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The "poor" mans MBA.....project management

Christian Ocasio Gonzalez Nv, United States

I had no clue this was being promoted as such.

http://cnnmon.ie/2ikfNXM

Thoughts?

Posted: Jan 12, 2017 2:35 PM

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Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Interesting ....

Posted: Jan 12, 2017 5:13 PM

Anupam India

Thanks for sharing Christian.
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Posted: Jan 12, 2017 10:25 PM

Laxman Dudem Manager Hyderabad, India

Nice.. project management certification == poor man's MBA.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 3:48 AM

Drew Craig Sr. Agile & Product Coach| Vanguard Philadelphia, Pa, United States

I don't like it. I think it's wrong, and not the kind of tone, nor language, that should be used by anyone, let alone the VP [Product] of LinkedIn.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 6:27 AM (Updated by author: Jan 13, 2017 6:35 AM)

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

I agree with Andrew. I think the comparison is wrong and belittles both PMI's certification and the academic/executive MBAs.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 9:34 AM

Don Kim PROJECT-TO-PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT EXPERT| Seeking opportunities Sacramento, CA, United States

I wrote about something similar years ago:

http://www.projectation.com/is-the-pmp-a-b...t-than-the-mba/

I don't see what was offensive. Certificates and degrees like the PMP and the MBA are commodities that only verify that you studied and pass an exam, or for things like useless MBAs, that you spent even way more money and passed a bunch of exams.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 10:05 AM

Julia Cunningham Manager Project Management| Battelle Richland, Wa, United States

As the holder of a very low number PMP, I am not sure the rampant proliferation of PMPs has helped the value of mine, either. I also have a Master of Project Management degree, and will say that I learned significantly more through the course of that degree than in studying for and passing the PMP when it was a proctored paper bubble-sheet exam.
After stating all that, I enjoy the profession, but resent the tone of the article, but since I find the majority of "news stories" to be wrong or demeaning to someone, I'm going to go on about my business.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 12:17 PM

Demetrius Williams Atlanta, Ga, United States

I am not sure I agree with the article. I do not think it is a fair comparison of a MBA and PMP Certification, especially when the focus of the MBA is not on project management. Why an either or... they can compliment each other.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 3:42 PM

Wasif Toor Vice President| CureMD Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

I agree we're talking about apples and oranges here. Can't compare.

Posted: Jan 13, 2017 8:28 PM

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