Project Management Professional (PMP) Discussions
Certification

Best PMP study resource or book?

PMP certification: Is there a way around the 35 hours of training/education required to apply for the certificate? I have plenty project management experience and have study materials from someone who took the boot camp so I don’t need or want to sit through a week long course.

PMP certification: Is there a way around the 35 hours of training/education required to apply for the certificate? I have plenty PMP experience and have study materials from someone who took the boot camp so I don’t need or want to sit through a week long course.

How are PMP certifications perceived in the Product Management space? Does it give you a tiny edge or is it seen as a meaningless cram certification?

What’s the salary I should ask when switching to another company? Project manager/5yoe/SC/PMP and CSM certified/experience with commercial consulting so no clearance but have an interview with public sector firm

Anyone know if big 4 tax will support earning a PMP certification? (And/or allow you to expense exam/education costs?) I’m a CPA and PMP isn’t required, but think it’s valuable long term

Path to become a Director of Engineering in Google - Should one choose the Solution Architect or the Engineering Manager route? Would something like a PMP / PgMP add value if you’re already a Solution architect?
Appreciate your thoughts on this.

Thoughts on PMP certification? Does this actually help or hold value in consulting or better to attain for potential exit opps in the future?

Anyone who has or planning to have a PMP cert? How hard was it and is it still (was) worth it?

How to choose between CSM and PMP?

If I were to go to school / earn a cert in 2021, which would provide the best ROI? MBA, Master of Data Science, or PMP? Go!

Anyone write their pmp in quarantine?

PMP test question. Feel like an idiot: took a super intense prep course in March. Because of covid they made it virtual. I really don't learn well in a virtual environment. Then had to postpone taking the test also bc of covid and ended up failing it (test felt nothing like the mock exams). Very deflating. Now 4 months later trying to figure out how much independent study it's going to take to pass it. Any tips or encouragement? Would like to knock it out in the next 2-3 weeks.

Deloitte federal folks, have an offer for 100k, 2500 sign on bonus in GPS, bump in what I make now. Have public trust and PMP, CSM, Itel, CSPO, and Prosci. Good offer given have two years of exp in fed consulting or fed contracting? Appreciate good feedback.

Is it worth getting an MBA if you have a PMP? Seeing lots of different opinions on this.

Also, it is important to go to a big reputable grad school like Hopkins, Penn State or do MBA programs at smaller (much cheaper) online schools like University of Arizona etc. hold the same weight when it comes to boosting your career? Granted one is only considering accredited MBA programs & schools.

PMP any good?

Any recos for good online PMP test prep classes?

Looking at getting my PMP remotely. What’s the most cost effective program to use? Not trying to get ripped off.

Given that the promotions will be slim to none in the next few years, I am on a quest to get as many certifications as possible to be ready when the market is up again. In your experience, what certifications have been most useful or in demand? I am going thinking PMP, CISA, Tableau?

I’m looking to take the PMP while I have some downtime. Any recommendations for classes to fulfill the 35 hours of education/training? Also, what did you use to study?

Generally speaking, what salary range would I get offered if I made the jump to consulting in the DC area? (Current GS-13 Program Analyst, former contractor, PMP, Secret Clearance)

What certifications are good for technical project manager? I was thinking to start with PSM and PSPO and then move to ITIL, ITSM. Not sure about this though. Not planning to do PMP as I think it’s more waterfall focused. Was also thinking about AWS. Any other certifications recommended?

Is a PMP certification worth it?

Looking for knowledge sharing -- does anyone know of BIPOC-owned sites that are business focused? Both large (Forbes type) & specific (Stack Overflow type). My client is pulling all FB spend in July & I want to recommend for them to reroute it to a test, either through direct or PMP. Thanks in advance!!

Pmp or SAFe certification for more opportunities? Been working mainly pmo and would like to get into product management.

I was just laid off. I feel lost, feeling both pumped up for the future but pained because I was a high performing, straight laced, and by the book team member. Looking for Muslim leaders who are recruiting. Extensive experience in strategy and implementation of Data and RPA technologies. PMP and RPA developer certified. SQL, R, Python, UiPath, Agile, waterfall.

Hey 🐠. What are some non-government, non-tech destinations? I’ve been consulting for large NatSec agencies for almost 15 years and am just over it. Masters and PMP. I do national security policy and strategy and strat comms, not finance or tech. Research and writing and leading teams sound great. But I would literally go paint cabins in the woods if the comp was good enough. Would like something very different.

I’m thinking about pursuing a PMP or CAPM designation because it seems like a straight forward addition to my resume. Any consultants have this and find value in it? How hard is it to get a PMP after a few years in consulting? Is a CAPM worth while as it’s easier?

Many of my colleagues that started with me have been laid off. Where should I start looking just in case. Key resume points:
- TS/SCI + poly
- Security+
- AWS CCP
- PMP
- want to stay in DC area

Which should I work on trying to obtain?
PMP, ITIL, Scrum Master, or others? I have taken the PMP exam before about 3 years years ago but failed and didn’t have the courage to retake it again. However, I have been laid off recently so thinking of what I can do to be better/stand out. Thanks in advance!

Currently have a PMP, don’t feel like I need it and haven’t logged any training towards keeping it active over the last few years. Expires in 60 days. Should I stretch to get it renewed or let it die? Not sure it every really helped me anyway.

Hi fish! Has anyone taken the new online PMP/PMI test? I have questions..

Senior up for promotion this year @100k. What would be comp range at other B4 for lateral move at senior?
- Secret clearance,PMP
- Audit readiness and analytics experience for 5 years.
- DC area

Experienced hire/Senior Analyst leaving Accenture after a year. Moving to a position with a client for 2x salary and 20% more bonus. No MBA, no PMP just your typical veteran who is seasoned in GSD.
Just wanted to share for the veteran dudes and dudettes. There are others out there who recognize what you are capable of. Don’t settle for what the LinkedIn talking heads tell you or recruiters who only recruited when they were in service.

Anyone studying for pmp during quarantine? Curious about how long people have studied before writing the test!

Any value for project management certifications like PMP or CSM? I've always felt that certs are useless, but recently took a leave of absence and am thinking about doing something chill in the future

After asking around I know that I am very underpaid...5yoe, IT project manager, govt consulting with PMP/CSM certified in DC. I have tendency to sell myself short and need to stop doing this!! Any idea how much I should be asking? I understand there are other factors that play into salary but just a rough estimate or your salary/qualifications would be great data points for me to reference!