Accidental Project Manager without PMP cert vs Project Manager with PMP cert
Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
I'm interested in any feed back on the two types of Project Managers.
Accidental Project Managers learn from real life experiences leading projects. Most APM's do have exposure to PMBOK and training in project management, but no PMP certification. APM's continue to develop project management skills.
PMP's had to follow the PMI's route to become certified. Saving Changes...
PMP certification requires Experience as part of the requirements, so I wouldn't see these as either/or. Whichever way one comes into the PM profession - accidentally or otherwise - they can choose whether or not to get certified. Now whether or not someone becomes a better PM by getting certified vs. in other ways is certainly open for debate, but I think certification does have many different kinds of benefits Saving Changes...
Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
Thanks for your comments Samuel. Saving Changes...
Ruben B ThanarubanHead of Information Technology| Ontario Real Estate AssociationMarkham, Ontario, Canada
I agree with Samuel's comment. I was an accidental PM because of the work I did. Later with sufficient experience, I got certified and it has helped me better manage projects.
With PMP Certification , a P M's approach to project management shall be logical & scientific which results in projects less prone to failures. Saving Changes...
Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
Good point Krishna! Saving Changes...
Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
Let's re-startup a discussion on this subject. Saving Changes...
You've highlighted two scenarios. There are a couple of others:
1. The Accidental PM who realizes there is much they don't know and goes and gets some formal education and/or mentoring/coaching.
2. The formally educated (aligned with PMBOK or other PM bodies of knowledge) PM who refuses to attain credentials as he/she doesn't believe they will add much value to their career and development.
Either of those scenarios can yield a competent PM.
I was not PMP a year ago that didn't stop me from delivering successful projects. But what I learned was from years of experience and best practices prevalent around me. PMP provides you with a more structured approach to handle projects without falling in to the ditch of experience which can be tough. I don't say that earning a PMP without experience will make you a good project manager but experience topped with PMP is like icing on cake. Saving Changes...
Drake SettsuProject Manager / BloggerHi, United States
