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Rajendra Aswale
In efforts to ongoing self-development, I am planning to pursue certification either PMO-CP or PgMP. I possess overall 16 + yrs. of experience which includes both Program Management and PMO hands on experience. And already have PMP, PMI-ACP certification. My career goal is to move further in strategic planning and leadership roles. What will be recommendation on suitable certification?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Rajendra -

Have you reviewed job descriptions for potential positions you might aspire to in companies you might wish to work for as that is the best indicator of which certs might help.

Also for a senior leadership role, you may find an MBA to be more valuable than a cert in some organizations or industries.

Kiron
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1 reply by Rajendra Aswale
Aug 24, 2024 10:37 AM
Rajendra Aswale
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Thanks Kiron, yes I am following potential job descriptions for future roles however not observed any specific mention of certification.



And I already completed MBA, however surely will look for any suitable leadership course.

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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Rajendra, if you're career path is geared towards a leadership role, I would highly recommend you go for the PgMP.
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Rajendra Aswale
Aug 23, 2024 4:03 AM
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Rajendra -

Have you reviewed job descriptions for potential positions you might aspire to in companies you might wish to work for as that is the best indicator of which certs might help.

Also for a senior leadership role, you may find an MBA to be more valuable than a cert in some organizations or industries.

Kiron

Thanks Kiron, yes I am following potential job descriptions for future roles however not observed any specific mention of certification.



And I already completed MBA, however surely will look for any suitable leadership course.

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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
Aug 25, 2024 8:44 AM
Kiron Bondale
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Rajendra -

Unless you will join a large consulting firm that will be looking to leverage their consultants' credentials as a selling point in bids, pursuing further credentials is really going to be more a point of personal aspiration than a benefit career-wise. As someone with a slew of credentials who chooses NOT to advertise those in social media, I have not had anything beyond my PMP and my MBA really matter when seeking or being promoted into senior leadership positions.

Kiron
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Aug 24, 2024 10:37 AM
Replying to Rajendra Aswale
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Thanks Kiron, yes I am following potential job descriptions for future roles however not observed any specific mention of certification.



And I already completed MBA, however surely will look for any suitable leadership course.

Rajendra -

Unless you will join a large consulting firm that will be looking to leverage their consultants' credentials as a selling point in bids, pursuing further credentials is really going to be more a point of personal aspiration than a benefit career-wise. As someone with a slew of credentials who chooses NOT to advertise those in social media, I have not had anything beyond my PMP and my MBA really matter when seeking or being promoted into senior leadership positions.

Kiron
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1 reply by Rajendra Aswale
Aug 27, 2024 7:04 AM
Rajendra Aswale
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Thanks Kiron for advise, this is helpful.
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Rajendra Aswale
Aug 25, 2024 8:44 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Rajendra -

Unless you will join a large consulting firm that will be looking to leverage their consultants' credentials as a selling point in bids, pursuing further credentials is really going to be more a point of personal aspiration than a benefit career-wise. As someone with a slew of credentials who chooses NOT to advertise those in social media, I have not had anything beyond my PMP and my MBA really matter when seeking or being promoted into senior leadership positions.

Kiron
Thanks Kiron for advise, this is helpful.

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