What are the major benefits of becoming certified with the PMI®?
We always hear how important getting a certification is, but what are the practical real–world benefits?
We spoke to some of our delegates, and from their feedback, we compiled this overview of the main benefits...
1. You Gain a Vital Skill: Project management is growing within organisations, and is now being seen as a core skill to have, rather than a niche area (which is the traditional view of project management).
2. You are Working to International Standards: There are around 370,000 PMP® certified around the globe. This is a massive benefit in itself. This means that all PMP®s are able to talk to each other in a common language and work to an international standard. For employers, it is invaluable for them to be able to recruit people from anywhere, that will already be on the same page.
3. You Have Higher Billing Potential: PMP® certified PMs, earn on average 20% more than the non certified Project Manager. It’s not a given, but being PMP® certified definitely makes people more marketable.
4.You are Making a Personal Statement: Taking the time and making the effort to get certified says something about your dedication to your profession and to improving yourself.
5. You Stay Relevant: The PMP® certification is especially useful to employers, as it requires that you invest in continuous professional development (which is a bit like getting constantly recertified). This ensures that your knowledge stays fresh and that project managers remain current and relevant.
6. You Earn Credibility: Getting certified gives you credibility and gives clients, managers and team members a great level of confidence in your ability to run smooth and successful projects.
Anyone that becomes PMP® or PgMP® certified, will not instantly become a great project manager overnight. Like all qualifications, it isn’t the qualification itself, but what you do with it that counts. To be a good project manager, you need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, and a lot of common sense! To find out how ESI can help you get certified, call 020 7017 7100 or email enquiries@esi-intl.co.uk.
ESI can help you get certified, take a look at some of our certification courses coming up during the rest of the year...
PMP® Exam Power Prep
Next courses in 2010: 16-20 August, 4-8 October, 6-10 December.
Duration: 4.5 days
Professional Development Units (PDUs): 35
Fee: £1895 excl. VAT
*PMI® members get 15% off this course.
Valid membership number required
This Course is Perfect for
Getting the ultimate boost for achieving the prestigious PMP® accreditation
Increasing your chances of passing the PMI’s certification exam first time
You Will Learn to
Review topics in-depth and create a structured study plan
Ensure exam success with nearly a week of intensive of preparation
Meet the requirements on PMI’s PMP® Credential Application
To contact ESI, call 020 7017 7100 or email enquiries@esi-intl.co.uk
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PgMP® Exam Preparation
Next courses in 2010: 27-29 September
Duration: 3 days
Professional Development Units (PDUs): 22.5
Fee: £1495 excl. VAT
* PMI® members get 15% off this course.
Valid membership number required.
This Course is Perfect for
Joining the project management elite with a world class accreditation
Increasing your chances of passing the PgMP® Accreditation Exam first time.
You Will Learn to
Recognise the types of questions on the PgMP® exam
Describe PMI®'s perspective on how programme management is conducted
Describe how to set up a professional programme including the themes of benefits management, stakeholder management, and governance management
Describe how to manage a programme from initiation through closing
Complete practice exams, giving you confidence in your understanding of the concepts and approach used in the PgMP® exam
Be able to recall and apply the mathematical formulas that will appear on the exam
Evaluate many more “best” answers, rather than just “right” answers
Determine what approach to use when you do not know the answer to the exam question
Design the study approach best suited for your preparation
Discuss major themes and issues for each topic area
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Latest Article from PMO Blog ‘PMO Perspectives’
The PMO – Context is King Part 1
Published on 12th July 2010 - By Graham Shreeve on PMO Perspectives Blog
During a PMO seminar I had been running, great progress was being made on coming up with flash points relating to the value that the PMO can bring to their organisations. One of the delegates Luca had given some real insights into how their organisation attributed value to the useful work of the PMO, and revealed that the organisation’s main focus was on ‘efficiencies’. Luca also explained that he thought it was critical to understand the relationship that existed between the PMO and the organisation, and how they influenced each other.
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