Bastian Project Managers: Certification or Experience?
Written By: Joe Steadham
Monday, August 16th, 2010
There has been much discussion lately within the project management community on the “value” of project management certification – i.e. becoming a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.
Several years ago, having a PMP was a distinguishing mark usually obtained and held by the most senior project managers. Recently however, PMI has realized the fruits of its successful marketing campaign to push the PMP credential – to the point where the credential no longer makes the PM stand out more than the next.
So what’s more important in implementing complex material handling systems – PMP certification or experience?
