Is PMP Certification Worth It? | Coffee with Brett

In this episode, Brett breaks down the pros and cons of PMP certification, including:

0:00:00 - Intro
00:00:20 - What does PMP stand for?
00:00:28 - What is PMP certification?
00:03:25 - Should you get your PMP?
00:03:54 - Benefits of PMP certification
00:03:57 - Build core project management skills
00:04:31 - Provides a structured framework for how to manage projects
00:06:05 - Gives you professional clout in the project management industry
00:06:32 - Opens the door to career opportunities
00:06:59 - Increases your potential for a raise and/or promotion
00:07:41 - PMP certification eligibility requirements
00:08:52 - Maintaining your PMP certification status
00:09:50 - PMP Certification Guide

PMP is a credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) that stands for Project Management Professional. Being PMP-certified helps you build core project management skills and provides a structured framework for managing projects. PMP certification can also open doors to job opportunities and boost your salary potential as a project manager.

Just be aware that PMP certification requires a good deal of project management experience and education before you’re even eligible to take the exam. And you’ll need to invest time and money into exam preparation and maintaining your certification.

Watch this video for more insight into how PMP certification benefits your career—plus what considerations should go into your decision to get PMP-certified (or not).

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[MatthijsvanWaveren]

PMP certification is indeed worth the effort you put in! I did it five years ago, and I am using it now in digital projects. I have got two projects in parallel now. I started using TeamGantt, and I love your videos. In addition, I can register viewing your videos as PMP PDUs :-)

[KARIS]

I’m brand new to project management.
Loved this video, and sharing coffee with you!
Thank you!

[demetriusroberts]

With regards to your comment for managing people, PMP has added servant leadership as a knowledge body. Therefore, knowing how to lead and having at least 5 years of leadership experience made those questions easy for me. YOU DO NEED TO KNOW HOW TO LEAD and APPLY SOFT SKILLS TO PASS.

[demetriusroberts]

Another point, you do not need experience of “leading” a project. You need 4, 500-7, 500 of full PMBOK lifecycle experience to establishing eligibility to take the PMP test.

[claudiabarajas]

I'm interested in getting PMP certified and have been working towards requirements for this. Any recommendations on what training programs are worth checking out?
Would love to get a study group going for other PM interested as well.

Some background on me: I have been doing project work for the digital consumer print and business signage industry for about 5 + years. I have no additional education beyond my HS Degree and a pmp boot camp I took almost 6 years ago. I have lead projects from a variety complexities with both internal and external partners across the many different teams, from individual divisions to leadership group. Additionally, I am self taught in most PM methodologies including Agile.

So for anyone interested, dont be afraid of starting from the bottom remember we all start somewhere. Let's get a study group started and get certified together. 😁

[yarazoom]

I took a PMP basics course provided by the company I was working in, given by employees with PMP certification by PMI. I agree the requirements for the certification are tough to gather (at least for me). So, I'm looking for other certifications that could add value withouth having the PMP. You mentioned you are a certified Scrub Master, in comparison with PMP how complicated is it? From your fear of tests, I guess a lot less. ;) I work more in Supply Chain projects. Any recommendations?

[MrMusic]

I think it's not worth it, it's too expensive to prepare, pass and maintain