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PMP Req: Pierre Le Manh's commitment to set the course for a gold standard in professional certifications

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Sarah Goble Project Manager| Sargento Sheboygan, Wi, United States
Hi - I am curious if with Pierre Le Manh's commitment to set the course for a gold standard in professional certifications, will the PMP requirement return to hours of project directing/leading, rather than months? Many of us who took the PMP had to account for the hours, and going to months seems to "water down" the requirements from what they used to be. How are others feeling about that?
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Sarah -

If he was really serious about making it a "gold standard", they would require a board evaluation of candidates and not just a random audit followed by passing a knowledge application test.

But PMI's focus continues to be on quantity over quality...

Kiron
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Dec 20, 2024 2:18 PM
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Kiron, I can't disagree with that. My concern exactly!
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Fabian Crosa
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PMO Leader | Speaker & Mentor | Content Leader – PMOGA Latin America Hub| Catholic University of Uruguay Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
Hi. This is an interesting question and I understand your point about how this change may be perceived as a "dilution" of the requirements. Traditionally, PMP certification has been noted for its rigor, and the focus on hours allowed for an accurate reflection of practical project management experience. Switching to months as a metric may simplify the process for some, but it could also create the impression of a less demanding standard. If Pierre Le Manh's goal is to establish a gold standard, it would be ideal for PMI to reinforce clarity and rigor in the way experience is assessed, whether it is hours, months or a combination. An interesting proposal could be to incorporate an assessment by a committee of experts, who review and validate case studies or experience submitted by applicants, complementing the current requirements. This would further strengthen the credibility and prestige of the certification. It would be interesting to know the community's perspective: do you think this change affects the perception of the PMP or responds to a need to adapt to a broader market? I look forward to hearing more opinions! 😊
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 19, 2024 4:54 PM
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Sarah -

If he was really serious about making it a "gold standard", they would require a board evaluation of candidates and not just a random audit followed by passing a knowledge application test.

But PMI's focus continues to be on quantity over quality...

Kiron
Kiron, I can't disagree with that. My concern exactly!
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Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany
I heard Pierre LeManh say that PMP is already the gold standard.

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