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Microsoft Certification or PMP?

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  • Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:27 AM
     
     
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    I am a young manager working in a software company where we believe the world runs on Microsoft. I plan on getting more certification for the profession I already do but at the same time I find myself effective in project management working with cross-functional teams. PMP is an internationally respected certification. I am torn between PMP and the next big Microsoft certification.

    I am very open-minded about this and would greatly appreciate if you could share websites where you undergo PMP or Microsoft trainings that made you successful. Thank you for your time.

    Chad

     

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  • Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:30 AM
     
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    Chad,Something to consider,
    PMP requires 4,500 hours of PM experience and 36 non-overlapping months of PM experience. PMP is generally considered a good investment (salary tends to be higher). As for Microsoft certs, even years after their introduction, credentials remain valuable.

    I passed my PMP exam just last year..it was my biggest achievement ^__^
    Took my exam preparation online at PMChamp http://www.pmchamp.com , where they stay true to their promise of helping you pass at first attempt. I studied at my own pace for 3 months and became a PMP last October 2011.

    Whether you go for PMP or further your Microsoft skills/certification, your certificate will surely open up many more job opportunities to you.

    More Power!

    David

    • Marked As Answer by ChadGomez Thursday, March 08, 2012 5:41 AM
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  • Thursday, March 08, 2012 6:04 AM
     
     
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    hey buddy thanks, you're an inspiration

    I believe I'm eligible though most of my projects have overlapping schedules, having responsibility for a workstream and sometimes a part of a project where I have lead project tasks.
    I can see positive feedbacks about pmchamp, I will consider it once I've made up my mind.
    With the schedule I have, guess it will take 5 months of concentrated study to not only pass the PMP exam, but also to allow the study materials to "marinate" in my system.

    Congratulations on your PMP title!
     
  • Saturday, March 10, 2012 6:01 AM
     
     
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    Thanks being a PMP has definitely been worth it for me

    Do your best!

     
  • Monday, March 12, 2012 3:42 AM
     
     
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    wait, Does PMChamp give contact hours certificate?
     
  • Monday, March 26, 2012 7:16 AM
     
     
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    Yes they send it to you as a PDF file, 35 contact hrs certificate

    best of luck mate

     
  • Thursday, May 24, 2012 9:10 AM
     
     
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    Im in! you're right its intensive, but it's very comprehensive as well. Thank you David. My exam schedule is set on July.
     
  • Saturday, June 02, 2012 9:41 PM
     
     
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    Chad have you started studying for the pmp exam?
     
  • Monday, August 13, 2012 6:13 AM
     
     
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    Hi David and Tweety, I passed my pmp exam today! It wasn't very easy but I was prepared to take it...Once again David, thanks for your recommendation.

    Chad