{"id":11220,"date":"2019-07-31T17:18:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T17:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/?p=11220"},"modified":"2023-03-02T01:43:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T01:43:34","slug":"why-should-you-learn-pmp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/why-should-you-learn-pmp\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should You Learn PMP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you just heard about PMP or having a hard time deciding why you should choose to be a project manager?<\/p>\n<p>Are you in that job market where the managing skills are more appreciated? Confused about whether to make a career in project management or not? What will be the next career options available for me after project management? Just spend some time reading this blog and know the answers to all these questions and the reasons for making PMP as your career choice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump ahead to<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee198dde3ea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #495393;color:#495393\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #495393;color:#495393\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee198dde3ea\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/why-should-you-learn-pmp\/#Introduction_to_PMP_Certification\" >Introduction to PMP Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/why-should-you-learn-pmp\/#What_is_PMP_Certification_Exam\" >What is PMP Certification Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/why-should-you-learn-pmp\/#What_are_the_PMP_Exam_requirements\" >What are the PMP Exam requirements?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/why-should-you-learn-pmp\/#Is_PMP_Certification_worth_it\" >Is PMP Certification worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/why-should-you-learn-pmp\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_PMP_Certification\"><\/span><strong>Introduction to PMP Certification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is PMP Certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PMP is short or Project Management Professional<strong>, <\/strong>which is globally, recognized professional certification. It\u2019s managed by the Project Management Institute, a non-profit organization. PMP is considered essential for the project managers. Especially, for those who wish to take the next step in their career<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Should-You-Learn-PMP.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11221 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Should-You-Learn-PMP-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Should-You-Learn-PMP-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Should-You-Learn-PMP-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-Should-You-Learn-PMP.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PMP_Certification_Exam\"><\/span><strong>What is PMP Certification Exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), with industrial standards, is used as the guide for testing aspirants. The PMP exam tests the applicants on tasks out of three performance domains<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People- 42% (focusing on the soft skills necessary to successfully lead a project team in the ever-changing environment)<\/li>\n<li>Process- 50% (reinforcing the technical aspects of successfully managing projects)<\/li>\n<li>Business Environment &#8211; 8% (highlighting the connection between projects and organizational strategy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(The number in percentage shows the weightage given to each domain in the exam)<\/p>\n<p>The PMP Exam consists of about 180 multiple-choice questions. 5 are considered pretest questions. Pretest questions are used in exams as an efficient and legal technique to test the validity of upcoming examination questions even if they have no bearing on the final result. The exam&#8217;s questions are distributed at random. Out of 180 questions, around 50% are based on agile and hybrid project management approaches, while the remaining 50% are based on predictive project management methodologies. These exams include multiple-choice, multiple-response, matching, hotspot, and fill-in-the-blank questions. Moreover, the exam is closed-book. This implies that the candidate will not be permitted to utilize any reference materials while taking the examination. The time duration for the exam is 230 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_PMP_Exam_requirements\"><\/span><strong>What are the PMP Exam requirements?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To the question that asks, who should apply<br \/>\nPMI quotes that ,\u201dIf you\u2019re an experienced project manager responsible for all aspects of project delivery, leading and directing cross-functional teams, then the PMP is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<p>There are certain requirements one should meet to be certified. A candidate must have either:<\/p>\n<p>a secondary degree or high school diploma with 5 years of project management experience in leading projects and 35 contact hours of formal PMP Certification Training.<br \/>\nOr,<br \/>\na 4-year degree or a bachelor\u2019s degree and 3 years of project management experience in leading projects and 35 contact hours of Formal PMP Training.<\/p>\n<p><em>OKAY now to the real question !<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_PMP_Certification_worth_it\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/Is-the-Project-Management-Professional-PMP-certification-really-worth-it\">Is PMP Certification worth it?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now let\u2019s go through the drawbacks of PMP first . There are some disadvantages to consider if you are thinking about pursuing your PMP credentials. Time and money are a huge factor when it comes to the possible disadvantages. The cost of the exam and the courses you have to take before the exam can be costly, in addition to applying and studying for the exam which can be time-consuming considering you have to document your education and project management experience down to the process level.<\/p>\n<p>Another disadvantage can be that passing the exam does not automatically make you a project management expert. It simply means that you passed the test and understood the framework of the project management process. This does not mean that your projects are successful; it merely indicates that you have the education, not necessarily project management skills. Finally, to keep your PMP Certification, you have to earn credits every three years which have associated costs with attending classes and costs to renew your certification every year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Okay, enough with the sad part<\/em><\/p>\n<p>let\u2019s go through some good stuff that PMP Certification has to provide:<\/p>\n<p>There are several advantages to getting your <strong>PMP Certification<\/strong>. First and foremost is the salary. Generally if you have your PMP certificate, you can expect to see about a USD 114,000 higher salary advantage over those who do not possess certificate. For employers, candidates who get the certificate show additional commitment to the project management career path. Therefore PMP Certification enhances your resume and can open doors for you when you are seeking a project management position.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage to getting the PMP certificate is that is automatically shows employers that you have project management experience. To be eligible to receive a PMP certificate, you need both a four-year degree in addition to at least three years of project management experience. The additional education you receive will also expand your network as you engage with peers that are in the project management field.<\/p>\n<p>Really glad you made it this far reading my article, now to the conclusion whether you should take PMP Certification or not!<\/p>\n<p>Now after considering all the advantages and disadvantages of PMP Certification, is it worth pursuing to further your project management career? The answer to this depends on your ultimate goals in the project management field. Of course, if you are pursuing a career in project management, the PMP Certificate can help you. It is an easy way for you to enter new countries, markets, and industries because your basic project management qualifications and expertise have been validated in a universal way.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are thinking of pursuing this certification solely for salary growth and not to further your education in project management, it truly isn\u2019t worth the time and money you will need to put into it. You need to view the PMP Certification process as an investment that will further your <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/how-to-start-career-in-project-management\/\">project management career<\/a> and not purely as a way to bump your salary up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are thinking of pursuing this certification solely for salary growth and not to further your education in project management, it truly isn\u2019t worth the time and money you will need to put into it. You need to view the PMP Certification process as an investment that will further your project management career and not purely as a way to bump your salary up. If you are interested in obtaining PMP Certificate, you can opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/pmp-certification-training\">PMP Certification Training<\/a>. Training helps you to gain knowledge in the latest project management techniques which helps you to pass PMP Exam on the first attempt.<\/p>\n<h5>Below are some more useful links to understand PMP deeply.<\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/6-simple-tips-to-project-management-mastery\/\">Tips to pass the PMP Certification Examination<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/project-management\/top-project-management-training-courses\/\">Top Project Management Training Courses to decide best for your career<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/\">Top 8 Core Values and Key Account abilities of a Project Manager<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you just heard about PMP or having a hard time deciding why you should choose to be a project manager? 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