The PMP certification demonstrates a solid knowledge of applying a proven framework for managing projects. Following a framework or guideline helps reduce risk on projects and improves documentation, and communication, and it reassures stakeholders. Saving Changes...
Manfred KressSenior Project Manager, PMP| Atos Information Technology GmbHTaunusstein, Germany
I'm also a "member of the experience path" party. I started my PM career more than 20 years ago, more or less accidentally. Even certifications already exists, no one cared about them, and it was a journey into the unknown. But soon it was an interesting journey, doing the work and find out "hey, this is PM work". Later on I do certifications to show to the others my prooved experience.
Today it is necessary to have certifications, employers and customers ask about them. Employers ask more about "basic" certifications as result of education, customers the more (method based, technology based) specific ones based on experience like PMP, Scrum certificates or Microsoft specialist.
As already others wrote it is a mixture and the ratio depends on the planned career path, but it will be a good approach to start with some education to get basic knowledge about the concepts.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jul 02, 2016 6:22 PM
George Lewis
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Blas - so you go for certifications first and then get experience.
Blas AcostaDesign Technical Lead - Technical Project Manager| Bank of AmericaTavares, Fl, United States
As time goes by I understand the importance of experience and how much experience weights into an opportunity of job. Now, I also believe that it is best when you can show to your employers and other people that you are an expert in the matter... and this is when certification comes handy. It shows that you understand the concepts, rules, methods, etc. Early in my career it was hard to find a job because it required experience and I did not have the degree... I finish my degree, gained the experience and its almost like the degree now is secondary to the experience. But is best when you have both!. So get certified and continue working on your experience.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jul 02, 2016 6:26 PM
George Lewis
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Blas - so you go for certifications first and then get experience.
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jul 01, 2016 12:04 PM
Replying to Manfred Kress
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I'm also a "member of the experience path" party. I started my PM career more than 20 years ago, more or less accidentally. Even certifications already exists, no one cared about them, and it was a journey into the unknown. But soon it was an interesting journey, doing the work and find out "hey, this is PM work". Later on I do certifications to show to the others my prooved experience.
Today it is necessary to have certifications, employers and customers ask about them. Employers ask more about "basic" certifications as result of education, customers the more (method based, technology based) specific ones based on experience like PMP, Scrum certificates or Microsoft specialist.
As already others wrote it is a mixture and the ratio depends on the planned career path, but it will be a good approach to start with some education to get basic knowledge about the concepts.
Blas - so you go for certifications first and then get experience.
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jul 02, 2016 2:59 PM
Replying to Blas Acosta
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As time goes by I understand the importance of experience and how much experience weights into an opportunity of job. Now, I also believe that it is best when you can show to your employers and other people that you are an expert in the matter... and this is when certification comes handy. It shows that you understand the concepts, rules, methods, etc. Early in my career it was hard to find a job because it required experience and I did not have the degree... I finish my degree, gained the experience and its almost like the degree now is secondary to the experience. But is best when you have both!. So get certified and continue working on your experience.
Blas - so you go for certifications first and then get experience.
Manisha NigamSenior Consultant| Design Convergence (www.designconvergence.co.in)Greater Seattle Area, United States
In my opinon, for PMP, atleast an year experience to get a feel of how projects are executed, its life cycle, would help a person while preparing for it. Saving Changes...
Steve Swiftowner| Silver OttersSt Kilda, Vic, Australia
I gained experience first and then got my PMP certification. My background is in arts, entertainment and events management. I do not know of another PMP with my background. If you can do the job and have a good track record you'll get hired for your experience ahead of a qualification. Saving Changes...
KHIN THETMONProject Manager| Movacloud Inc.Tokyo, Japan
Experience, certification and knowledge , all must be required. Everybody must struggle and did best effort for certification. After that, they can expand and use their knowledge in practical fields. So, all are related. Saving Changes...
