Value of PMP certification? Already have an MBA. Helpful from either a professional development or salary standpoint?

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I don't think anyone's giving a salary bump for a PMP. It is good to have if a client is requesting a manager with program manager experience. Having the PMP would put you in a better position to get the role over a colleague who doesn't have one. But that's the only added benefit I can see. However some people really like to put a lot of letters after their name on LinkedIn so if that's you then go for it.

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I dont know what you heard about me. But you ain't get a process outta me. Cause I'm a mf P.M.P

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If you love PMO, go for it. Otherwise pretty worthless given you have an MBA already. Spend the extra effort learning new industry or technical skills.

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Welcome to fishbowl, Kurt salmon

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^"I'm kind of a rock star" = not a rockstar... #TypicalAccenture

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Every PMP certified person I've met is a horrible PM, my father included. If you know how to PM you don't need a fucking certification, you get one of those "reputation" things

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I have yet to meet a PMP that is a kick ass project manager. The best ones are more technical delivery managers that have a knack for relationship building.

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I have an MBA and considered going for my PMP. Instead I went for a CSM and that has been far more valuable for me. I also happen to a pretty good PM (I'm kind of a rock star actually).

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Not trying to steal the post but what if you are pre-MBA? Would you recommend just banging out the PMP for a little salary bump?

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I think learning scrum is more valuable. Everyone is trying to shift to agile anyway. I think PMP is pretty worthless.

If you were a rockstar you'd show it, not say it

I believe in fed advisory you need a PMP to be a manager. I agree it's useless though. Just a title government cares about

I would never say it if people knew me - I am pretty humble but this app is anonymous. I continue to prove myself and everything boils down to performance. Ultimately I get shit done and I do it well. I don't see any issues at being good at your job and taking pride in your work.

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