Usually someone makes a "good" project manager what his experience, the fact that have made mistakes and learned from them in a real project environment and which has achieved success in a real project environment. Experience in a number of projects and, more particularly, in complex projects never can be estimated low. But nor can the right kind of academic preparation and relevant training. A project with the appropriate credentials manager as one with a PMP certification is not necessarily better leading and directing projects, but the rating is an indication of how serious is this person to be recognized as a professional. This in itself is an indication of unity and determination to succeed, which are qualities that are much more likely to contribute to a successful project and a successful career.
Of course, it is true that some organizations actively encourage employees to obtain the certification, and some even insist on it. They provide the opportunity, funding and time outside the Office to achieve this goal. Some companies even offer salary rises for people to obtain PMP certification. But there are also many smaller organizations, success that not put so much emphasis on these credentials recognized industry which may be for cultural reasons or simply for lack of training budget. This may be changing however, as project management moves more towards being recognized as a profession in the way that accountants and law are with its emphasis on qualifications and continuing professional development.
There are many experienced project managers who argue that they have proved their worth with academic qualifications and other relevant qualifications during the years of his career, not to mention his extensive experience, so why you might be interested in still more credentials. One of the reasons is that of continuing professional development, and another, this increasingly important reason the advantage when it's career prospects improved.
Why it is worth obtaining a PMP certification?
PMP certification is an indication that a new employer that you have the proper amount of training and relevant experience and have sufficient knowledge of the PMI body of knowledge and more general principles of project management to pass the exam. Strict requirements for the test means that this is not only a credential paper - only can take the test if you can demonstrate that it has between 3 and 5 years of practical experience in implementing projects.
Therefore the fact that many employers put a lot of weight in this credential is understandable. Many organizations still not interviewing people without this designation, which may be unfortunate for many highly successful people who previously did not have the need for this type of credential. For example is a project with a b.s. and Manager and practical 10 years of experience in a less suitable candidate than one with an experience of Bachelor's degree and 3 years, but also a PMP certification? Some employers think so, but it would be encouraging to believe that, in a professional world, employers can see beyond certain credentials. However, as times change in the world of project management as also must project coordinators.
Thus, simply management courses project that lead to recognized credentials internationally and PMP certification are worth the effort. Draw attention to your CV and get in the door of the most important interview where can impress an employer with your knowledge and experience.
The author is a qualified PRINCE2 project manager and believes that the right project management courses can transform a good project manager in a large project manager and they are essential to achieve a successful outcome for any project.
There is a wide range of formal and informal training now available that include the learning skills such as PMP certification, APMP and PRINCE2 podcasts and online.
