Is getting a PMP certification worth it?

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No

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Only if you're in Federal and the contract requires it

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Tend to agree with D1. They are a dime a dozen

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If it aligns with your career goals and skills you are trying to gain credibility in, why not?

I’m a first year consultant and my managers recommended I get it to better situate myself to go up for SC. I’m doing the LinkedIn learning Foundations of PM to supplement while I wait to hear if I got into the program.

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PMP / PgMP here. Mine was only worth it when at a firm where it was a requirement for some roles. But the world has moved on in the last 5 years; the agile delivery certifications are more in demand now and, if you're new to it, will get you speaking the language that sells. I'm not selling PMPs today and my clients are buying them; I'm selling agile transformations and delivery.

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If the firm is paying for it (which D typically does) then why not get another cert for the resume? It’s an easy exam

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