5 Reasons Why PMP Certification Is Worth It

The PMP, also known as project management professional certification, is unbiased proof of a person’s project management talents and expertise. It is accepted worldwide and gives better career opportunities, credibility, and increased income for those who have acquired it.

With the Covid -19 pandemic outbreak, many employees lost their jobs, and among the affected was Ezra who was a project manager. Getting a job has proved to be a problem for him. He reached out to me on ways he can develop and improve his skills to increase the chances of him getting job opportunities.

Of course, having a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification in Kenya is the quickest way to climb up the career ladder because professionals with these credentials stand out from the non-certified professionals.

Here are 5 reasons we discussed with Ezra why PMP certification is worth your time.

• Growth in career and professional networking

The PMP certification course is an internationally accredited one and is recognized by the entire global business community. Most big corporates look for PMP-certified project managers and Ezra earning this certification would surely land him with a better job.

Everybody in the corporate world knows the benefit of networking. When you become PMP certified, you’ll be in touch with people pursuing PMP certification courses and ones who are already PMP certified. You never know who might help you in getting a better job. The more people you are in touch with in your field, the better it is for your career growth.

•  It allows you to earn a higher salary

In my experience, PMP certification is worth it. … PMI salary survey suggests that project managers with PMP credentials earn 20% more than non-credentialed professionals. The skills and experience you earn through this course truly make you a competitive candidate in the job market.

Apart from higher income, PMP certification will improve Ezra’s job security. Some companies value the core competencies learned through certification during downtime. Hence, a PMP credential helps you fight a potential layoff better than not having one.

•  It allows you to keep up with the industry trends.

The Project Management Institute is always up to date with the changes in the rapidly changing industry. The course’s content is constantly updated and upgraded based on the current industry situation, which means that you’ll learn about the newest project management trends.

•  Provides Industry recognition

PMP certification is universally recognized. PMP is global and works with any industry and in any location. So, regardless of your professional background and industry, you can gain by adding the certification to your resume.

What is the PMP certification value in the market?

Data show that as the number of certified project managers increases within a company, the success rate of projects also increases. Also, the companies recognize that certified managers are better at completing the project on time and within the budget.

•  It helps you enhance your skills.

To pass a test and get the PMP certification, candidates need to undergo training and a significant amount of coursework. This means that you will have to spend hours upon hours reading materials, researching, and practicing to be able to handle any aspect of the examination.

Conclusion

In summary, some people might view PMP certification as expensive, time-consuming, and difficult. But, many employers treat PMP certification as an important credential that adds credibility to your CV. Further, it helps you build essential skills required to excel in your career.

So yes! PMP certification is worth the effort.

 Are you interested in getting PMP certified? Then enroll in this PMP Training Course to learn with the best in the industry.