Debating on taking the PMP or the PgMP. I understand the difference but is one better than the other? Is it supposed to be taken in progression?

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Do you have to take it as a req cert? If not, don't waste your time. Never in my life seen someone with a pmp actually use their cert to add value, anyone can open the pmbook and find their usually flawed approach

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Do pmp, know nothing about pgmp

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I actually went through the material for both and PgMP has a lot more information that is closely tied to how business objectives translate to programs, portfolios and projects and tools available to manage multiple projects (that can be grouped into a program) and what framework you should have in place for managing different aspects of a program. PMP is very basic project management. Having said that, PgMP is not a very recognized differentiator in the industry. PMP for its simplicity is far more seeked out. I ended up just settling for PMP and studied the PgMP material. Lastly there's a ton of study material available to help you get through the PMP exam(e.g headfirst). With PgMP you are stuck with the pmbok which is an absolute piece of shit

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PM is very prominent in the industry I deal with.

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^ disclosure I have a pmp, had to get a cert for promo

I took the CAPM because I didn't have prerequisites for PMP. CAPM is treated the same.

PMP is a requirement for a lot of PM roles in my practice. Anyone have any study tips?

Headfirst PMP .. The only hung u need

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Does no surprise me kpmg

^ govt / public works type projects

@EY1 - what promo required you to have a PMP?

Not pmp just an approved cert back when I was promoted to mgr, just happened pmp was the easiest to get

Got it. Are you in Advisory?

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