As a product manager who wants to become a senior and a founder in few years, do you think taking PMP is a good idea? I just want to know if it's really something I should invest in.

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No. Product management ≠ Project management.

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How would a piece of paper help you be a founder? You already have the project management skills, you’re just paying money to be “certified” in them - unless you’re trying to go into program management and whatnot I would say no.

No. What would be far more valuable would be to start building your idea/concept now with AI and validating it with users instead of looking at certificates.

Not really, maybe stack your resume with product "wins" (basically showcasing how you execute your product strategy and what impact it makes - and obviously, how much money it makes the company etc.) by having those figures in your resume you'll definitely be in the top 5 of applicants.

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