If you're contemplating a PMP certification, you're already a high-performing individual who aims for continual personal & professional improvement (only the most motivated of us will better ourselves through training/education). YES - the PMP qualifies your experience as a project manager to those who don't know you or your work history. The certification definitely opens doors, and will lead to a MUCH HIGHER income in the years to come. Get it done! Best of luck.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I definitely agree that individuals who strive for continued education and certificates like the PMP are in a minority! I hope most people find it useful to themselves & their career paths!
Hi, thank you for this great video, now I am changing my career and I started google PM courses I want to know if I can work in PM field online only as a freelancer or not
I was Project Manager for over 15 years making great money without a PMP. I finally got it. What I realize is Larger Fortune 500 companies dont really care if you got it. They want someone who know their stuff. Going the Agile way by getting a Scrum Master or SAFe certification is the way. PMI change their curriculum because Scrum Alliance and SAFe were taking their customers. This message was to encourage you that you still can make 6 figures without a PMP. Its good to get one because some companies love it but not all.
I did my PMP few years ago. Since then, I have seen it open more doors for me - most PM roles say 'PMP preferred' -making it that much easier to get my resume picked up. After that what I got paid was mostly based on how I interviewed and negotiated. PMP certificate is another tool in the kit - it is up to you how you benefit from it.
Thanks for chiming in Uday! Love the perspective and I agree! PMI actually just published a report on the difference in salary between PMPs and non-PMPs in a variety of countries. It looks like PMPs make on average 16% more than their non-PMP counterparts.
I finally passed my pmp exam after all the stress.i thank God for the great opportunity and my tutor Thomas 🎊🎊🎉🎉All my prayers to those struggling to pass through pmp cause it hasn't been easy.i hope y'all make it some day too Amen
The exams are getting tougher everyday, i can't miss this opportunity I've heard a lot about his good works in the life of certified projects Managers across the states
Emma, this was a wonderful video, thank you. I have been a PM for 6 years now and hold the PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-RMP (along with two certifications from the Scaled Agile Framework and two from Scrum). Looking back, my PMP journey was a huge leap forward in my career because it allowed me to truly understand my profession from various perspectives. It also equipped me with the ability to work within any manner of PMO and to do so fully understanding all methods and frameworks. Another thing I will add is that I have never paid for my PDUs. I have used "giving back" (working in my function as a PM practitioner as well as volunteering for PMI), reading plenty of books on PM risk management, or attending PM chapter events. One should not have to spend a dime to fulfill PDUs. My next thing will be to write a white paper on a PM topic, and that activity also generates PDUs.
I just finished the Google project management certificate and now studying for the CAPM and I can already see opportunities starting to open up and I feel more technically sound than before. The CAPM is definitely a different beast, but the more knowledge the better. And networking of course
@@love-zw1ky If you take the Google PM Certificate program, you can take the CAPM for $175. It's a good cert to get if you haven't had a "formal" PM role before so you can get a foot in the door and it can satisfy the education requirement if you go on to take the PMP.
"PMP Preferred" almost always meant "PMP Required" when I was interviewing for roles. I got approved to take the PMP exam, so I put on my resume that I was approved and studying for it, which probably helped me land an IT Projecr Coordinator job.
Personally, I took the exam three years ago and it was totally one of the best decisions I have made in my professional life, because helped me to improve enormously the quality degree to the way I develop my projects (I work in a chemical company). Reading the Rita's book was quite a revelation also. I totally recommend the whole process.
Thanks for chiming in Emilio - I think the best thing we can do to support each other is to share our experiences! Did your company help offset the costs to take the exam?
The best-paid PMPs have a solid technical background. In fact, they have worked in the tech industry in some capacity or another. It is so easy to gather requirements and at times to write the requirements without having to infringe upon the technical resources' time. I have been in the tech industry for 23 years, and I often find myself challenging techies as to what needs to be done and how long it will take to complete a task; speaking from personal technical experience. However, the quantifiers are important as well ie. Numbers. Most project managers only have a broad, shallow, technical understanding of what is actually happening behind the scenes. They also lack the ability to question the resources as to why they have met the deadline for any given deliverable. Best advice: Obtain at least one technical certification. Start with AZ series exams. Example AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals).
Hi Leonardo! Your comment is sooooo timely! I'm posting a video on my top 10 tips for new PMs and my second tip is: know your product. Even without being 'technical', I think having an understanding about the setup and the work that's required so you can push back as needed is SO important! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
There are a lot of PMs in other industries as well. I work on aerospace/defense manufacturing and most PMPs in my industry don't come from a tech background at all. Mostly mechanical or engineering. I think the important thing would be you need to have some industry experience in your respective industry prior to leading projects.
Great presentation! Thank you for creating these. I passed the PMP exam in April 2014, and while it was not a direct line to a promotion, there is no question that in the big scheme of things, it was a very positive cert to have on my resume. Again, thank you for creating these videos. All the best!
Thanks for your comment Don! As you probably saw, I'm in a similar boat - I can't say for certain the PMP is what GOT me the promotion, but it definitely helped!
I just got my PMP a week ago now I'm a little different in that I have my Masters so I got it to enhance my resume. That being said I will say its worth it not only for the knowledge but for the doors it opens. I live in the DMV (DC,VA,MD) area and there are tons of jobs that require it. Depending on what you want to do and whether you have a clearance or not will usually dictate salary. I would say it is well worth the journey although I will say that what you learn via PMI and what you do during your job may be different but the concepts will give you a solid understanding. One last thing, PMP does travel so it is recognized literally everywhere especially globally the only limitations are what you set for yourself.
Congrats Ronald on your new PMP! It's interesting that you're seeing so many roles ask for the cert. Where I'm at, I'd say I see about 50% and then more senior roles. Love your point about the international recognition of PMP as well. Best of luck with your next steps.
Totally worth it for me, had mine since 2018 and it has paid for itself. The combination of skills can be very beneficial when applying them to an organization.
I got my PMP a few years ago and here is some tips if you are scared of failing.... Study so long you are absolutely sick of studying, especially the areas you are the weakest. Find the junkiest test banks you can find. Challenge yourself and prove or disprove their answers with how PMI would view the correct answer. If you can get through junky questions, you will be better prepared for test taking strategies on real questions. And you will find real questions to be much easier. Do not memorize the formulas. Learn them through practice and understand why the formulas are the way they are. Understand what the solution means in an example. I passed with exceeds expectations on the first try. I had an hour of left before I turned it in. I don't say that to brag. I say all that because those are the strategies I used. They work! If I can do it, YOU CAN TOO! You don't need luck because you got this!
I moved overseas right after my Masters degree (fromUK) and worked abroad for 10 years in social development role. Now back in US and I feel like many do not understand or recognise my experience so I'm considering doing the PMP so that it gives me a degree of trust and legitimacy
Thank You Queen, this definitely cleared some things up. Although it did raise more questions lol, I am coming to an end of my 10yr of Military service and just honestly want to better myself. I do have a bachelors degree. Anyways definitely thinking about taking a shot at this, I will explore your page more to seek more information. Hopefully all is well with you 😌.
thank you for your nice words! Good luck with your transition out of the military and I wish you all the best. As always, let me know if you have questions or concerns!
I've been debating whether I want my career to go towards more management or more technical. I've been on the fence for the last 2-3 years and I'm now finally making a decision. Its time to get my PMP.
Great informative video! I recently graduated with my BBA with focus in operations and supply chain management and haven't had much luck landing a career. I might have to earn this extra certification to better my chances. It's sort of a shame that a bachelor's degree alone is meaningless in today's world.
I'm PMP as well in Brazil, civil engineer. And the most important thing in my opinion is the environment that you are in. Notice that she was surrounded by PMP professionals to work with. This is a high value! It's a systemic issue to get recognized.
This is an extremely helpful and relevant video! I was a bit lost with all types of certifications listed on the PMI website and what would be right for me, and I feel like I get it now. Thank you so much for laying the information out in such a clear way, it is a pleasure to listen to you 👏 Definitely going to watch more of your videos 😊
Yes. Completely worth it. Did it on my own budget, paid no more than $600 for all; studied over five months. I passed it on the first try without PM experience (hours from putting events together). The test (back in 2019) involved quite many analytical thought processes but overall, I think the PMP is for those who can see the “big picture.” As for the benefit, I saw a 40% salary increase. I got a new position with a bigger company that took it into account. What are your thoughts on Agile and Lean Six Sigma certs? Do you plan on pursuing those?
Hey, just wanna know how you did PMP without the PM experience. What industry where you in and for how long? Also, do you have other qualifications? I ask because I have CAPM but no experience in PM.
Hi Damaso - That's awesome! Congrats on getting through it all and that fantastic pay increase. I see Agile becoming more important, but see the certification as paying off for those in really specific roles or those interested in really specific career paths. As for six sigma, I started my yellow belt for lean six sigma with the intent to complete a green belt. For me, I like the focus and education opportunity but am still in the process of determine ROI.
Could you elaborate on “putting events together”? I’m in the event management industry and do see a lot of correlation, and am hoping I could use this experience.
@@elizabethmalone8030 I have an Event Management degree, and for event specific project management, you may want to consider an CMP - Certified Meeting Professional cert or a CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional certification.
Thank you for sharing your opinion! I'm about to take the 35 hr course, I wasn't really sure what to expect honestly. So thank you for giving your opinion! It's been highly helpful and answered a lot of my questions.
My opinion: forget “ROI” when it comes to personal investment. You AND your career will grow faster and have a bigger pool of knowledge, skills, etc. to draw from now or later… or not at all if you so choose. There is only upsides to being “overqualified”.
My experience is that most companies requiring a PMP have no idea what it means. They do not understand, for instance, that the organization has to be quite project mature or else they will look at the PM following the methodology like they have a third eye. I find I have to do a lot of teaching for my teams and stakeholders so they understand what I’m doing and why. I also know PMPs who really don’t know how to implement the framework. They get the theory, but it’s really not enough. I find PRINCE2 is better for tailoring the process to the type and size of project, and for the organization to understand the process.
@alergictosnow - thanks for sharing your thoughts! For employers who don't realize what comes with the PMP certification, they may be missing out on an opportunity to leverage that experience to grow their PMOs or standardize their project management. Even so, it's interesting to see the number of employers who still list PMP as a 'preferred' qualification. Thanks for watching!
@@Qll390 @recipe for how is that criteria vetted? I have 8 years military experience, with a hard focus in logistics/PM/supply chain management, traveling and taking on hundreds of projects, leading people, organizing/streamlining plans, with six sigma yellow belt, do you think they’d consider that enough “experience” @recipe for success
@@dunn1375 Yes, the experience that you outlined would definitely qualify for the 36 month PM experience for this PMI requirement. You should also call them to confirm- you can tell them what experience you have over the phone and they’ll let you know if you qualify or not. But I’m sure you will.
Thank you for sharing your experience. My PMP helped me to get hired by a consultancy firm and increased my salary by approx. 40% from my previous role. I did the PMP simply because I had the time and thought I need to do something during COVID. About a year ago, I added the PMI-ACP to my CV and planning to do the PRINCE2 as well as the CSM.
@@RecipeforSuccess1, I haven't started the PRINCE2 yet. It seems like PRINCE2 is easer than the PMP and focuses on processes rather than knowledge. PRINCE2 is also more valued in the Commonwealth like the UK and Australia, whereas the PMP is higher regarded in the USA and Canada, mainland Europe, and the Middle East. My thought process is that having both, the PMP and PRINCE2 Practitioner is a great setup and defiantly unique, which is a good thing in PM.
"I have a different perspective on this. Personally, I view the PMP certification as more of a financial commitment than a worthwhile investment. Currently, I'm pursuing my MBA in project management, building on my foundation of a BBA in Project Management. While this path may be more expensive, I believe it holds greater long-term value for my career."
My girl, I just got rejected from 4 entry level PM positions because I dont have a PMP Certificate. You can even see that Assistant PM job openings ask for it. It’s ridiculous.
U must be the PMI president. I respect ur simplicity, honesty, n professionalism. I wish U the best of everything in life. Pls continue ur gd work with such videos.
Haha no - definitely not the president! Thank you for the kind words. I'll continue to do my best to share my experiences and thoughts around project management!
My question is that if you finish the 35 hours of course materials, but fail the exam 3 times you cannot take the test again for another year. So I assume the 35 hours are gonna continue to be valid for a few years? I am asking because I'm a bad test taker.
I feel that PMP certification is just a way to get you into paying into the PMI organization over and over again. I do project management without PMP but I did take a semester course at a university. Now I'm looking at getting the Scrum Master cert.
I appreciate you sharing your opinion! You're right that you do then have to pay the renewal certificate (this cost me $150 this year). Have you started the scrum master cert yet? Do you like it?
From my perspective, people that pursue and achieve PMP are proactive and by definition have experience and should naturally make more than the PM field at large…
Interesting take! You're suggesting that the data is 'skewed' by the fact that these two groups self-select into PMP vs. non-PMP and their OTHER personality differences are what cause the pay increase....not the actual certification (i.e. correlation instead of causation). Possibly! Thanks for sharing!
Hi! Thank you for sharing, it is great to know about these information before getting a PMP certification as it can be expensive. I would like to know how to identify if a company value this certification as there are companies out there who just want numbers for the job?
Recieved my PMP in November of 2019. No change in salary, responsibilities or business respect. Maybe if I changed jobs it would make a difference, but so far: nothing. Keeping it in my back pocket in case I need to change jobs. Been in my IT career (as Senior Technical Lead) for 22 years. Looking to get my ACP...because why not? Other employers may be looking for this to compliment my PMP credential.
Thanks for chiming in! That's so interesting about your current experience. Technically, I also didn't get a paybump immediately when I got my PMP, but I do think it's been helpful in my job changes since. Best of luck with everything!
@ppsayl123 could you share your experience? How difficult was filling out the application and where did you prepare for the test? I’m thinking about getting the PMP the beginning of 2022
@@betzandragarcia141 Before filling out the application (which can be somewhat involved), be sure you meet the criteria for having a degree or not. If you don't have a degree (I didn't), then you have to document all of your past and current project hours (no overlapping time frames) for each of the process groups. I created a spreadsheet to help me do this. Then, you have to the hours signed off by either a previous or current manager. Once you have that, you should start your application. Keep on mind that PMI randomly audits the applications, so accuracy is key. My friends application wss audited and it was a long process to have the document corrected, validated, reviewed and approved again. As I took the exam for PMBOK 6, I'm sure there have been some changes since then, but my primary advice is to read the pre-application literature thoroughly. I studied on my own, but used Cornelius Fitchner's mock test software to prepare me for the actual test questions. Highly recommended. The main book I used was PMP Head First (great reference book). Good luck in your studies!
@@ppsayl1235 yea I got my Law Degree 19 years ago, but I started in the Construction business 5 years ago. Currently working for a A/E company. Could you share the spreadsheet that you created to track your hours?
At no point in 25+ years of Project and program management across UK, EU, Middle East and Asia Pacific have I ever seen a position requesting PMP, Agile or Prince2 qualifications earn a quantifiable amount over a position not specifically requesting one of the major recognised certifications. Positions typically state Degree, PM certification or relevant experience. Contract roles state day or hourly rates and where no salary information is provided, and I have interviewed for a role and I have asked the remuneration, there's been no additional benefit to having any certification. Relevant experience was more key to negotiating higher. Unless PMI published their figures that prove out their claim, I conclude it's to reinforce something they want you to have but actually don't need to succeed as a project manager.
You make excellent points in support of pursuing the certification. However, I’d be interested to find out how/if PMP helps increase the possibility of virtual or remote work. This is more important to me than an additional 25% income.
Hey - that's a great point! I would love to see some data about PMPs and remote work! One thing I did find from PMI in their 2021 pulse of the profession is about gymnastic enterprises and the impact to projects. They talk about how gymnastic enterprises are more successful because they focus on their people & talent. I wonder if WFM is a critical aspect of that??
the way u speak is soooo hot! no fr you're really intelligent and i watched the whole thing without getting bored which i think is an amazing skill to have, talking in a specialized subject without stuttering or bluffing or some ppl would keep saying uhm and uhms and they dont know what they're talking about is so freaking annoying, but u did great and i've never seen someone speak so confidentially and professionally! u should open a podcast lol or be like a mentor, I will definitely listen to your advice and come back again in the future, liked and subbed
Thanks for the informative video! I’m a retail manager looking to expand my career into project management. I’m currently taking the Google pm course on Coursera and Im loving the content! I many of these skills in my role, but it’s helpful to learn the theories and concepts behind what we do. Do you think my 7 years of retail leadership will qualify for the 60 month experience requirement?
I am contemplating wether to get a CPA, CMA OR PMP. Totally different, but i want a license or a certification that is globally regarded and attainable with not extreme work and effort.
I work as a junior manager for a structural design (construction) company. Will the Google project management course be useful for me? Like is it most IT related or project management in general?
Hi i.e. Civil - the content is based on PMI which has general project management, but it does look like part of the course also has a focus on scrum/agile which is more IT focused. Here's what it says "Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role" and also "Learn the foundations of Agile project management, with a focus on implementing Scrum events, building Scrum artifacts, and understanding Scrum roles". Sometimes they offer a free week to check out the course which might be useful to you to see if you think the information would be valuable.
@@RecipeforSuccess1 - Hi, I also have a similar issue, in that I'm into construction but NEED PMP certification. *I'm a beginner and would like to know which course should I start it?* Thanks
This video reminded me once again of the daunting groundwork as well as dedicated practice you have to put before you sit for the 4-hr long instantly-known pass/fail result style of the PMP exam. $550 for just the exam in May 2021, hopefully I create time to start prepping to take it - That ROI seems defendable.
I have an MS in Criminal Justice, a MBA w/PMP. I retire from Military service in 2 years. I plan on using my military experience to eliminate hours/experience as my MBA cover my 30 hour PMP educational training. This has been very helpful. I plan on getting my PMP certification prior to retirement. My only question: is the PMP certification stronger on a resume vs higher education? Subscribed and liked! Thank you for the content!
You just have to show examples of leading a team and managing some sort of a project. Even a private can find some example. Your going to be alright. PMP is just a bonus. Dont let it hold you back.
First of all, thank you for your service. The big question is what are you hoping to do after the military? That will really determine which direction will set you up for the best outcome.
How is the criteria of “experience” vetted prior to starting PMP cert? I know a BA or 7,500 hours is the stat, so personally I have 8 years military experience, with a hard focus in logistics/PM/supply chain management, traveling and taking on hundreds of projects, leading people, organizing/streamlining plans, with six sigma yellow belt, do you think they’d consider that enough “experience”
Hi Devin - there's no formal vetting, you put your experience into your application to sit for the PMP. However PMI will randomly audit a percentage of applicants - so you'll want to make sure you can back up your experience! This happened to a manager of mine and he had to get all his old managers to sign off on his experience.
Question is: I just got the CAPM 😎 not really working as a PM but working at lots of projects in the meantime, would the PMP worth the investment as a next step and while I’m fresh?
I'm wondering if pmp would benefit me. I'm a red seal machinist, millwright and 5th class power engineer (have my firing time for 4th class... but need a break from technical reading...) in Canada. I have 7 years of managing projects, so I meet the requirements to do the pmp. Would there be a benefit you think? My wife is doing pmp right now and it looks quite easy overall. Nothing too crazy and the topics are fairly easy to grasp overall. I'm wanting to be involved in larger scale projects as a decision maker, but I'd also like to be fairly hands on too.
hi, I joined the Coursera google PMP Coursera course. Along with this, I recently completed the Stanford Machine learning course and deep learning specialization course of deep learning Ai. so please share with me some tips to complete the PMP course in a short time.
Hi - thanks for watching! I recently made a video (th-cam.com/video/KbNAjfQfq8E/w-d-xo.html) on how to pass the PMP on your first try. Hopefully that provides some helpful tips! Good luck with everything!
I got my PMP recently but worked previously as a PM for a while until I moved to North America. It has been difficult securing permanent roles and I seriously thinking of dusting off my CSC cert to go get a banking job. Am i overreacting?
Thank you for this video. Couple of questions, can a person do PMP course through Coursera? And does it have the same value, as it doesn't have any exam. It's more like course followed by submissions.
Hi Prashant - the PMP is offered through PMI only and is a formal exam. The Google PM course is offered by Coursera (like you mentioned without the exam). I hope that answers your question. Either way - I would add any credentials related to project management to your resume!
should you get your CAPM and go through the hours for the classes, inorder to get you PMP. I want to understand the process not just shot gunning the cert. Wondering if a PMI Basics>CAPM>PMP is good or makes no sense?
As an engineer should i get PMP or CEMP (Certified Professional in Engineering Management) ? I worked two times as a project co-manager and usually a team leader or a supervisor and i wanna improve my skills and career.
What about 3-year bachelor's degrees? do those count as global equivalent of a 4-year degree to go along with the 3 years of experience needed for PMP? Thanks
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This is not how a project management professional behave.
If you're contemplating a PMP certification, you're already a high-performing individual who aims for continual personal & professional improvement (only the most motivated of us will better ourselves through training/education). YES - the PMP qualifies your experience as a project manager to those who don't know you or your work history. The certification definitely opens doors, and will lead to a MUCH HIGHER income in the years to come. Get it done! Best of luck.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I definitely agree that individuals who strive for continued education and certificates like the PMP are in a minority! I hope most people find it useful to themselves & their career paths!
Well said!
Well said, I think having a continual growth mind set is very important.
@@anitagill8455- well said as well!
Hi, thank you for this great video, now I am changing my career and I started google PM courses I want to know if I can work in PM field online only as a freelancer or not
I was Project Manager for over 15 years making great money without a PMP. I finally got it. What I realize is Larger Fortune 500 companies dont really care if you got it. They want someone who know their stuff. Going the Agile way by getting a Scrum Master or SAFe certification is the way. PMI change their curriculum because Scrum Alliance and SAFe were taking their customers. This message was to encourage you that you still can make 6 figures without a PMP. Its good to get one because some companies love it but not all.
Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts! I imagine many people will find this comment helpful.
I did my PMP few years ago. Since then, I have seen it open more doors for me - most PM roles say 'PMP preferred' -making it that much easier to get my resume picked up. After that what I got paid was mostly based on how I interviewed and negotiated.
PMP certificate is another tool in the kit - it is up to you how you benefit from it.
Thanks for chiming in Uday! Love the perspective and I agree! PMI actually just published a report on the difference in salary between PMPs and non-PMPs in a variety of countries. It looks like PMPs make on average 16% more than their non-PMP counterparts.
I like your "no beating around the bushes" approach. Makes your content much easier to follow
Thanks Tushar! It really means a lot to have that feedback.
I finally passed my pmp exam after all the stress.i thank God for the great opportunity and my tutor Thomas 🎊🎊🎉🎉All my prayers to those struggling to pass through pmp cause it hasn't been easy.i hope y'all make it some day too Amen
Passing the pmp is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself help like Mr Thomas
Really, you'll know him? I even thought i was the only one he has helped walk through the fears and falls of pmp
Talking of help with pmp exams Thomas is a genius. I never believed it was possible to see my exam questions with the answer,his awesome🎉
I have sat for pmp for the 2nd time now and still failed, i guess PMP Certificate isn't meant for people like me😭
The exams are getting tougher everyday, i can't miss this opportunity I've heard a lot about his good works in the life of certified projects Managers across the states
Emma, this was a wonderful video, thank you. I have been a PM for 6 years now and hold the PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-RMP (along with two certifications from the Scaled Agile Framework and two from Scrum). Looking back, my PMP journey was a huge leap forward in my career because it allowed me to truly understand my profession from various perspectives. It also equipped me with the ability to work within any manner of PMO and to do so fully understanding all methods and frameworks. Another thing I will add is that I have never paid for my PDUs. I have used "giving back" (working in my function as a PM practitioner as well as volunteering for PMI), reading plenty of books on PM risk management, or attending PM chapter events. One should not have to spend a dime to fulfill PDUs. My next thing will be to write a white paper on a PM topic, and that activity also generates PDUs.
Paying forward… Nice!
I just finished the Google project management certificate and now studying for the CAPM and I can already see opportunities starting to open up and I feel more technically sound than before. The CAPM is definitely a different beast, but the more knowledge the better. And networking of course
How long did the Google certification take?
How much is the CAPM cert?
@@love-zw1ky If you take the Google PM Certificate program, you can take the CAPM for $175. It's a good cert to get if you haven't had a "formal" PM role before so you can get a foot in the door and it can satisfy the education requirement if you go on to take the PMP.
I am actually doing the Google PM cert… How did that cert helped you professionally?
"PMP Preferred" almost always meant "PMP Required" when I was interviewing for roles. I got approved to take the PMP exam, so I put on my resume that I was approved and studying for it, which probably helped me land an IT Projecr Coordinator job.
Personally, I took the exam three years ago and it was totally one of the best decisions I have made in my professional life, because helped me to improve enormously the quality degree to the way I develop my projects (I work in a chemical company). Reading the Rita's book was quite a revelation also. I totally recommend the whole process.
Thanks for chiming in Emilio - I think the best thing we can do to support each other is to share our experiences! Did your company help offset the costs to take the exam?
The best-paid PMPs have a solid technical background. In fact, they have worked in the tech industry in some capacity or another. It is so easy to gather requirements and at times to write the requirements without having to infringe upon the technical resources' time. I have been in the tech industry for 23 years, and I often find myself challenging techies as to what needs to be done and how long it will take to complete a task; speaking from personal technical experience. However, the quantifiers are important as well ie. Numbers. Most project managers only have a broad, shallow, technical understanding of what is actually happening behind the scenes. They also lack the ability to question the resources as to why they have met the deadline for any given deliverable. Best advice: Obtain at least one technical certification. Start with AZ series exams. Example AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals).
Hi Leonardo! Your comment is sooooo timely! I'm posting a video on my top 10 tips for new PMs and my second tip is: know your product. Even without being 'technical', I think having an understanding about the setup and the work that's required so you can push back as needed is SO important! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
There are a lot of PMs in other industries as well. I work on aerospace/defense manufacturing and most PMPs in my industry don't come from a tech background at all. Mostly mechanical or engineering. I think the important thing would be you need to have some industry experience in your respective industry prior to leading projects.
you are so right on this one
Great presentation! Thank you for creating these. I passed the PMP exam in April 2014, and while it was not a direct line to a promotion, there is no question that in the big scheme of things, it was a very positive cert to have on my resume. Again, thank you for creating these videos. All the best!
Thanks for your comment Don! As you probably saw, I'm in a similar boat - I can't say for certain the PMP is what GOT me the promotion, but it definitely helped!
I just got my PMP a week ago now I'm a little different in that I have my Masters so I got it to enhance my resume. That being said I will say its worth it not only for the knowledge but for the doors it opens. I live in the DMV (DC,VA,MD) area and there are tons of jobs that require it. Depending on what you want to do and whether you have a clearance or not will usually dictate salary. I would say it is well worth the journey although I will say that what you learn via PMI and what you do during your job may be different but the concepts will give you a solid understanding. One last thing, PMP does travel so it is recognized literally everywhere especially globally the only limitations are what you set for yourself.
Hey Ronald, are you also seeing additional opportunities in/around NCR for virtual or telework as a result of this certification?
Congrats Ronald on your new PMP! It's interesting that you're seeing so many roles ask for the cert. Where I'm at, I'd say I see about 50% and then more senior roles. Love your point about the international recognition of PMP as well. Best of luck with your next steps.
@@cityparkproperties7001 what is meant by NCR?
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thanks PMI-ACP is next up I'll let you know how that goes!!!
This was very well articulated and thought out. Appreciate your clarity and honesty around the subject.
Thank you for your kind words!
Totally worth it for me, had mine since 2018 and it has paid for itself. The combination of skills can be very beneficial when applying them to an organization.
Nice! It's great to be able to crowdsource different opinions and share our experiences with others!
I think I’m thankful to you for spending your own time to explain and share ur experience about PMP. This was helpful. Cheers from Toronto!
Glad it was helpful!
I got my PMP a few years ago and here is some tips if you are scared of failing....
Study so long you are absolutely sick of studying, especially the areas you are the weakest.
Find the junkiest test banks you can find. Challenge yourself and prove or disprove their answers with how PMI would view the correct answer. If you can get through junky questions, you will be better prepared for test taking strategies on real questions. And you will find real questions to be much easier.
Do not memorize the formulas. Learn them through practice and understand why the formulas are the way they are. Understand what the solution means in an example.
I passed with exceeds expectations on the first try. I had an hour of left before I turned it in.
I don't say that to brag. I say all that because those are the strategies I used. They work! If I can do it, YOU CAN TOO! You don't need luck because you got this!
I moved overseas right after my Masters degree (fromUK) and worked abroad for 10 years in social development role. Now back in US and I feel like many do not understand or recognise my experience so I'm considering doing the PMP so that it gives me a degree of trust and legitimacy
Thank You Queen, this definitely cleared some things up. Although it did raise more questions lol, I am coming to an end of my 10yr of Military service and just honestly want to better myself. I do have a bachelors degree. Anyways definitely thinking about taking a shot at this, I will explore your page more to seek more information. Hopefully all is well with you 😌.
thank you for your nice words! Good luck with your transition out of the military and I wish you all the best. As always, let me know if you have questions or concerns!
I've been debating whether I want my career to go towards more management or more technical. I've been on the fence for the last 2-3 years and I'm now finally making a decision. Its time to get my PMP.
More Technical will get you more money
Why did you decide to go PMP instead of you don't mind me asking?
Great informative video!
I recently graduated with my BBA with focus in operations and supply chain management and haven't had much luck landing a career.
I might have to earn this extra certification to better my chances.
It's sort of a shame that a bachelor's degree alone is meaningless in today's world.
Try reaching out to your state port authority if you are located near one.
I mean it could be charity or church congregation or whatever gets you work as a project or program manager
What field are you trying to get into?
I'm PMP as well in Brazil, civil engineer. And the most important thing in my opinion is the environment that you are in. Notice that she was surrounded by PMP professionals to work with. This is a high value! It's a systemic issue to get recognized.
“I call shenanigans” is my favorite screen text on this channel so far
haha - thanks for the positive feedback!
This is an extremely helpful and relevant video! I was a bit lost with all types of certifications listed on the PMI website and what would be right for me, and I feel like I get it now.
Thank you so much for laying the information out in such a clear way, it is a pleasure to listen to you 👏 Definitely going to watch more of your videos 😊
Thanks for watching! Would you consider a PMP certificate?
I think so, nowadays the more professional certifications u have, the more valuable u r to potential employers. That’s just my opinion, eh!
Got My PMP certification 17 May 2021 here in Dubai .Looking forward to a wonderful Career
@@emmanuelngwa462 Congratulations!! I wish you all the best
@@emmanuelngwa462 Any updates?? Is the field saturated or have you been able to score a job?
If you are a PMP with 15+ years of award winning projects you are looking at $250k / year as a IT contractor.
Wow! That's incredible!
As someone who's getting a little cert happy, I really appreciate the balanced perspective.
Thank you - I try to be as objective as possible and focus on sharing my experience. I hope it was helpful to you!
PMP Certification has gotten me the %25 raise. It definitely lays the foundation for how to be a good PM.
Amazing! So glad to hear about your success!
Great video, it motivates me to continue my study in PMP exam preparation.
You can do it! Let us know how it goes!
Yes. Completely worth it. Did it on my own budget, paid no more than $600 for all; studied over five months. I passed it on the first try without PM experience (hours from putting events together).
The test (back in 2019) involved quite many analytical thought processes but overall, I think the PMP is for those who can see the “big picture.”
As for the benefit, I saw a 40% salary increase. I got a new position with a bigger company that took it into account.
What are your thoughts on Agile and Lean Six Sigma certs? Do you plan on pursuing those?
Hey, just wanna know how you did PMP without the PM experience. What industry where you in and for how long? Also, do you have other qualifications? I ask because I have CAPM but no experience in PM.
Hi Damaso - That's awesome! Congrats on getting through it all and that fantastic pay increase. I see Agile becoming more important, but see the certification as paying off for those in really specific roles or those interested in really specific career paths. As for six sigma, I started my yellow belt for lean six sigma with the intent to complete a green belt. For me, I like the focus and education opportunity but am still in the process of determine ROI.
Could you elaborate on “putting events together”? I’m in the event management industry and do see a lot of correlation, and am hoping I could use this experience.
@@elizabethmalone8030 I have an Event Management degree, and for event specific project management, you may want to consider an CMP - Certified Meeting Professional cert or a CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional certification.
@@njnj-2 agreed. The requirements for PMP are years of experience and so I don't know how that person did it without them.
You really addressed what I was looking for. Thanks and continuing with your great material.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad this was helpful
Thank you for the HONEST video. It helped me make a decision about going back to project management.
Glad it was helpful!
Your content is top notch! Thank you so much for this helpful info!
Thanks for your kind comment - I'm so glad this was helpful to you!
This channel deserves more views! Kudos from a fellow PMP :-)
Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for this super useful content! 🙌🏾
Thank you for sharing your opinion!
I'm about to take the 35 hr course, I wasn't really sure what to expect honestly. So thank you for giving your opinion! It's been highly helpful and answered a lot of my questions.
What course did you select? Thank you in advance.
It’s been worth it for me! It was mainly part of my personal development! I’ve had since 2018.
Thanks for sharing this!
My opinion: forget “ROI” when it comes to personal investment. You AND your career will grow faster and have a bigger pool of knowledge, skills, etc. to draw from now or later… or not at all if you so choose. There is only upsides to being “overqualified”.
Great video, thank you for breaking this all down.
Glad it was helpful!
My experience is that most companies requiring a PMP have no idea what it means. They do not understand, for instance, that the organization has to be quite project mature or else they will look at the PM following the methodology like they have a third eye. I find I have to do a lot of teaching for my teams and stakeholders so they understand what I’m doing and why. I also know PMPs who really don’t know how to implement the framework. They get the theory, but it’s really not enough. I find PRINCE2 is better for tailoring the process to the type and size of project, and for the organization to understand the process.
@alergictosnow - thanks for sharing your thoughts! For employers who don't realize what comes with the PMP certification, they may be missing out on an opportunity to leverage that experience to grow their PMOs or standardize their project management. Even so, it's interesting to see the number of employers who still list PMP as a 'preferred' qualification. Thanks for watching!
@@Qll390 That is correct. You need actual business experience as well managing projects.
@@Qll390 @recipe for how is that criteria vetted? I have 8 years military experience, with a hard focus in logistics/PM/supply chain management, traveling and taking on hundreds of projects, leading people, organizing/streamlining plans, with six sigma yellow belt, do you think they’d consider that enough “experience” @recipe for success
@@dunn1375 Yes, the experience that you outlined would definitely qualify for the 36 month PM experience for this PMI requirement. You should also call them to confirm- you can tell them what experience you have over the phone and they’ll let you know if you qualify or not. But I’m sure you will.
@@deejones7758 Thanks for the perspective!
Thank you for sharing your experience. My PMP helped me to get hired by a consultancy firm and increased my salary by approx. 40% from my previous role. I did the PMP simply because I had the time and thought I need to do something during COVID. About a year ago, I added the PMI-ACP to my CV and planning to do the PRINCE2 as well as the CSM.
Thanks for sharing - that's awesome to hear! Are you finding that the PRINCE2 is very different?
@@RecipeforSuccess1, I haven't started the PRINCE2 yet. It seems like PRINCE2 is easer than the PMP and focuses on processes rather than knowledge. PRINCE2 is also more valued in the Commonwealth like the UK and Australia, whereas the PMP is higher regarded in the USA and Canada, mainland Europe, and the Middle East. My thought process is that having both, the PMP and PRINCE2 Practitioner is a great setup and defiantly unique, which is a good thing in PM.
"I have a different perspective on this. Personally, I view the PMP certification as more of a financial commitment than a worthwhile investment. Currently, I'm pursuing my MBA in project management, building on my foundation of a BBA in Project Management. While this path may be more expensive, I believe it holds greater long-term value for my career."
I like how she made this entire video by looking at the red light of the camera only that indicates its recording.
I feel like after I got my PMP it was very beneficial . Very nice video.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for eloquently explaining 🙏
Thanks for sharing. Useful advices.
Super helpful video, thank you!
I have passed my PMP as well. Thanks for sharing
My girl, I just got rejected from 4 entry level PM positions because I dont have a PMP Certificate. You can even see that Assistant PM job openings ask for it. It’s ridiculous.
That is so frustrating! I’m sorry to hear that! Keep on keeping on & good luck 👍
Your videos are literally so helpful!!! Subscribed! Keep it up.
Thank you for the kind words - glad you found this helpful!
Wow you are so articulate. More so then those politicians who show up on TV. I would hire you just solely on your presentation and speaking ability 😁
Haha you're too kind!
*than
U must be the PMI president. I respect ur simplicity, honesty, n professionalism. I wish U the best of everything in life. Pls continue ur gd work with such videos.
Haha no - definitely not the president! Thank you for the kind words. I'll continue to do my best to share my experiences and thoughts around project management!
My question is that if you finish the 35 hours of course materials, but fail the exam 3 times you cannot take the test again for another year. So I assume the 35 hours are gonna continue to be valid for a few years? I am asking because I'm a bad test taker.
Very helpful video! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Very clear information. Thanks.
Thank you Somesh!
Very Well explained - thanks
I feel that PMP certification is just a way to get you into paying into the PMI organization over and over again. I do project management without PMP but I did take a semester course at a university.
Now I'm looking at getting the Scrum Master cert.
I appreciate you sharing your opinion! You're right that you do then have to pay the renewal certificate (this cost me $150 this year). Have you started the scrum master cert yet? Do you like it?
@@RecipeforSuccess1 I'm looking at dates etc but hopefully will sign up soon
@@bunburychic9755 same song and dance, just a different person you are paying.
Studying for the PMP really educate you about project mgt. and gives you that framework you need to practice proj. mgt. it's definitely worth it.
From my perspective, people that pursue and achieve PMP are proactive and by definition have experience and should naturally make more than the PM field at large…
Interesting take! You're suggesting that the data is 'skewed' by the fact that these two groups self-select into PMP vs. non-PMP and their OTHER personality differences are what cause the pay increase....not the actual certification (i.e. correlation instead of causation). Possibly! Thanks for sharing!
Good points covered on the video. Nice video.
Thanks!
Thanks for your video. It was so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
You don’t need one, If you have enough work experience. If you strive to be the best employee and
Hi! Thank you for sharing, it is great to know about these information before getting a PMP certification as it can be expensive. I would like to know how to identify if a company value this certification as there are companies out there who just want numbers for the job?
thank you very much
You are welcome
Good points..thank you
Thanks for watching!
Hi Emma,thank you, very helpful information. I have a question: does it worth to get the entry level certificate from PMI?(CAPM?)
Recieved my PMP in November of 2019. No change in salary, responsibilities or business respect. Maybe if I changed jobs it would make a difference, but so far: nothing. Keeping it in my back pocket in case I need to change jobs. Been in my IT career (as Senior Technical Lead) for 22 years. Looking to get my ACP...because why not? Other employers may be looking for this to compliment my PMP credential.
Thanks for chiming in! That's so interesting about your current experience. Technically, I also didn't get a paybump immediately when I got my PMP, but I do think it's been helpful in my job changes since. Best of luck with everything!
@ppsayl123 could you share your experience? How difficult was filling out the application and where did you prepare for the test? I’m thinking about getting the PMP the beginning of 2022
@@betzandragarcia141 Before filling out the application (which can be somewhat involved), be sure you meet the criteria for having a degree or not. If you don't have a degree (I didn't), then you have to document all of your past and current project hours (no overlapping time frames) for each of the process groups. I created a spreadsheet to help me do this. Then, you have to the hours signed off by either a previous or current manager. Once you have that, you should start your application. Keep on mind that PMI randomly audits the applications, so accuracy is key. My friends application wss audited and it was a long process to have the document corrected, validated, reviewed and approved again. As I took the exam for PMBOK 6, I'm sure there have been some changes since then, but my primary advice is to read the pre-application literature thoroughly. I studied on my own, but used Cornelius Fitchner's mock test software to prepare me for the actual test questions. Highly recommended. The main book I used was PMP Head First (great reference book). Good luck in your studies!
@@ppsayl1235 yea I got my Law Degree 19 years ago, but I started in the Construction business 5 years ago. Currently working for a A/E company. Could you share the spreadsheet that you created to track your hours?
@@ppsayl1235 if you job hop, im sure you will see a difference
How easy/hard was it to grasp the nature of the job when you began? Would love to see a video on this… HNY
At no point in 25+ years of Project and program management across UK, EU, Middle East and Asia Pacific have I ever seen a position requesting PMP, Agile or Prince2 qualifications earn a quantifiable amount over a position not specifically requesting one of the major recognised certifications. Positions typically state Degree, PM certification or relevant experience. Contract roles state day or hourly rates and where no salary information is provided, and I have interviewed for a role and I have asked the remuneration, there's been no additional benefit to having any certification. Relevant experience was more key to negotiating higher.
Unless PMI published their figures that prove out their claim, I conclude it's to reinforce something they want you to have but actually don't need to succeed as a project manager.
Very well presented. thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
You make excellent points in support of pursuing the certification. However, I’d be interested to find out how/if PMP helps increase the possibility of virtual or remote work. This is more important to me than an additional 25% income.
Hey - that's a great point! I would love to see some data about PMPs and remote work! One thing I did find from PMI in their 2021 pulse of the profession is about gymnastic enterprises and the impact to projects. They talk about how gymnastic enterprises are more successful because they focus on their people & talent. I wonder if WFM is a critical aspect of that??
Great video !
Thank you
the way u speak is soooo hot! no fr you're really intelligent and i watched the whole thing without getting bored which i think is an amazing skill to have, talking in a specialized subject without stuttering or bluffing or some ppl would keep saying uhm and uhms and they dont know what they're talking about is so freaking annoying, but u did great and i've never seen someone speak so confidentially and professionally! u should open a podcast lol or be like a mentor, I will definitely listen to your advice and come back again in the future, liked and subbed
I need a TLDR on this
Thank you!
Very informative, thank you, do you have a video for PMp preparation
I am interested in PMP,you can guide me to get it.i like the way you explain with clarity
Have been project manager for 2 different projects but without PMP certificate,I need to get one with your guidence
Thanks for the informative video! I’m a retail manager looking to expand my career into project management. I’m currently taking the Google pm course on Coursera and Im loving the content! I many of these skills in my role, but it’s helpful to learn the theories and concepts behind what we do. Do you think my 7 years of retail leadership will qualify for the 60 month experience requirement?
The "I Call Shenanigans" text made my day.
:) So glad you liked it!
I am contemplating wether to get a CPA, CMA OR PMP.
Totally different, but i want a license or a certification that is globally regarded and attainable with not extreme work and effort.
I work as a junior manager for a structural design (construction) company.
Will the Google project management course be useful for me? Like is it most IT related or project management in general?
Hi i.e. Civil - the content is based on PMI which has general project management, but it does look like part of the course also has a focus on scrum/agile which is more IT focused.
Here's what it says "Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role" and also "Learn the foundations of Agile project management, with a focus on implementing Scrum events, building Scrum artifacts, and understanding Scrum roles".
Sometimes they offer a free week to check out the course which might be useful to you to see if you think the information would be valuable.
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thanks for the response, I think I'll sign up for the trial and check if it could be beneficial.
@@RecipeforSuccess1 - Hi, I also have a similar issue, in that I'm into construction but NEED PMP certification. *I'm a beginner and would like to know which course should I start it?*
Thanks
It's 7 months and still I am in same role It depends on specific areas and organisations in which it is valued.Else u won't be valued.😢
This video reminded me once again of the daunting groundwork as well as dedicated practice you have to put before you sit for the 4-hr long instantly-known pass/fail result style of the PMP exam.
$550 for just the exam in May 2021, hopefully I create time to start prepping to take it - That ROI seems defendable.
@Lanre - Thank you for your comment! I agree - due to the cost, I would definitely make sure you find the time to prepare and learn the material!
Hi Lanre. Are you studying online or is there an institute in Nigeria that offers pmp trainings
@@adaobichijioke1624 there so many, they also give out certificates. But might not prep you good enough for the real pmp certificate
Any updates? How did it go?
I might help you in better understanding and passing the exam. Reach out if you can.
I have an MS in Criminal Justice, a MBA w/PMP. I retire from Military service in 2 years. I plan on using my military experience to eliminate hours/experience as my MBA cover my 30 hour PMP educational training. This has been very helpful. I plan on getting my PMP certification prior to retirement.
My only question: is the PMP certification stronger on a resume vs higher education?
Subscribed and liked! Thank you for the content!
You just have to show examples of leading a team and managing some sort of a project.
Even a private can find some example. Your going to be alright.
PMP is just a bonus. Dont let it hold you back.
First of all, thank you for your service. The big question is what are you hoping to do after the military? That will really determine which direction will set you up for the best outcome.
Very good video!
Thank you very much!
How is the criteria of “experience” vetted prior to starting PMP cert? I know a BA or 7,500 hours is the stat, so personally I have 8 years military experience, with a hard focus in logistics/PM/supply chain management, traveling and taking on hundreds of projects, leading people, organizing/streamlining plans, with six sigma yellow belt, do you think they’d consider that enough “experience”
Hi Devin - there's no formal vetting, you put your experience into your application to sit for the PMP. However PMI will randomly audit a percentage of applicants - so you'll want to make sure you can back up your experience! This happened to a manager of mine and he had to get all his old managers to sign off on his experience.
@@RecipeforSuccess1 interesting! Thank you for the insight!
Question is: I just got the CAPM 😎 not really working as a PM but working at lots of projects in the meantime, would the PMP worth the investment as a next step and while I’m fresh?
So helpfull!!
Glad you think so!
I'm wondering if pmp would benefit me. I'm a red seal machinist, millwright and 5th class power engineer (have my firing time for 4th class... but need a break from technical reading...) in Canada.
I have 7 years of managing projects, so I meet the requirements to do the pmp.
Would there be a benefit you think? My wife is doing pmp right now and it looks quite easy overall. Nothing too crazy and the topics are fairly easy to grasp overall.
I'm wanting to be involved in larger scale projects as a decision maker, but I'd also like to be fairly hands on too.
Good job 👍🏿
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you
hi, I joined the Coursera google PMP Coursera course. Along with this, I recently completed the Stanford Machine learning course and deep learning specialization course of deep learning Ai. so please share with me some tips to complete the PMP course in a short time.
Hi - thanks for watching! I recently made a video (th-cam.com/video/KbNAjfQfq8E/w-d-xo.html) on how to pass the PMP on your first try. Hopefully that provides some helpful tips! Good luck with everything!
I got my PMP recently but worked previously as a PM for a while until I moved to North America. It has been difficult securing permanent roles and I seriously thinking of dusting off my CSC cert to go get a banking job. Am i overreacting?
Thank you for this video. Couple of questions, can a person do PMP course through Coursera? And does it have the same value, as it doesn't have any exam. It's more like course followed by submissions.
i want to know the same thing. also can i enter the PM coursera courses on resume?
Hi Prashant - the PMP is offered through PMI only and is a formal exam. The Google PM course is offered by Coursera (like you mentioned without the exam). I hope that answers your question. Either way - I would add any credentials related to project management to your resume!
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should you get your CAPM and go through the hours for the classes, inorder to get you PMP. I want to understand the process not just shot gunning the cert. Wondering if a PMI Basics>CAPM>PMP is good or makes no sense?
As an engineer should i get PMP or CEMP (Certified Professional in Engineering Management) ? I worked two times as a project co-manager and usually a team leader or a supervisor and i wanna improve my skills and career.
It is NOT a certificate. It is a Credential.
What about 3-year bachelor's degrees? do those count as global equivalent of a 4-year degree to go along with the 3 years of experience needed for PMP? Thanks