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Project Management Professional Accreditation
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:50 pm
I just heard about this at work. Does anyone have any experience and if so in your opinion is it worth the hassle?
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:51 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
PMP? Yes, definitely worth it.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 7:56 pm to The First Cut
Yep worth it but a pain in the arse to get and maintain
This post was edited on 4/29/14 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:03 pm to nino2469
In what way is it worth it? Is it worth it for someone with a proven track record in project management or only those straight out of school to get a foot in the door?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:06 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
You can't test for the pmp straight out of school. I've heard it's better for some fields (IT) than others (construction), but that's just talk through the grapevine.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:07 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
It's very worth it and will put more
Money in your pocket. A PMP cert is money in the bank.
Money in your pocket. A PMP cert is money in the bank.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:08 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
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In what way is it worth it? Is it worth it for someone with a proven track record in project management or only those straight out of school to get a foot in the door?
You won't be able to get it straight out of school. You pretty much have to have a proven track record to get it.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:09 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
If you're in construction, CMAA's CCM will be more valuable
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:13 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Depends.
What sector do you work in? I have mine and work for an oil major. Does nothing for me. However, alot of the PMs on the EPC side have them. They say it helps on their side.
On the other hand, working for my company, if you want to work in IT. It's a requirement.
Relatively easy to get if you have experience. A PITA to maintain, especially if your company won't pay for the continuing education credits.
What sector do you work in? I have mine and work for an oil major. Does nothing for me. However, alot of the PMs on the EPC side have them. They say it helps on their side.
On the other hand, working for my company, if you want to work in IT. It's a requirement.
Relatively easy to get if you have experience. A PITA to maintain, especially if your company won't pay for the continuing education credits.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:17 pm to SG_Geaux
I see that there is an hours requirement of project management. It seems very hard to qualify one persons definition of project management hours versus another. For example 4 years of being a military officer in a leadership position would lead me to believe that is the equivalent to 48 months and 35,040 project management hours.
This post was edited on 4/29/14 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:27 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Yes, got mine a year or so ago and made a pretty major jump with it.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:49 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
It somewhat depends on your work area of practice (IT, engineering, construction, etc). It is a very nice resume builder and certainly helps a lot of people become more marketable.
It can be a great thing particularly if your company sponsors it by paying for the exam costs and PDU credits.
It can be a great thing particularly if your company sponsors it by paying for the exam costs and PDU credits.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 8:54 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
what is the process for getting one? So many years/hours of experience and passing a test?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 9:08 pm to kingbob
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what is the process for getting one? So many years/hours of experience and passing a test?
Basically. 35 contact hours in a training course recognized by PMI. Then 4500 hours "leading" projects in one of the discipline focus areas. Then pass the test.
The 4500 hours can't overlap and the "leading" is pretty subjective. When I got mine I used working on various projects as technical assurance for the electrical discipline as the basis for my hours. My application went through with no issues.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 9:36 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Does military stuff count toward your hours?
I've thought about getting it but dont think it'll matter in my line of work.
I've thought about getting it but dont think it'll matter in my line of work.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 9:40 pm to jfturner212
Yes, military counts. What Nobs says is right. 4500 documented hours. If you don't have a degree it's more.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 9:40 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Just what we need in the world, more PMPs. 
Posted on 4/29/14 at 9:46 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
A PMP often implies plain project management skills but no business content which is why I don't hire many. Obviously there are exceptions and many have both but a person who tries to run things based on a project plan usually just annoys the people doing the real work.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:05 pm to siliconvalleytiger
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a person who tries to run things based on a project plan usually just annoys the people doing the real work.
You are right - real schedules, budgets, and accountability are annoying.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 10:06 pm to siliconvalleytiger
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a person who tries to run things based on a project plan
The fat old ladies with the rolling briefcases annoy me too.
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