PMP certification which is commonly known as Project Management Professional is basically a certification which is given to the professionals who are expertise in handling various projects, so as to bring maximum efficiency. This certification generally helps a project manager to increase the efficiency in work by enabling the capability of organizing the people and task simultaneously so as to get the maximum efficient result.

But as usual unlike any other thing it also has its two different sides as it can be quite good to the professionals, but it also has its disadvantages.

Benefits of PMP Certification:

• Highlight the resume: It can definitely add an extra point to your resume, thus making your resume out of the common ones. It really makes a difference if you are looking for a job as Project Manager in some MNC. Nowadays it has become key criteria in some of the companies who are looking for a project manager.
• It proves your experience: It really adds up with your experience in project handling while leading or directing them. And if anyone is planning to sit for a PMP exam the experience which is generally calculated in working hours of while handling the project is mandatory. PMI also has an audit process to verify the experience said by the project manager to authenticate the same.
• Hike in Salary: So, if you are a PMP certified project manager, then you will usually earn more money through your salary than a non PMP certified project managers. According to 2010 PMI salary survey, a PMP certified manager earns $10,000 more than a non PMP certified project manager in six major countries.
• Opens the door of job opportunities: Having a PMP certification can open your doors for various good job opportunities and networking among the people. A PMP certified manager can increase his or her professional networks by interacting with other certified project managers, thus creating potential career opportunities. In the meetings organized in major centres, managers get the opportunity to get with other certified managers and learn about the management theory. And they can also get PDU’s that required to renew their certification in every three years.

Cons of PMP Certification:

• It is expensive: In order to apply for a PMP examination, it cost lot of money, which may not be favourable to lots of people depending upon their financial condition. As a lump sum amount is charged to do a formal Project Management Education of 35 hours.Apart form that you need to pay $405 to apply the exams if you are member of PMI and if not then $555. To become a member one need to $129.
• Preparation for Exam is Time Consuming: As one has to provide the breakdown and details of every hours spend on a project, defining the hours and time spend on the executing project task. And all of these takes a lot of time.

So, even if there are many cons, one should definitely try to get the certification, as it surely helps in getting the better opportunities and result as a project manager.

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