John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
OK, you have your PMP credentials, where you expecting the 20% pay increase, mahogany desk and more? I am hearing a few people indicate the certification does/did not pay off. Is it not true that one receives in return what they place forth? Saving Changes...
Wilson ChungEngineering Project Management Consultant| Dell TechnologiesRio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Besides the recognition, the PMP certification provides me the credentials to discuss (and negotiate) trade-offs related to management approaches/efforts/resources.
A certified PMP should be more capable to deliver the results according to the expectations. The increase in the project success rates should fund the increase of your salary. Bottom line, business people are concerned about ROI when increasing costs. Saving Changes...
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For me it felt good to have such a highly regarded external validation of my project management methodology knowledge. Generally external validation isn't very high on my needs list but this certification helped me understand -- how much I really understand! Saving Changes...
Well, PMP certification didn't have a direct impact on my salary - but I'm now more "sellable" by my company. Reason behind that may be, that I worked following the PM methodology knowledge in my past positions for long time. I learned PMI based PM knowledge very short after becoming a project manager. So in my point of view the knowledge of the methodology was the main gain for me (as a "checklist" / "guideline") - the certification "only a badge to show to others". Maybe the last point had been the reason, it took me more than 9 years to go for the certification.
Being a member of PMI on the other hand provided me with much opportunity to connect and network. That is incredibly helpful for improving my capabilities and increasing my knowledge. So, I stay with it: certification is "only a badge", but it is a powerful door-opener.
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1 reply by John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSM
Mar 30, 2016 2:54 PM
John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSM
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Rolf I agree with your "badge" principle as it does create the "Certified PMP Sherriff" wearing his badge. You are also correct that networking via various PMI channels (including this one) is priceless for the rewards one can reap in climbing their success ladder.
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John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
Mar 30, 2016 9:30 AM
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Well, PMP certification didn't have a direct impact on my salary - but I'm now more "sellable" by my company. Reason behind that may be, that I worked following the PM methodology knowledge in my past positions for long time. I learned PMI based PM knowledge very short after becoming a project manager. So in my point of view the knowledge of the methodology was the main gain for me (as a "checklist" / "guideline") - the certification "only a badge to show to others". Maybe the last point had been the reason, it took me more than 9 years to go for the certification.
Being a member of PMI on the other hand provided me with much opportunity to connect and network. That is incredibly helpful for improving my capabilities and increasing my knowledge. So, I stay with it: certification is "only a badge", but it is a powerful door-opener.
Rolf I agree with your "badge" principle as it does create the "Certified PMP Sherriff" wearing his badge. You are also correct that networking via various PMI channels (including this one) is priceless for the rewards one can reap in climbing their success ladder. Saving Changes...
Jennifer BrowerIT Project Manager ConsultantOrland Park, Il, United States
My PMP added about as much value as my Masters in Project Management, maybe more. I'm a contractor so having multiple certifications is always good for me since I'm constantly selling myself. I'm wondering if the PMI-ACP certification is also valuable? I've been putting off taking the exam since it came out. I have a CSM certification and I'm not really psyched to do another PMI exam.
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1 reply by John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSM
Mar 30, 2016 3:55 PM
John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSM
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Jennifer, I too am a contractor and have already seen the value of having the magical letters PMP after my name. It carries more value than my MBA and Six Sigma Green (naturally to both!) and I encourage you to pursue you PMI-ACP when "mentally rested" to spearhead the test on a one-and-done basis. Keep us abreast to your testing and well wishes on the exam.
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John Caron, MBA, PMP, CSMVP - Technology Project Solutions Consultant| Bank of AmericaJacksonville, Fl, United States
Mar 30, 2016 3:46 PM
Replying to Jennifer Brower
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My PMP added about as much value as my Masters in Project Management, maybe more. I'm a contractor so having multiple certifications is always good for me since I'm constantly selling myself. I'm wondering if the PMI-ACP certification is also valuable? I've been putting off taking the exam since it came out. I have a CSM certification and I'm not really psyched to do another PMI exam.
Jennifer, I too am a contractor and have already seen the value of having the magical letters PMP after my name. It carries more value than my MBA and Six Sigma Green (naturally to both!) and I encourage you to pursue you PMI-ACP when "mentally rested" to spearhead the test on a one-and-done basis. Keep us abreast to your testing and well wishes on the exam. Saving Changes...
Tanish MathurAssistant Vice President| HSBC, Commercial BankingBangalore, Karnataka, India
Congrats John !!!
Well this is quite interesting to figure out what PMP credential has paid off. I am in my second cycle of PMP credential & would like to list down benefits/advantages based on my experience.
1. I was managing projects earlier as well before PMP but after going through PMBOK & earning the credential it gives a different perspective on lot of things. I could able to apply lot of concepts into practical usage most importantly on Scope & Risk management.
2. Clients get confidence on the profile when they see that the resource who is going to manage the project is PMP certified.
3. There are many job opportunities where you qualify because the minimum eligibility is PMP certification.
4. Knowledge exposure you get while maintaining your PDU's & by volunteer experience.
5. You are better poised & place in comparison with a colleague of similar experience & exposure.
6. You can hit on to better opportunities if you are placed among pool of resources.
7. You are little ahead in getting promoted to next level.
8. Sense of accomplishment, achievement & recognition are always there. Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
If you took the PMP certification to get a pay rise, you have to change the focus.
If you are better professional, surely you will naturally have an increase in pay Saving Changes...
