PgMP.



I believe if you have lot of projects adding up to programs and there is no individual doing it, that would be a great move , you being an MBA is a + .
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Mike Frenette Manager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Erika, you appear to have an interest in project management offices. PMOs are highly respected assets that tie into the need for business transformation in many organizations today. As a PMP, you are already managing project teams. If you also have experience as a general manager, especially in projects aimed at digital transformations, a medium or longer term goal of gaining PMO experience and going for the certification makes a lot of sense.

I also highly recommend The Brightline Transformation Compass | Brightline Initiative to help you keep an eye on strategic alignment and business benefits realization.

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