How to choose between CSM and PMP?

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If you are going into technology or media go with CSM. If you are going to manufacture fan blades, get your PMP.

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They’re actually quite different so it depends on what you’re looking to gain from the cert, both personally and professionally. I went with a CSM as I work only in digital/technology and follow a scrum (agile) framework.

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Yep what everyone said.

CSM mainly deals in scrum/agile methodologies and more skewed towards tech industries.

PMP is more on the side of engineering and construction and includes serious project risks such as life/death scenarios.

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PMP has broadened considerably over the years and is no longer synonymous with waterfall. Hard to get by without knowing Agile, which is a pretty broad term these days, as a PM these days. Much more time, effort needed for PMP. Suggest starting w/ CSM.

In marketing, advertising, and consulting the knowledge and skill of both is needed. It's a jungle out there. #waterscrumfall #agileprojectmanagement

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Concur with all of the above on PMP - would also recommend that route if you have any interest in Defense industry / Gov’t contracting (where EVM and Risk Management are critical skills)

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Completely depends on your career path. Are you looking to work on agency digital projects and/or client side development? CSM.
If you’re generalizing and would potentially manage across industries- PMP.

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