What is 'PMP Certification' and How it Can Help Your Career Move Forward

What is 'PMP Certification' and How it Can Help Your Career Move Forward
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In this day and age, A four-year degree or an equivalent diploma might land you a good 9 to 5 management job somewhere in this world but managers are present in every industry from a small business organization to globally renowned multi-billion dollar companies. So how to make yourself stand out from the rest of the crowd and turn into a project leader, Prove to your higher-ups and your colleges that you are more than just an average manager and you can lead your team and your company into a better future, Well that's where specialized certifications come in handy and what you require to stand ahead of your peers is a PMP Certification.

Why do we need 'PMP' certified managers?

So the question here is what is this certification all about, And why 'Project Management Professionals' are in such high demand, and why this specific globally recognized certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) of the United States ( a non-profit organization ) is essential in taking the next big step in your career moving forward.

Well to answer that according to a survey done by 'PwC' , Certified project managers tends to get 3/4th of high performing projects and companies with more than 1/3rd PMP certified mangers tent to achieve more project success than the companies who rely on traditional mangers to handle their projects and on top of that 'PMP' certified mangers gets the benefit of making high salaries as this certification makes you excel more in the world of project management.

Is being a 'PMP' certified manager worth all the trouble?

To put this question into an easy to digest perspective is by weighing in its 'pros' and 'cons'. There are both benefits and costs of getting this certification but 'Certified Professionals' and "Hiring Experts' agree on the fact that benefits outweigh the costs in every scenario. So first let's take a look at some of its cons that you might want to consider before jumping right into making a decision for yourself, The number one thing you might want to consider is that it is kind of expensive if you are not a member of "PMI" already and it is a tough exam to pass as well and the worse part about it is that its very time consuming and you have to set aside many of your daily routine work to prepare for it. 

All that being said nonetheless it's worth your time and money with all the other sacrifices that you might have to make to achieve it as it qualifies you for a higher salary, Helps you in learning more important skills, Gives you industry-wide fame and recognition, Add even more value to your resume, Provides you with even more networking opportunities because as of today PMI has more than a million 'PMP' certified professionals all around the world and highlights your passion and dedication towards your job. 

So in conclusion to all these 'Pros' outweighs the "Cons' and you should definitely consider getting yourself certified as a 'PMP' professional.

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