In your opinion, is a PMP Certification a worthwhile investment? I’m considering getting one and I’ve been going back and forth about it for a few years. As a marketing professional, project management has become second nature, so I’m looking for another way to monetize that skill.

If you have your PMP was it a big boost to your career? If not, were you dissuaded from getting one?

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As an outside observer, I really don't know because I've seen people in the same jobs both with and without it, and it usually doesn't correlate to better performance.

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I got my company to cover the cost of getting one and they offered me a promotion on the conditions that I completed the certification. I think if you can somehow land yourself a deal like that then that's the best possible scenario for you to pursue one. It can definitely help you further your career if you get it on your own, though.

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Hm interesting. I wonder if I can do something like that or leverage it during my job search.

If I have to choose between someone with PMP certification or experience, experience (if successful) would win out. However, if someone has PMP certification PLUS successful experience, that would be a definite edge up.

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