{"id":1798,"date":"2019-05-14T11:46:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certacad.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1798"},"modified":"2024-10-11T19:58:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T23:58:21","slug":"is-pmp-certification-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/is-pmp-certification-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The Value of PMP Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking to improve your position in the work place? Do you want a leg up over your competition in the event of a possible promotion? Many project managers with years of experience are finding it increasingly difficult to find a job where they feel their skill set is being adequately used. They find that seemingly less qualified project leaders with half their time investment are being chosen for higher paying jobs and greater benefits. If this sounds familiar, perhaps you could use a PMP certification.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Top 3 reasons Project Management Certification is Worth it<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2>1 &#8211; Career Recognition<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By earning your PMP Certification credential, you will demonstrate that you are dedicated to career excellence and are capable of performing at the highest level in the field of project management. This makes it more likely that you will receive greater compensation in your current position and have increased opportunities for advancement. In fact, the annual PMI Project Management Salary Survey, and PayScale reveals that <a href=\"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/pmp-certification-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMP Certified Professionals earn an average salary of more than $100,000 per year.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Employers clearly know the value of PMP Certification. PMP Certification offers professional distinction that sets you on a higher career track from the outset. A random sample of 10 job postings for Project Manager positions posted on Dice.com found the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">All ads were for mid- to senior-level project management positions that require anywhere from a minimum of 5 to 11 years of experience.<\/li>\n<li>8 of them either Require or Prefer Project Management Certification.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">5 of the postings say PMP Certification is &#8220;highly desirable,&#8221; &#8220;an advantage,&#8221; &#8220;preferred,&#8221; or &#8220;a plus.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">3 postings that explicitly require some form of project management certification.\u00a0 All specify the Project Management Institute&#8217;s Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2 &#8211; Value to Employers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Having a PMP certification is an excellent way to prove to employers that you are thoroughly experienced and dedicated to your occupation. While this might seem like another unnecessary hurdle to jump through for many long time project managers, it is becoming increasingly important, year after year. Many large businesses will outright refuse to give a resume without a PMP certification listing a second glance. If you\u2019re looking to compete for the best position your qualifications can afford you, perhaps a certification can help get you there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3 &#8211; Professional Development<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve earned your Project Management Professional certification, you will need to meet PDU requirements to maintain your credential. As a Project Management Institute credential holder, you\u2019ve demonstrated that you have acquired the knowledge and experience necessary to meet<a href=\"\/pmp-certification\/#WhatarethePMPCertificationRequirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMP Certification Requirements<\/a>. Your PMP certification shows your dedication to your profession, career, organization and clients. PMP certification holders need to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) over three years to maintain the credential. Your certification and\/or Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) cycle starts the day you pass the PMP\u00ae certification exam and ends on the same date three years later. Courses and seminars are ideal for staying current with project management best practices, as well as many other in your daily professional life that can count toward PDUs.<\/p>\n<p>How can you best prepare for the pmp exam? Different people learn through different methods, but most find that <a href=\"\/pmp-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMP Boot Camp classes<\/a> that cover every part of the exam are the most helpful. For example, our PMP Boot Camp Course offers the following helpful aspects:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 PMP Certification Exam Prep Study Book<br \/>\u2022 Pre-course Quick Reference Guide<br \/>\u2022 On-line PMP\u00ae Exam Simulator<br \/>\u2022 Over 600+ Practice PMP\u00ae Questions<br \/>\u2022 100% PMP\u00ae Exam Pass Guarantee<br \/>\u2022 Critical Exam Taking Techniques<br \/>\u2022 Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Provided<br \/>\u2022 In Class Exercises and Accelerated Learning Techniques<br \/>\u2022 PMP\u00ae Eligibility Application Support<br \/>\u2022 PMI Approved 36 Contact Hours<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still hoping to advance your position in the office, we can teach you everything you need to know. As for those who have managed to become PMP certified, have you seen an improvement in occupational fulfillment? If so, how has being PMP certified helped?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to improve your position in the work place? Do you want a leg up over your competition in the event of a possible promotion? Many project managers with years of experience are finding it increasingly difficult to find a job where they feel their skill set is being adequately used. They find [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1037,"featured_media":25866,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Are you looking to improve your position in the work place? Do you want a leg up over your competition in the event of a possible promotion? Many project managers with years of experience are finding it increasingly difficult to find a job where they feel their skill set is being adequately used. They find that seemingly less qualified project leaders with half their time investment are being chosen for higher paying jobs and greater benefits. If this sounds familiar, perhaps you could use a PMP certification.<\/p><h3><strong>Top 3 reasons Project Management Certification is Worth it<\/strong><\/h3><h2>1 - Career Recognition<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\">By earning your PMP Certification credential, you will demonstrate that you are dedicated to career excellence and are capable of performing at the highest level in the field of project management. This makes it more likely that you will receive greater compensation in your current position and have increased opportunities for advancement. In fact, the annual PMI Project Management Salary Survey, and PayScale reveals that <a href=\"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/pmp-certification-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMP Certified Professionals earn an average salary of more than $100,000 per year.<\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Employers clearly know the value of PMP Certification. PMP Certification offers professional distinction that sets you on a higher career track from the outset. A random sample of 10 job postings for Project Manager positions posted on Dice.com found the following:<\/p><ul><li style=\"text-align: left;\">All ads were for mid- to senior-level project management positions that require anywhere from a minimum of 5 to 11 years of experience.<\/li><li>8 of them either Require or Prefer Project Management Certification.<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">5 of the postings say PMP Certification is \"highly desirable,\" \"an advantage,\" \"preferred,\" or \"a plus.\"<\/li><li style=\"text-align: left;\">3 postings that explicitly require some form of project management certification.\u00a0 All specify the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.<\/li><\/ul><h2>2 - Value to Employers<\/h2><p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Having a PMP certification is an excellent way to prove to employers that you are thoroughly experienced and dedicated to your occupation. While this might seem like another unnecessary hurdle to jump through for many long time project managers, it is becoming increasingly important, year after year. Many large businesses will outright refuse to give a resume without a PMP certification listing a second glance. If you\u2019re looking to compete for the best position your qualifications can afford you, perhaps a certification can help get you there.<\/span><\/p><h2>3 - Professional Development<\/h2><p>Once you\u2019ve earned your Project Management Professional certification, you will need to meet PDU requirements to maintain your credential. As a Project Management Institute credential holder, you\u2019ve demonstrated that you have acquired the knowledge and experience necessary to meet <a href=\"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/pmp-certification\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pmp eligibility requirements<\/a>. Your PMP certification shows your dedication to your profession, career, organization and clients. PMP certification holders need to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) over three years to maintain the credential. Your certification and\/or Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) cycle starts the day you pass the PMP\u00ae certification exam and ends on the same date three years later. Courses and seminars are ideal for staying current with project management best practices, as well as many other in your daily professional life that can count toward PDUs.<\/p><p>How can you best prepare for the pmp exam? Different people learn through different methods, but most find that <a href=\"\/pmp-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMP Boot Camp classes<\/a> that cover every part of the exam are the most helpful. For example, our PMP Boot Camp Course offers the following helpful aspects:<\/p><p>\u2022 PMP Certification Exam Prep Study Book<br \/>\u2022 Pre-course Quick Reference Guide<br \/>\u2022 On-line PMP\u00ae Exam Simulator<br \/>\u2022 Over 600+ Practice PMP\u00ae Questions<br \/>\u2022 100% PMP\u00ae Exam Pass Guarantee<br \/>\u2022 Critical Exam Taking Techniques<br \/>\u2022 Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Provided<br \/>\u2022 In Class Exercises and Accelerated Learning Techniques<br \/>\u2022 PMP\u00ae Eligibility Application Support<br \/>\u2022 PMI Approved 36 Contact Hours<\/p><p>If you\u2019re still hoping to advance your position in the office, we can teach you everything you need to know. As for those who have managed to become PMP certified, have you seen an improvement in occupational fulfillment? If so, how has being PMP certified helped?<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pmp-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1037"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1798\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certificationacademy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}