Cheapest/fastest way to a PMP certification? Is it worth it?

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It helps with clients if you're doing IT implementations but I think the better value is in understanding the actual material so you can manage your team. Too many managers on the implementation side don't understand risks, issues, critical path planning or resource leveling. I recommend Rita's pmp prep guide. Also see if your firm will pay for the exam (and if their internal credits you can use for the educational requirement).

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Agree with Manager1. Definitely helpful for IT projects and most recent IT pursuits I've seen require Project Managers with that certification. I took an 8 week crash course and felt fully prepped and passed.

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Ey paid me $3000 for passing the pmp... and paid for the test. Certification + free money = worth

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