PM Debate: PM certification is not a good criteria to assess professional competence

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Incompetent employees cost organizations millions of dollars every year, both in lost productivity and rework to repair problems. Hiring an incompetent project manager is estimated to cost organizations an average of $240K in wasted on boarding costs. What do organizations have at their disposal to evaluate whether a professional is competent or not? Can certification be used as a criteria to determine if someone is competent? This is the topic of this episode of the PM Debate podcast. Listen and take part in the debate online.

The Project Management Debate Podcast is a weekly podcast that explores different topics related to project management, transformation, strategy, and leadership. The format of this 20-25 minute podcast includes a key question that is debated by Philip and Mary Elizabeth Diab. The structure includes a brief introduction, opening statements, questions and answers, and closing statements.