Anyone Here Have A Project Management Cert from PMI?

[Yavin4]

Is it worth having?

[Lady President]

1. Depends

Depend? Isn't that the worst answer ever??!

Personally, I think it worthless. On the other hand a lot of managers and hr people think it's impressive. It depends on your goal. If you really want to learn how to manage a project, then on the job training is the best. If your company is willing to pay (including the Cheetah class and study guides) and it counts as development hours, then why not. My main criticism is that you don't learn how to manage a variety of projects, but instead memorize PMIs terms and steps. It is the ideal project state, while the real world is rushed and understaffed. Also, because it is based on the PMI way, you should probably buy their books and take an approved class.

Despite how unimpressed I am with the whole thing, I told my manager I would try to complete it this year. :P

[Fleshdancer]

2. no - but only because I'm not a PM

I work for a young business association and the people from the PMI are great at answering our association related questions. Studying their history, the PMI has done wonderful things for the PM profession.

From everything I've heard regarding PMI certification, it's worth the money and effort. I usually deal with people who work in IT and it seems to be well respected in those circles.

[Yavin4]

3. Thanks

Your answer was helpful.