Is a PMP useful in strategy consulting? Any other certification you would recommend?

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I primarily do PM work and my PMP isn’t really useful for me. Was just a box to check.

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You don’t need a PMP certification, but you also don’t need a college degree to earn a million dollars. The certification provides you with industry best practices far earlier than you would learn through “the school of hard knocks.” Yes, clients don’t seek PMPs, but it will help you speak objectively across most knowledge areas.

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No and no. Certs are not really relevant for strategy consulting

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Nope PMP is not needed in consulting our work goes beyond pm work

No. And honestly if you put it on your LinkedIn title people will judge you (same w MBA)

One of my friend in Canada said it’s very useful to get a break if you are new to Canada .. apparently they give a lot of importance to certifications it seems ..

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