Was getting a PMP worth it? 3 years later - should YOU get a Project Management Professional?

Hi All,
In this video, we'll discuss if getting a project management profession certification is worth it and if it actually helps improve your chances of getting a project management job and increase your salary. I'll also share my own personal experience in getting my PMP and if it paid off for me. Lastly, we'll cover questions to ask yourself to determine if you should take the pop exam.
After 3 years of being PMP-certified, I'll discuss:
1. What the requirements are to get a PMP and sit for the exam
2. How you can go about signing up for the PMP exam
3. How much does it cost to get a PMP?
4. How can you get a PMP for cheaper or free?
5. What are the pros to getting a PMP?
6. What are the cons to getting a PMP?
7. Are you guaranteed a better paying job if you get a PMP?
8. What is the passrate for the PMP exam?
9. Is getting a PMP worth it?
10. What's the ROI on a PMP?
11. What was my personal experience with getting a PMP?
12. Will you benefit from getting a PMP?
13. How to decide if you should get a PMP?
14. Who's the best candidate to get a PMP?
15. How to get the most out of your PMP
Resources:
1. Google Project Management Certification: coursera.pxf.io/googlepmcourse
2. UVA Fundamentals of Project Planning: coursera.pxf.io/uvafundamentals
3. UCIrvine Course: coursera.pxf.io/ucirvine
Project Management Institute: www.pmi.org/certifications/pr...
PMP Certification FAQs: www.pmi.org/certifications/ce...
#pmp #projectmanagementprofessional #pmpcost
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1. Google Project Management Certification: coursera.pxf.io/googlepmcourse
2. UVA Fundamentals of Project Planning: coursera.pxf.io/uvafundamentals
3. UCIrvine Course: coursera.pxf.io/ucirvine
5. Rita's/RMC (note this is the most expensive option here): rmcls.com/all-classes/?gclid=...
6. PMI PMP prep courses can be found on the PMI website: www.pmi.org/certifications/pr...
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[@mariannerones132]

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[@dabdoube92]

no.

[@jhonatan1070243]

No 😂😂😂

[@abdulazizhawsah9884]

This is not how a project management professional behave.

[@jdoher01]

If you're contemplating a PMP certification, you're already a high-performing individual who aims for continual personal & professional improvement (only the most motivated of us will better ourselves through training/education). YES - the PMP qualifies your experience as a project manager to those who don't know you or your work history. The certification definitely opens doors, and will lead to a MUCH HIGHER income in the years to come. Get it done! Best of luck.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I definitely agree that individuals who strive for continued education and certificates like the PMP are in a minority! I hope most people find it useful to themselves & their career paths!

[@bulletinvid]

Well said!

[@anitagill8455]

Well said, I think having a continual growth mind set is very important.

[@33ladyRAM]

​@@anitagill8455- well said as well!

[@SpaceAlmataeishy]

Hi, thank you for this great video, now I am changing my career and I started google PM courses I want to know if I can work in PM field online only as a freelancer or not

[@SandraGoodchild-ht5vs]

I finally passed my pmp exam after all the stress.i thank God for the great opportunity and my tutor Thomas 🎊🎊🎉🎉All my prayers to those struggling to pass through pmp cause it hasn't been easy.i hope y'all make it some day too Amen

[@JetPat-ue2mb]

Passing the pmp is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself help like Mr Thomas

[@Theresa657]

Really, you'll know him? I even thought i was the only one he has helped walk through the fears and falls of pmp

[@PaulPual-gu1pq]

Talking of help with pmp exams Thomas is a genius. I never believed it was possible to see my exam questions with the answer,his awesome🎉

[@VivianLisa-wo1fx]

I have sat for pmp for the 2nd time now and still failed, i guess PMP Certificate isn't meant for people like me😭

[@Patricia53739]

The exams are getting tougher everyday, i can't miss this opportunity I've heard a lot about his good works in the life of certified projects Managers across the states

[@oasisfullfilled7617]

I was Project Manager for over 15 years making great money without a PMP. I finally got it. What I realize is Larger Fortune 500 companies dont really care if you got it. They want someone who know their stuff. Going the Agile way by getting a Scrum Master or SAFe certification is the way. PMI change their curriculum because Scrum Alliance and SAFe were taking their customers. This message was to encourage you that you still can make 6 figures without a PMP. Its good to get one because some companies love it but not all.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts! I imagine many people will find this comment helpful.

[@ukulkarni]

I did my PMP few years ago. Since then, I have seen it open more doors for me - most PM roles say 'PMP preferred' -making it that much easier to get my resume picked up. After that what I got paid was mostly based on how I interviewed and negotiated. PMP certificate is another tool in the kit - it is up to you how you benefit from it.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for chiming in Uday! Love the perspective and I agree! PMI actually just published a report on the difference in salary between PMPs and non-PMPs in a variety of countries. It looks like PMPs make on average 16% more than their non-PMP counterparts.

[@tusharvatsa1547]

I like your "no beating around the bushes" approach. Makes your content much easier to follow

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks Tushar! It really means a lot to have that feedback.

[@3ni2nr]

This was very well articulated and thought out. Appreciate your clarity and honesty around the subject.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@maxabdullah6824]

I think I’m thankful to you for spending your own time to explain and share ur experience about PMP. This was helpful. Cheers from Toronto!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VBrinkV]

"PMP Preferred" almost always meant "PMP Required" when I was interviewing for roles. I got approved to take the PMP exam, so I put on my resume that I was approved and studying for it, which probably helped me land an IT Projecr Coordinator job.

[@donstamps]

Great presentation! Thank you for creating these. I passed the PMP exam in April 2014, and while it was not a direct line to a promotion, there is no question that in the big scheme of things, it was a very positive cert to have on my resume. Again, thank you for creating these videos. All the best!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for your comment Don! As you probably saw, I'm in a similar boat - I can't say for certain the PMP is what GOT me the promotion, but it definitely helped!

[@lelia8crab]

This is an extremely helpful and relevant video! I was a bit lost with all types of certifications listed on the PMI website and what would be right for me, and I feel like I get it now. Thank you so much for laying the information out in such a clear way, it is a pleasure to listen to you 👏 Definitely going to watch more of your videos 😊

[@MVK_GS]

Emma, this was a wonderful video, thank you. I have been a PM for 6 years now and hold the PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-RMP (along with two certifications from the Scaled Agile Framework and two from Scrum). Looking back, my PMP journey was a huge leap forward in my career because it allowed me to truly understand my profession from various perspectives. It also equipped me with the ability to work within any manner of PMO and to do so fully understanding all methods and frameworks. Another thing I will add is that I have never paid for my PDUs. I have used "giving back" (working in my function as a PM practitioner as well as volunteering for PMI), reading plenty of books on PM risk management, or attending PM chapter events. One should not have to spend a dime to fulfill PDUs. My next thing will be to write a white paper on a PM topic, and that activity also generates PDUs.

[@derrick031072]

Paying forward… Nice!

[@morise4262]

You really addressed what I was looking for. Thanks and continuing with your great material.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad this was helpful

[@emilioalvarado3487]

Personally, I took the exam three years ago and it was totally one of the best decisions I have made in my professional life, because helped me to improve enormously the quality degree to the way I develop my projects (I work in a chemical company). Reading the Rita's book was quite a revelation also. I totally recommend the whole process.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for chiming in Emilio - I think the best thing we can do to support each other is to share our experiences! Did your company help offset the costs to take the exam?

[@aidanburfield2670]

Thank you for sharing your opinion! I'm about to take the 35 hr course, I wasn't really sure what to expect honestly. So thank you for giving your opinion! It's been highly helpful and answered a lot of my questions.

[@xXxPhoenix5]

Thank you for the HONEST video. It helped me make a decision about going back to project management.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ohno_perfect]

Thank You Queen, this definitely cleared some things up. Although it did raise more questions lol, I am coming to an end of my 10yr of Military service and just honestly want to better myself. I do have a bachelors degree. Anyways definitely thinking about taking a shot at this, I will explore your page more to seek more information. Hopefully all is well with you 😌.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

thank you for your nice words! Good luck with your transition out of the military and I wish you all the best. As always, let me know if you have questions or concerns!

[@marquis08]

I just finished the Google project management certificate and now studying for the CAPM and I can already see opportunities starting to open up and I feel more technically sound than before. The CAPM is definitely a different beast, but the more knowledge the better. And networking of course

[@anomad6314]

How long did the Google certification take?

[@love-zw1ky]

How much is the CAPM cert?

[@wmhfv992]

@@love-zw1ky If you take the Google PM Certificate program, you can take the CAPM for $175. It's a good cert to get if you haven't had a "formal" PM role before so you can get a foot in the door and it can satisfy the education requirement if you go on to take the PMP.

[@derrick031072]

I am actually doing the Google PM cert… How did that cert helped you professionally?

[@carolinehanna1035]

Your content is top notch! Thank you so much for this helpful info!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for your kind comment - I'm so glad this was helpful to you!

[@dankokkos3826]

Totally worth it for me, had mine since 2018 and it has paid for itself. The combination of skills can be very beneficial when applying them to an organization.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Nice! It's great to be able to crowdsource different opinions and share our experiences with others!

[@kindredspirit27]

As someone who's getting a little cert happy, I really appreciate the balanced perspective.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you - I try to be as objective as possible and focus on sharing my experience. I hope it was helpful to you!

[@tpmash]

It’s been worth it for me! It was mainly part of my personal development! I’ve had since 2018.

[@Jinn99]

Great video, thank you for breaking this all down.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delphidg1753]

I moved overseas right after my Masters degree (fromUK) and worked abroad for 10 years in social development role. Now back in US and I feel like many do not understand or recognise my experience so I'm considering doing the PMP so that it gives me a degree of trust and legitimacy

[@alexakyaw]

Great video, it motivates me to continue my study in PMP exam preparation.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You can do it! Let us know how it goes!

[@lpaone01]

The best-paid PMPs have a solid technical background. In fact, they have worked in the tech industry in some capacity or another. It is so easy to gather requirements and at times to write the requirements without having to infringe upon the technical resources' time. I have been in the tech industry for 23 years, and I often find myself challenging techies as to what needs to be done and how long it will take to complete a task; speaking from personal technical experience. However, the quantifiers are important as well ie. Numbers. Most project managers only have a broad, shallow, technical understanding of what is actually happening behind the scenes. They also lack the ability to question the resources as to why they have met the deadline for any given deliverable. Best advice: Obtain at least one technical certification. Start with AZ series exams. Example AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals).

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Leonardo! Your comment is sooooo timely! I'm posting a video on my top 10 tips for new PMs and my second tip is: know your product. Even without being 'technical', I think having an understanding about the setup and the work that's required so you can push back as needed is SO important! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@Al-USMC-RET]

There are a lot of PMs in other industries as well. I work on aerospace/defense manufacturing and most PMPs in my industry don't come from a tech background at all. Mostly mechanical or engineering. I think the important thing would be you need to have some industry experience in your respective industry prior to leading projects.

[@johnr7279]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@JamAKenyanAdventures]

Thanks for eloquently explaining 🙏

[@eyadabuelezz1196]

Thanks for sharing. Useful advices.

[@HanxiangLi]

This channel deserves more views! Kudos from a fellow PMP :-)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@RenaRoll]

Your videos are literally so helpful!!! Subscribed! Keep it up.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you for the kind words - glad you found this helpful!

[@ronaldjackson2290]

I just got my PMP a week ago now I'm a little different in that I have my Masters so I got it to enhance my resume. That being said I will say its worth it not only for the knowledge but for the doors it opens. I live in the DMV (DC,VA,MD) area and there are tons of jobs that require it. Depending on what you want to do and whether you have a clearance or not will usually dictate salary. I would say it is well worth the journey although I will say that what you learn via PMI and what you do during your job may be different but the concepts will give you a solid understanding. One last thing, PMP does travel so it is recognized literally everywhere especially globally the only limitations are what you set for yourself.

[@cityparkproperties7001]

Hey Ronald, are you also seeing additional opportunities in/around NCR for virtual or telework as a result of this certification?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Congrats Ronald on your new PMP! It's interesting that you're seeing so many roles ask for the cert. Where I'm at, I'd say I see about 50% and then more senior roles. Love your point about the international recognition of PMP as well. Best of luck with your next steps.

[@ronaldjackson2290]

@@cityparkproperties7001 what is meant by NCR?

[@ronaldjackson2290]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thanks PMI-ACP is next up I'll let you know how that goes!!!

[@fabricioantonello8023]

Good points covered on the video. Nice video.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks!

[@CandiceJones91]

“I call shenanigans” is my favorite screen text on this channel so far

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

haha - thanks for the positive feedback!

[@hikerbikeromar]

Super helpful video, thank you!

[@lilacs9848]

so informative, thank you for the video!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You're so welcome!

[@yolandachristine3899]

Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You're welcome!

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

I've been debating whether I want my career to go towards more management or more technical. I've been on the fence for the last 2-3 years and I'm now finally making a decision. Its time to get my PMP.

[@oasisfullfilled7617]

More Technical will get you more money

[@mikerzisu9508]

Why did you decide to go PMP instead of you don't mind me asking?

[@GapsKnowledgeisPower]

Thanks for sharing! Quite insightful

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

thanks for watching!

[@somergoyt]

I like how she made this entire video by looking at the red light of the camera only that indicates its recording.

[@AveGuy1]

Wow you are so articulate. More so then those politicians who show up on TV. I would hire you just solely on your presentation and speaking ability 😁

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Haha you're too kind!

[@QS-si3cq]

*than

[@mowtown75]

Very Well explained - thanks

[@someshmishra3482]

Very clear information. Thanks.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you Somesh!

[@symphantic4552]

My opinion: forget “ROI” when it comes to personal investment. You AND your career will grow faster and have a bigger pool of knowledge, skills, etc. to draw from now or later… or not at all if you so choose. There is only upsides to being “overqualified”.

[@PeterWuTravelandSocial]

I have passed my PMP as well. Thanks for sharing

[@wlocas]

Great video. I have 3 years of program management under my belt and I'm trying to figure out if the pgmp is better than the PMP.

[@thomasdriscoll8270]

Great informative video! I recently graduated with my BBA with focus in operations and supply chain management and haven't had much luck landing a career. I might have to earn this extra certification to better my chances. It's sort of a shame that a bachelor's degree alone is meaningless in today's world.

[@Andraewright]

Try reaching out to your state port authority if you are located near one.

[@vettv3462]

I mean it could be charity or church congregation or whatever gets you work as a project or program manager

[@prairiepatriot2162]

What field are you trying to get into?

[@divasstone4200]

PMP Certification has gotten me the %25 raise. It definitely lays the foundation for how to be a good PM.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Amazing! So glad to hear about your success!

[@raidjameel7513]

U must be the PMI president. I respect ur simplicity, honesty, n professionalism. I wish U the best of everything in life. Pls continue ur gd work with such videos.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Haha no - definitely not the president! Thank you for the kind words. I'll continue to do my best to share my experiences and thoughts around project management!

[@xiaoyingkueh4439]

Hi! Thank you for sharing, it is great to know about these information before getting a PMP certification as it can be expensive. I would like to know how to identify if a company value this certification as there are companies out there who just want numbers for the job?

[@behzadnourhashemi970]

Thanks for your video. It was so helpful

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TechViking]

I feel like after I got my PMP it was very beneficial . Very nice video.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad to hear it!

[@alessandroantonini8246]

Hi Emma,thank you, very helpful information. I have a question: does it worth to get the entry level certificate from PMI?(CAPM?)

[@VikasSharma-cs2lh]

Very informative, thank you, do you have a video for PMp preparation

[@thinksmarttravel9943]

Great video !

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you

[@jasonwojcik]

I got my PMP a few years ago and here is some tips if you are scared of failing.... Study so long you are absolutely sick of studying, especially the areas you are the weakest. Find the junkiest test banks you can find. Challenge yourself and prove or disprove their answers with how PMI would view the correct answer. If you can get through junky questions, you will be better prepared for test taking strategies on real questions. And you will find real questions to be much easier. Do not memorize the formulas. Learn them through practice and understand why the formulas are the way they are. Understand what the solution means in an example. I passed with exceeds expectations on the first try. I had an hour of left before I turned it in. I don't say that to brag. I say all that because those are the strategies I used. They work! If I can do it, YOU CAN TOO! You don't need luck because you got this!

[@darkdeminsion]

Thanks for the informative video! I’m a retail manager looking to expand my career into project management. I’m currently taking the Google pm course on Coursera and Im loving the content! I many of these skills in my role, but it’s helpful to learn the theories and concepts behind what we do. Do you think my 7 years of retail leadership will qualify for the 60 month experience requirement?

[@nikitadonaldson6861]

How easy/hard was it to grasp the nature of the job when you began? Would love to see a video on this… HNY

[@d.g.9559]

Very well presented. thank you

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joseotavioandrucioli]

I'm PMP as well in Brazil, civil engineer. And the most important thing in my opinion is the environment that you are in. Notice that she was surrounded by PMP professionals to work with. This is a high value! It's a systemic issue to get recognized.

[@thilaksasidharan1066]

Good points..thank you

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for watching!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for watching! Would you consider a PMP certificate?

[@maxabdullah6824]

I think so, nowadays the more professional certifications u have, the more valuable u r to potential employers. That’s just my opinion, eh!

[@emmanuelngwa462]

Got My PMP certification 17 May 2021 here in Dubai .Looking forward to a wonderful Career

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@@emmanuelngwa462 Congratulations!! I wish you all the best

[@jehan2943]

@@emmanuelngwa462 Any updates?? Is the field saturated or have you been able to score a job?

[@user-vt9ce4cv8w]

I'm wondering if pmp would benefit me. I'm a red seal machinist, millwright and 5th class power engineer (have my firing time for 4th class... but need a break from technical reading...) in Canada. I have 7 years of managing projects, so I meet the requirements to do the pmp. Would there be a benefit you think? My wife is doing pmp right now and it looks quite easy overall. Nothing too crazy and the topics are fairly easy to grasp overall. I'm wanting to be involved in larger scale projects as a decision maker, but I'd also like to be fairly hands on too.

[@guentherjahrmann6611]

Thank you for sharing your experience. My PMP helped me to get hired by a consultancy firm and increased my salary by approx. 40% from my previous role. I did the PMP simply because I had the time and thought I need to do something during COVID. About a year ago, I added the PMI-ACP to my CV and planning to do the PRINCE2 as well as the CSM.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for sharing - that's awesome to hear! Are you finding that the PRINCE2 is very different?

[@guentherjahrmann6611]

​@@RecipeforSuccess1, I haven't started the PRINCE2 yet. It seems like PRINCE2 is easer than the PMP and focuses on processes rather than knowledge. PRINCE2 is also more valued in the Commonwealth like the UK and Australia, whereas the PMP is higher regarded in the USA and Canada, mainland Europe, and the Middle East. My thought process is that having both, the PMP and PRINCE2 Practitioner is a great setup and defiantly unique, which is a good thing in PM.

[@therealvidkid]

From my perspective, people that pursue and achieve PMP are proactive and by definition have experience and should naturally make more than the PM field at large…

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Interesting take! You're suggesting that the data is 'skewed' by the fact that these two groups self-select into PMP vs. non-PMP and their OTHER personality differences are what cause the pay increase....not the actual certification (i.e. correlation instead of causation). Possibly! Thanks for sharing!

[@VanessaKlinger]

"I have a different perspective on this. Personally, I view the PMP certification as more of a financial commitment than a worthwhile investment. Currently, I'm pursuing my MBA in project management, building on my foundation of a BBA in Project Management. While this path may be more expensive, I believe it holds greater long-term value for my career."

[@fackeyutub-emael6545]

I am contemplating wether to get a CPA, CMA OR PMP. Totally different, but i want a license or a certification that is globally regarded and attainable with not extreme work and effort.

[@farouksouli7107]

Good job 👍🏿

[@FrankFinance]

Very good video!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you very much!

[@cityparkproperties7001]

You make excellent points in support of pursuing the certification. However, I’d be interested to find out how/if PMP helps increase the possibility of virtual or remote work. This is more important to me than an additional 25% income.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hey - that's a great point! I would love to see some data about PMPs and remote work! One thing I did find from PMI in their 2021 pulse of the profession is about gymnastic enterprises and the impact to projects. They talk about how gymnastic enterprises are more successful because they focus on their people & talent. I wonder if WFM is a critical aspect of that??

[@bulletinvid]

Thank you!

[@SajaStoica]

The "I Call Shenanigans" text made my day.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

:) So glad you liked it!

[@1DayAsADog]

You don’t need one, If you have enough work experience. If you strive to be the best employee and

[@siddharthbhardwaj4266]

Thanks for the info, are you on linkedin ?

[@rickyrick267]

I have a question. I do have a 4 yrs education degree, took few PM courses and worked 2 yrs as a APM (Assistant Project Manager) on a project. DO you think I am qualified for PMP or CAPM.

[@jamesekaete4839]

I got my PMP recently but worked previously as a PM for a while until I moved to North America. It has been difficult securing permanent roles and I seriously thinking of dusting off my CSC cert to go get a banking job. Am i overreacting?

[@FoulMuthUnicorn]

thank you very much

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You are welcome

[@ericsalinis733]

I have an MS in Criminal Justice, a MBA w/PMP. I retire from Military service in 2 years. I plan on using my military experience to eliminate hours/experience as my MBA cover my 30 hour PMP educational training. This has been very helpful. I plan on getting my PMP certification prior to retirement. My only question: is the PMP certification stronger on a resume vs higher education? Subscribed and liked! Thank you for the content!

[@vettv3462]

You just have to show examples of leading a team and managing some sort of a project. Even a private can find some example. Your going to be alright. PMP is just a bonus. Dont let it hold you back.

[@prairiepatriot2162]

First of all, thank you for your service. The big question is what are you hoping to do after the military? That will really determine which direction will set you up for the best outcome.

[@mamc9638]

So helpfull!!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you think so!

[@errdhtiwari4531]

hi, I joined the Coursera google PMP Coursera course. Along with this, I recently completed the Stanford Machine learning course and deep learning specialization course of deep learning Ai. so please share with me some tips to complete the PMP course in a short time.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi - thanks for watching! I recently made a video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZOxcp2chsukbqc) on how to pass the PMP on your first try. Hopefully that provides some helpful tips! Good luck with everything!

[@AlergicToSnow]

My experience is that most companies requiring a PMP have no idea what it means. They do not understand, for instance, that the organization has to be quite project mature or else they will look at the PM following the methodology like they have a third eye. I find I have to do a lot of teaching for my teams and stakeholders so they understand what I’m doing and why. I also know PMPs who really don’t know how to implement the framework. They get the theory, but it’s really not enough. I find PRINCE2 is better for tailoring the process to the type and size of project, and for the organization to understand the process.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@alergictosnow - thanks for sharing your thoughts! For employers who don't realize what comes with the PMP certification, they may be missing out on an opportunity to leverage that experience to grow their PMOs or standardize their project management. Even so, it's interesting to see the number of employers who still list PMP as a 'preferred' qualification. Thanks for watching!

[@Qll390]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 So if you got 4 year degree, but don't have 36 months project management experience, you are not qualified to apply for pmp certified?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@@Qll390 That is correct. You need actual business experience as well managing projects.

[@dunn1375]

@@Qll390 @recipe for how is that criteria vetted? I have 8 years military experience, with a hard focus in logistics/PM/supply chain management, traveling and taking on hundreds of projects, leading people, organizing/streamlining plans, with six sigma yellow belt, do you think they’d consider that enough “experience” @recipe for success

[@deejones7758]

@@dunn1375 Yes, the experience that you outlined would definitely qualify for the 36 month PM experience for this PMI requirement. You should also call them to confirm- you can tell them what experience you have over the phone and they’ll let you know if you qualify or not. But I’m sure you will.

[@musoneramanasseh1832]

I am interested in PMP,you can guide me to get it.i like the way you explain with clarity

[@musoneramanasseh1832]

Have been project manager for 2 different projects but without PMP certificate,I need to get one with your guidence

[@mohamedyacinegheziel865]

I have 12 hears sales experience among which sales manager , thinking of developping my skills, and i'm considering a pmp certification, but you're sahing it is not an entry level thincg ? So what would be your advise ?

[@0307prashant]

Thank you for this video. Couple of questions, can a person do PMP course through Coursera? And does it have the same value, as it doesn't have any exam. It's more like course followed by submissions.

[@allfunthings]

i want to know the same thing. also can i enter the PM coursera courses on resume?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Prashant - the PMP is offered through PMI only and is a formal exam. The Google PM course is offered by Coursera (like you mentioned without the exam). I hope that answers your question. Either way - I would add any credentials related to project management to your resume!

[@y1e2t34i]

Thank you for this video. I have a MBA and see the PMP as a differentiator, like you mentioned in your video. My concern is that it's not quite clear what the 36 months of PM experience entails. I've heard conflicting accounts. Does setting up a GANTT chart for a project count as working towards that 36 months? If I were to sit for the test, I would need to contact 3 or 4 past employers to get them to sign off. In your experience, how easy was it to get past employers to confirm your PM hours? Thank you!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Tyler - PMI will only ask your previous employers to verify your hours if you get audited. It's self-reported. Obviously you could get audited (it happened to my manager actually) and yes it would be a pain to ask previous employers to sign off on your hours, but if you still have a good relationship with them or at least one point of contact, I imagine they would be willing to help you.

[@anotherbookreview9903]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you!

[@delphidg1753]

My question is that if you finish the 35 hours of course materials, but fail the exam 3 times you cannot take the test again for another year. So I assume the 35 hours are gonna continue to be valid for a few years? I am asking because I'm a bad test taker.

[@houston3987]

Can I take my assistant manager experience and apply that to the PMP cert? That’s my main concern going forward. I know you don’t need to be a PM to have it count as “ PM Experience “

[@HarshadOSCM-]

Hi ma'am , right now i'm working as Engg. SCM in Hyundai Company. my background is PGDM(MBA) in Operation & supply chain managment. 1st is it good to do PMP certification ?

[@7amadama]

As an engineer should i get PMP or CEMP (Certified Professional in Engineering Management) ? I worked two times as a project co-manager and usually a team leader or a supervisor and i wanna improve my skills and career.

[@dunn1375]

How is the criteria of “experience” vetted prior to starting PMP cert? I know a BA or 7,500 hours is the stat, so personally I have 8 years military experience, with a hard focus in logistics/PM/supply chain management, traveling and taking on hundreds of projects, leading people, organizing/streamlining plans, with six sigma yellow belt, do you think they’d consider that enough “experience”

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Devin - there's no formal vetting, you put your experience into your application to sit for the PMP. However PMI will randomly audit a percentage of applicants - so you'll want to make sure you can back up your experience! This happened to a manager of mine and he had to get all his old managers to sign off on his experience.

[@dunn1375]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 interesting! Thank you for the insight!

[@vivekpnice]

Good job nice presentation only one thing you didn’t introduce with your name at beginning of video

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

oh my gosh! thanks for pointing that out - hopefully that doesn't happen again!

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

Yes. Completely worth it. Did it on my own budget, paid no more than $600 for all; studied over five months. I passed it on the first try without PM experience (hours from putting events together). The test (back in 2019) involved quite many analytical thought processes but overall, I think the PMP is for those who can see the “big picture.” As for the benefit, I saw a 40% salary increase. I got a new position with a bigger company that took it into account. What are your thoughts on Agile and Lean Six Sigma certs? Do you plan on pursuing those?

[@natashajarvis2737]

Hey, just wanna know how you did PMP without the PM experience. What industry where you in and for how long? Also, do you have other qualifications? I ask because I have CAPM but no experience in PM.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Damaso - That's awesome! Congrats on getting through it all and that fantastic pay increase. I see Agile becoming more important, but see the certification as paying off for those in really specific roles or those interested in really specific career paths. As for six sigma, I started my yellow belt for lean six sigma with the intent to complete a green belt. For me, I like the focus and education opportunity but am still in the process of determine ROI.

[@elizabethmalone8030]

Could you elaborate on “putting events together”? I’m in the event management industry and do see a lot of correlation, and am hoping I could use this experience.

[@blaquebeardcoder]

@@elizabethmalone8030 I have an Event Management degree, and for event specific project management, you may want to consider an CMP - Certified Meeting Professional cert or a CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional certification.

[@khoaly7146]

@@natashajarvis2737 agreed. The requirements for PMP are years of experience and so I don't know how that person did it without them.

[@lifeisshort3606]

If you are a PMP with 15+ years of award winning projects you are looking at $250k / year as a IT contractor.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Wow! That's incredible!

[@binayagiri2056]

I have gone through PMP and BA training which lasted for 6 months. I do have BA in Anthropology. I have been looking to jump into project management career. Is there any entry level opportunity you could help me with?

[@mufaddal2152]

CAPM/Google course on coursera should be good from what I've heard so far

[@TheCarbetarian]

Hi Emma!! How do I know if I qualify/ fulfill the requirements for the PMP?? I have 6+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, but not with the “project manager” title. I have been managing projects and overseeing lots of projects/ assignments. Do you think that would be enough experience for the PMP? Or do you recommend doing the CAPM first??

[@ekasism]

My girl, I just got rejected from 4 entry level PM positions because I dont have a PMP Certificate. You can even see that Assistant PM job openings ask for it. It’s ridiculous.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That is so frustrating! I’m sorry to hear that! Keep on keeping on & good luck 👍

[@michaelcoxfitness6089]

should you get your CAPM and go through the hours for the classes, inorder to get you PMP. I want to understand the process not just shot gunning the cert. Wondering if a PMI Basics>CAPM>PMP is good or makes no sense?

[@fedorbutochnikow5312]

What about 3-year bachelor's degrees? do those count as global equivalent of a 4-year degree to go along with the 3 years of experience needed for PMP? Thanks

[@kgrsp]

I am planning to make a carrer transition from Now Operations manager to Project manager and for that should i be going first with CAPM or Google Project management ?

[@JoeDoe1]

Thank you.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You're welcome!