Why an organisation would promote PMP certification to its PM team?
Alexandre DebernardPMP / Intellectual Property & Patent Mgmt / Sr Electronic Engineer| Legrand Group
More and more business promotes PMP certification for their project manager. For example like Landis & Gyr “The PMP certification validates the experience and know-how we bring to each of our customers.”
Do you have any such insider reason you would be free to share? Business reasons why an organization would want PMP certification for its PM team?
Bruce Wilkinson MBA, PMPExpert Project Manager / Trustworthy Executive Assistant / Business Coach| goBRUCE Business ServicesCuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
This is similar to the way some companies require certain education levels for a given job and governments require schooling and licensing for some occupations. Some companies are trying to improve the chances for project success by ensuring that their PM team members are all experienced, trained, and using a unified approach by requiring certification. It is simply one way to demonstrate professionalism and expertise which can enhance efficiency and rate of project success. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
When your company has to put your résumé in front of a new client, the PMP is a good indicator of achievement and competencies. Saving Changes...
Luis Fernando MirandaInternational Project Manager| Coca-Cola EuroPacific PartnersMadrid, Madrid, Spain
Some clients require PMP certified professionals to execute the project, I think that´s a reason for you to consider having them in your company. Also, PMP certification gives professionals a frame and methodology to execute project in an organized way and to monitor and control time, scope and costs being able to report this information back to business, that´s very valuable. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I would think, Luis, that CAPM would be sufficient to ensure that all team members are working within the same framework. PMP is really more valuable for project managers. Saving Changes...
Alexandre DebernardPMP / Intellectual Property & Patent Mgmt / Sr Electronic Engineer| Legrand Group
Thank you all for your feedbacks. Keep them coming. Saving Changes...
James PorterSr. Project Planner| Hitachi Rail STS USAGlenshaw, Pa, United States
Another factor is that beyond demonstrated PM knowledge, a PMP is to perform duties with high ethical standards. The certification is no guarantee, of course, but it indicates the PMP has stated his/her commitment to do so. Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
In addition, being a PMP obliges the certificate holder to train and earn PDUs. In that way, the company feels more confident that the PMO, composed by varios PMP, stays up to date with Project Management related topics. Saving Changes...
Alexandre DebernardPMP / Intellectual Property & Patent Mgmt / Sr Electronic Engineer| Legrand Group
@James: Thanks for your comment on integrity. This is key.
@ Eduard: The ongoing training is a guarantee for the organization that its PMP''s PMs are indeed keeping up with other organizations. Saving Changes...
MAEN QADDOURAHProject Director| AJ SAUDIJeddah, Saudi Arabia
PMP is a reputable achievement Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
In accordance to PMI, when you read inside the hadbook "he PMP recognizes the competence of an individual to perform in the role of a project manager,specifically experience in leading and directing projects". For me, and I could be wrong, it is a matter of market positioning. Saving Changes...
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