Project Management Certification: Is It Right For You?

As you begin delving into a project management career, you may be faced with many questions. One of those questions is “should you complete the certification process”. It all depends on the project management environment that you work in.

To help you make your decision, I want to share the top 10 reasons why the Project Management Institute (PMI) feel that you should.

1. Show your commitment to the project management profession.
2. Recognize your knowledge, skills and abilities.
3. Reflect achievement.
4. Can lead to greater earnings.
5. Can lead to career opportunities and advancement.
6. Prepare you for greater job responsibilities.
7. Improve skills and knowledge.
8. Build self confidence.
9. Allow for greater recognition from peers.
10. Enhance the profession.

For more details regarding the top ten, please download PMI’s PDF the Top 10 Reason for PMI Certification.

Another thing to think about is becoming involved in project management industry organization such as the following. I have included a synopsis along with each organization (please keep in mind the this is a very short list).

• Project Management Institute: you will find out how you can get involved with memberships, community involvement, leadership, volunteering opportunities and with the PMI online community.
• American Management Association: a world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success.
• Association for Project Management: To develop and promote the professional disciplines of project and programme management for the public benefit

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