Bernard GorePortfolio, Programme & Project Professional| NZ PoliceWellington, New Zealand
I'm a (very) experienced project and programme manager, with all the OGC certifications (Prince2, MSP, MoP, P3O, ITIL) looking to expand into the PMI certifications - because some of the places I'd like to work prefer those.
I'm already familiar with PMI PMBOK methodology etc both from a knowledge and real use view, and have the experience and education for both PMP and PgMP, so my question is, as I work mainly in the Programme (or should I say Program?) space, should I just go straight for PgMP, or is this still relatively less recognised, so I should go for PMP first? Saving Changes...
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Jacob SamuelsProject Manager| SynoTechNy, United States
PMP Certification has many importance. Can anyone guide me how to appear for the exam and preparation? Currently I am project manager since 5 years at the well known company in NY. I know the very less information about it as mentioned here - http://projectmanagementblogs.wordpress.co...-certification/
Thank you!
Regards,
Jacob Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Bernard, I would say go for what employers are looking for. If most of the places you'd like to work recognise PMP, then opt for that. PgMP is gaining ground from what I understand, but you might have to explain it to employers if they haven't come across it before. When it comes to screening CVs, seeing PMP might be all that they look for and require.
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Anonymous
Hi Jacob
Here are some of the things i did during my preparation and Ithink could be useful to you too.
1. The best source of updated information is from http://www.pmi.org. 2. There are many local PMI chapters everywhere - search and join them or visit and possibly attend trainings sometime \.
3. Many authorized training providers exist today everywhere and they cover everything training to exam guide.
4. Start reading PMBOK at least 3 times ( Latest and updated version from pmi )
5. Join groups and forums on the internet
6. If possible form a group for study , ( generally. when you attend classroom training or form a group and go for training by default a study group is formed and of-course you get discount too )
7. Some sites send Q/A daily for discussion and brainstorming
8. Use offline /online training materials for mock exam etc.. ( we practiced around 3k to 4k questions)
All the best .
Regards
Santosh
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Bernard GorePortfolio, Programme & Project Professional| NZ PoliceWellington, New Zealand
Thanks Elizabeth, that was exactly the type of assessment I was hoping for from those with your amount of experience.
Definitely leaning towards PMP now, and PgMP maybe in another year. What I'd really like is the new PfMP portfolio certification, but haven't quite got enough verifiable experience to get into the pilot of it - I've had the experience, but too much of it is not verifiable due to organisation and contact changes - guess I'll work towards that as third stage! Saving Changes...
