PMP cert

Hi, everyone. Here is the situation...I am currently in the military and will be seperating within a year. The military Tuition Assistance programs offers $9000 for a ONE time certification (one time as in one program, doesn't have to be all amount at once). The program has to be accredited so it needs to be offered from some sort of higher institution(I guess). I have found the Villanova program, but before I pay the money I would like to get some comments from everyone. If you anyone knows of another program please let me know.

http://www.villanovau.com/Home/MasterCert.aspx?CourseID=20

 

There is a difference between a Project Management certification from a university (or other provider) and the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as provided by PMI. The PMP is a professional not an academic certification. The PMP is the industry standard for the professional.


If you search the forums for PMP or project management you should have plenty to read.

Holler back with more questions and Thank You for your service.

 

Hi - I think there's a whole bunch of pmp cert programs

http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutPMIsCredentials.aspx

http://unex.uci.edu/certificates/business_mgmt/project_mgmt/

http://butrain.bu.edu/Project-management-training-courses/project-mgmt-certification.asp

I'm sure that others will follow.

 

Only PMI awards a PMP certification, and in fact the PMBOK (Project Management Body Of Knowledge) is an ANSI standard. All others are not an industry standard.

 

Thanks Kevin. I didn't understand that distinction.

 

Most folks wouldn't, but a hiring official looking for the PMP would. PMI has an online database where you can verfiy the credential if claimed and the individual allows public viewing. Otherwise the hiring folks can verify the credential validity as each PMP has a specific certificate number that can be verified with PMI.

https://www.pmi.org/CertApp/Registry.aspx

Best wishes,

 

Ok. I understand that only PMI awards the official PMP certification, but I did notice on there website of how the require 35 hours of PM and etc. Even though this program isn't the actual PMP certification, I noticed that it leads to it...just like the Boston University program does that is advertised on the PMI website. This is why I was asking around about it. Thanks for the information, and if I am not fully understanding the situation could you please explain a little more for me please. Maybe I should of phrased my question as "Does this program appear as a good preparation for the actual PMP certification?"

 

Actually the cheapest way to generate these 35 hours seems to be through http://www.pmstudy.com/. They charge only $89.99 for the 40 PMI contact hours. (Credit goes to rtongue for pointing that out here.

 

Project Management Body Of Knowledge Book

http://www.pmi.org/Marketplace/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?GMProduct=00100035801

Is this the book that you were talkin about kevin?

 

Hi Woho - That's a great link. While I'm ready to believe that Kevin is correct in say that PMI is the industry standard, I'm wondering how this came to be. How does a private body set the standard? Is it just because they say it's so?

 

WOW!!! Thanks Woho. I was thinkin about spending the 9000 on PMP certification but it seems that it would cost next to nothing to pay out of pocket for it. Well, I guess I may have to get back on researching for another certification. If anyone knows of any marketable certifications then feel free too throw your 2 cents in.

 

The PMBOK is now in its 4th Edition. You will want to make sure you studied the appropriate edition when you sit for the exam.

 

Ok. Thanks Dr Rene.

 

So this is the book...

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Project-Management-Body-Knowledge/dp/1933890517/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235779003&sr=8-1

 

peacfulchaos2001,

You state that you will be separating out of the military in one year. What do you want to do when you get out? You should use this certification opportunity to help you get in your desired field.

 

In all honestly, I plan on going into the legal field. However, I want to have a few business credentials. In about five years I would like to start an MBA, so I would either business credentials or legal credentials. Since I probably (only time can tell) won't enlist back into the military then this is a "take it or leave it" opportunity that I don't want to pass on.

 

If you don't plan on doing project or program management then a PMP certification would be of limited value. You have to pass the exam. The exam isn't cheap and you must maintain the certification through continuing education and practice, and pay a few for renewal.

 

I do plan on doing project/program management. Granted it won't be my primary occupation. I don't except the exam to be easy, however I do think that I can be well prepared for it in the amount of time that I have. Thanks for all of the information.

 

Another professional certification option that crosses both legal and business fields is the Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) conferred by the National Contract Management Association. The body of knowledge for this exam includes areas such as business administration (accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, procurement…) and law (business law, commercial contract law, government contract law).

www.ncmahq.org

 

Stanford Certified Project Manager.

Have you looked at Stanford Certified Project Manager?

http://apm.stanford.edu/pricing.htm

If you go online mode, price for each course is $950.
For the certificate program it costs $5700.00

There may be discounts if you enroll for multiple classes.