Hi all! What are your thoughts on getting the PMP? Is it really still needed? My company wants me to obtain it and they will pay for the test, but im not sure I want to take it. They also won’t pay for any courses to prep for it, so I’ll have to study on my own.

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I got mine in Dec ‘21. I say go for it because when applying to other companies it looks good on your resume. I used Udemy for the courses (wait till they’re having a sale). Its not that bad just take 1-2 months to study, when taking the test choose the best answer that says your a servant leader and you will pass. Dont focus on formulas. GoodLuck if you do decide to take it

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Thank you! This is so helpful.

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I’m a PM for a creative agency and I asked my company to pay for me to obtain it. They are paying for the classes, and the test, and any materials, but I have to do the classes and study on my own time.

I want my PMP for a few reasons.

1. It makes me a very marketable individual for any future employment opportunities.
2. When courting new clients, whose industries are more aligned with the requirements of a PMP, it makes our agency look good.
3. While not all PMP taught methods are applicable to agency life, there are bits that I have found to be “lightbulb moments” on applying that to our process.

I’m happy to chat with you more on this, because I’m in a similar boat!

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Yes! Would def love to chat more

I would probably do it during the winter when there's nothing else to do and if the company is paying for it... But otherwise I don't think it's worth the time and money.

Not having it hasn't held me back one bit .

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Which industry are you in?

I work for an advertising company, but in the operations side.

I’d do it! I wish my company would pay for me to take it. I current want to take the PMP but cannot afford to pay for it out of pocket. I work at a nonprofit and they typically don’t pay for stuff like this.

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