Choosing Your Next Challenge after PMP Certification
Posted by Master of Project Academy on January 19th, 2017
Have you completed and acquired your PMP certification and are wondering what to do next? You may want to consider further education and training to increase your credentials and improve your chances of getting promoted or hired. You could earn a PDU (professional development unit) for when you need to renew your PMP, too. Consider the following options when choosing your next challenge after PMP certification:
• More training in project management – If you found the process of getting your PMP certification enjoyable and want to focus on project management, consider taking up an advanced project management course or getting a PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification. These programs let you use the knowledge you have picked up from PMP certification training. They follow an approach similar to PMBOK Guide’s format and framework. Many of them focus on portfolio management, the management of accelerated projects, developing relationships with stakeholders, and estimating techniques for a project and its life cycle. Alternatively, you could take up a course that can provide a new certification and PDUs.
• IT training – Project management is a crucial aspect of successful information technology systems. Hence, PMPs typically have a background in tech and hold positions in the IT departments of companies. If you work in this field, you may want to consider an ITIL (information technology infrastructure library) certification, which will improve your expertise on techniques and strategies for handling the constant evolution of technology and learning how to manage the changes.
• A certification in PMI-ACP Agile will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the principles and core values of Agile. An online course may include PDUs to help you renew your PMP, so it would be like getting the best of both worlds at the same time. Another option is the course for project management, which is specifically aimed at IT professionals.
• Side skills courses and training – Many programs can help improve your efficiency in different organizational tasks, particularly the best practices in management. Consider courses that cover Process Improvement, Six Sigma, and Primavera P6. If you are typically in charge of the accounting and finance aspects of projects, you may want to consider courses like international finance, corporate finance, and managerial accounting.
About the Author:
Kevin Methson, Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience in Large Scale Development Projects. Master of Project Academy delivered online courses to more than 50,000 participants and business professionals around the globe in more the 170 Countries. They delivers self-paced, lifetime access and 30-days full refund guaranteed 100% online certification courses.
