Getting PMP Certified

I’m Certifiable

Last year around this time I was knee-deep in job searches. Monster, Careerbuilder, and Dice were the first three Web sites that I went to every morning. I was looking for a position with responsibilities mirroring those that I had when I was at IMPAQT as a Search Account Manager. However, a fairly common prerequisite for positions of this type was that I needed to have my PMP (Project Management Professional) certification already. As luck would have it, I was able to land a great job without the certification, but the desire for that certification has never left my mind. That’s why, I’m making it the first Intrapreneurial goal on Truebluetitan.

What Will A PMP Do For You?

The certification is geared towards those that direct cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. My current role within my organization is that of a Business Analyst and there is a professional Business Analyst certification out there, but I aspire for more. As I grow within the organization learn it’s unique intricacies, I hope to be able to expand my responsibilities to include those outlined above. I feel that the PMP will help to validate my knowledge and hopefully I’ll pick up a couple of tidbits here and there as I study for the certification.

When Do You Take The Test?

I’m still in the early stages of researching the certification, but with a lot of studying I’m betting that I’ll be able to obtain the certification before the end of June. As I dive into my studies and learn more about becoming a PMP I’ll update this section, so stay tuned.

Do you have your PMP? Do you think that it’s even worth it for an Entrepreneur? Let’s hear your opinion.