About the Project Management Professional (PMP)

Congratulations! As you no doubt know, becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP) is a baseline, first step towards a rewarding career in project management.  It is also a critical foundation stone for getting that next promotion and raise, or that new job!

A quick look at postings for PM jobs on the major job sites, like Monster or Job.com, confirms that project management is a growing, high-demand career field today.  It is also clear that making a successful career move in today’s hyper-competitive workplace often hinges on having your PMP certification.  Because, like it or not, the text crawlers in public job boards and in-house human resource departments only forward resumes with those three letters - PMP - to the hiring manager for review and consideration.  So getting the interview, which is obviously critical to getting the job, requires you to demonstrate to a new organization that you have command of project management as demonstrated with a PMP credential. Acquiring the PMP credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the industry-standard way to demonstrate that you have the requisite knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to perform as a professional project manager.

So, again, congratulations on deciding to take that important first step!

What’s In It For You?

Acquiring the PMP credential opens the door of opportunity to lead projects that have significance. It can give you the chance to lead dream teams on projects that have the "Wow!" factor.  And if you feel like your job, your future, is at risk then having the PMP can keep you from getting passed over, and get you promoted instead, at the next opportunity.

Also, being a PMP means you have the credibility the Project Management Institute (PMI), the undisputed industry leader in the minds of the hiring managers at the Global 2000 companies, standing in your favor.  PMI has the largest membership base – by far – of any professional user group for project managers, and has developed the most recognized and best-respected credentials and certifications.  PMI is the leader and dominates the trends in identifying best practices because of its extensive research grants and educational scholarships.  So a PMP credential and the endorsement it conveys opens doors and demonstrates credibility.

Should You Pursue the PMP?

The PMP will benefit anyone using or wanting to use project management methods. It is good for people who are familiar with basic concepts as well as those who are not.

It is good for:

• Program Managers and Product Managers
• Project Managers and Engineering Mamangers
• Project Team Members – Engineers, Analysts, Developers, and Testers
• Customers, General Management, and Senior Management
• Partners, Vendors, and Contractors
• College and University Instructors, Professors and Department Chairs

Why THIS Certification?

Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid project management frameworks are complementary tools that every professional project manager needs to know. Selecting and using the right framework is a significant first step to delivering a successful project. Once you have good command of traditional framework and tools - which the PMP demonstrates - then you can make the right choice in applying the best approach to leading your projects to success!

You also know that employers want well-trained professionals leading projects in their organizations. Therefore the PMP helps demonstrate that you can succeed as a professional project manager!

The best way to demonstrate your expertise and unlock your true career potential is to acquire the PMP credential from PMI.  So now is the time to...just do it!