PMP is one of the best professional credential in the field of Project Management. PMP certification has grown in prominence over the last decade and has become a sought-after credential, according to the Project Management Institute or PMI.

The Project Management Guidelines, Methodologies, tools and techniques, and the entire framework of 9 knowledge areas, 5 process groups, and the entire 42 processes provide you with a more holistic view of project management, enriching your knowledge.

Just by attending a PMP Exam Prep coaching seminar, and studying for the exam will make you a better project manager – as you will learn beyond what you need for your day to day project management.

Increased Earnings: The average salary for project management professionals in the USA is $101,505, according to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey-Fourth Edition. Managers who hold the PMP certification also often make more money than non-certified project managers. This is true for over 23 countries I have visited… for conducting PMP Exam Preparation workshops.

Growth in Career Prospects: The PMP certification program maintains ISO 9001 and other accreditions like the 17024 accreditation. This internationally recognized accreditation is recognized by the global business community and often leads to better career opportunities to someone who is PMP certified.

Attain your PMP certification, and add value to your CV. You can show to prospective employers how serious you are for your career.

Enhance Your Marketability: The PMP certification enhances your professional marketability in the field of Project Management. Future employers will often choose individuals with a PMP certification over other non-qualified project managers, because of the reduced risk the PMP certification affords the employers.

The PMP certification also helps to bolster resumes by legitimatizing the included experiences of a project manager.

Improved Project Management Skills: You must undergo rigorous preparation to get your PMP Certification. This process includes a significant amount of coursework ( 35 hours minimum) and study to qualify for and pass the PMP exam. Project managers often experience improved skills and knowledge while preparing to sit for the PMP exam based on the hours of coursework and study.

Apart from being a credential, while studying for the exam, you learn that there are other, better ways to managing projects, which are different than what you practice in your day to day project management.

Professional Validation of Your Experience & Competence: The PMP certification offers validation for professional accomplishments. PMI certifies that an individual has achieved the necessary years of experience and knowledge in order to be granted PMP status.

Thus, having the certification is a quick way to enter new countries, new markets, and new industries, because your basic qualifications, and your expertise and competence in the field of project management is established already.

The benefits of PMP Certification are immense! Not only will you become a more complete person, you will become a better project manager. Do not delay! Go ahead and get your PMP Certification quickly.

About The Author

Vinai Prakash is PM Champ. Yup, that’s me. I love coaching and training PMP aspirants to pass the PMP Exam in their first attempt, without stress, and without hassles. To date I have coached hundreds of students in face-to-face PMP Training Preparation classes and shared valuable PMP resources. After getting my PMPCredential, I often wondered how I could share my new found knowledge of passing the exam easily on my first attempt, and impart it to people struggling to get the PMP certification, bu