Hey, I am a Graphic Designer, done M.A – Public Administration, INDIA. I would like to study more.
But I do not know much about what to study. I already have a PG… can i do another PG(MBA)? or Am I wasting time?
Is PMP Certification valid for my carrier even if I shift my job to another… in years?
or.. do you suggest any other courses? where my life will prosper?
you can also mail me if you wish to reach me personally @ samudhiram@yahoo.com.
Thanks All
Am confused.. HELP NEEDED
pmp certification without actual project management experience is hollow – you will be able to talk about projects, and maybe even plan small projects.
The best advice I have heard regarding any certification, is that the certificate helps you to get your next job more than it helps improve your work in your current job. Your current work is your credential in your current job – your co-workers see what you can do and how you contribute. But when you are unknown (new job, new customer) the certificate can help people to believe you have the required skills.
PMP is a funny program, though – some of the principles and processes show a lot of wisdom (like the Initiation phase before starting to plan), but some appear to be afterthoughts, designed by a committee and hard to apply to the real world. In my work, I see little correlation between people who are good project managers, and people who have PMP certificates.
YMMV.
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:38 am
PMP certification without actual project management experience is hollow – you will be able to talk about projects, and maybe even plan small projects.
The best advice I have heard regarding any certification, is that the certificate helps you to get your next job more than it helps improve your work in your current job. Your current work is your credential in your current job – your co-workers see what you can do and how you contribute. But when you are unknown (new job, new customer) the certificate can help people to believe you have the required skills.
PMP is a funny program, though – some of the principles and processes show a lot of wisdom (like the Initiation phase before starting to plan), but some appear to be afterthoughts, designed by a committee and hard to apply to the real world. In my work, I see little correlation between people who are good project managers, and people who have PMP certificates.
YMMV.
References :
Experience and courses