My employer is considering investing in me to get my PMP, but before they do they've asked me to research and develop a proposal for cost analysis and impact of the designation. I've searched many forums and find many opinions as to why an individual should or should not invest in the certification, 99.99% of the arguments are based on the job opportunities involved. Why would my employer invest in me a certification that best suits me when in a job search?? That's insane!
What value does the certification bring to our organization? Is it strictly a marketing tool?? Does it gain us a market advantage? Where are the posts/feeds supporting this perspective?