The debate about the PMP losing it’s value

People are getting their PMP® (Project Management Professional) certifications at a breakneck pace.  This year alone, new PMPs are averaging  just under 4,300 a month.  You would think this would be great for the industry, having more qualified project managers engaged on projects.  Instead, the question is being raised if people who should not be PMPs are in fact being certified.  Are hiring managers creating an environment for those with no project management experience to game the system?

Geoff Crane sees a pattern.

  • A new credential is created
  • The credential is marketed, making success promises to hiring managers
  • Hiring managers make the credential a requirement
  • Shortage of credential-holders increases perceived value of the credential

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About Derek Huether

Agile Coach and Trainer. Co-Lead of the PMI ACP Support Team. Lover of Agile, Scrum, & Kanban. Lawfulgood PMP Level 15. Chaotic Good Agilist Level 5. Author of Zombie Project Management (available on Amazon)