A question a lot ofP people interested in becoming a Project Manager may ask is how important is a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. A lot of businesses may be wondering the same thing when they are looking to recruit a Project Manager. The PMP credential is the gold standard for a Project Manager throughout the world, and the Project Management Institute (PMI) does a great job of governing the credential. You must apply to take the PMP exam through PMI and you must meet very strict criteria to be eligible to take the PMP exam. There is a chance that your application will be audited as well, and if you are audited you work with PMI to detail your qualifications and experience and then after you pass the audit you can register for the exam. There are a lot of companies that offer PMP preparation books, software and courses and you need to do your research to see what will suit you the best. After you have approval to take the PMP exam, you book in the exam and once you pass the exam you will have the PMP credential. Now to the important question, how important is this credential. The PMP credential is very important to Project Managers and to businesses recruiting Project Managers as well. The PMP credential shows you that the person you are recruiting has good experience and Project Management knowledge, and it shows you that they are committed to improving themselves. Hiring someone with a PMP that is also an active member of the PMI can help you significantly improve the chances of the person adding a lot of value to your organization. For aspiring Project Managers, the PMP shows your experience and knowledge and it will help you get a job anywhere in the world. Being an active member of the PMI also help you interact with other Project Managers throughout the world, and it provides a lot of free material to help you improve as a Project Manager. You can even attend local chapter meetings to network which will help you if you are looking for a job. The PMP credential is very important and it can help you in numerous ways. Thanks for reading my blog, leave a comment and let me know what you would like me to blog about next.
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