Why is PMP certification important?

PMP, an acronym for Project Management Professional, is issued by the Project Management Institute [PMI], a USA-based Non-Profit Organization. It commenced operations in 1969 and has 30 lakh members presently.

Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project:

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency

While each has its own criteria, as per PMI India :

• Project Management Professional
• Certified Associate in Project Management
• Professional in Business Analysis
• Program Management Professional
• Portfolio Management Professional
• PMI Risk Management Professional
• PMI Scheduling Professional
• PMI Project Management Ready

Yad Senapathy, PMP describes the job of a PMP in the following domains:

Project Managers:

• Credibility- PMP professionals have knowledge of the Product Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK] Guide.
• Higher Salary Potential- As per PMIs 9th survey, PMP certified command a 20% higher salary, than those without it.
• Language Mastery- Language of project management + on-job training = Relative mastery of terms.
• More Challenging Projects Useful In Almost Any Industry- Irrespective of industry, basics of project management help get more unique assignments
• Job Security- In the artificial Intelligence age, reputed certifications help stave off the risk of unemployment.

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For Companies:

• International Recognition- ISO/IEC 17024 certification to PMI in 2007, recognized in more than 85 countries illustrates its global weightage.
• Add Value to Your Company- Clients trust your company more at risk of monetary losses is lower+ man-management is better.
• Create a Healthy Business Culture- Organized, productive culture is ingrained in their teams by certified project managers.
• Organizational Adaptability- Adaptability, sustainability, are some attributes of a successful, legacy conglomerate, and a PMP certified manager can contribute and make his/her/its team to it better.

It’s perhaps not an exaggeration to term PMP being to Project Managers, what Bachelor of Education is for school and university teachers, LLB to lawyers, and the likes.