TOPIC: Should I Take This PMP Criticism Seriously?

Hey everyone,
I came across this post where someone basically says the PMP exam is nonsense compared to real-life project management. Now I’m second-guessing things. I don’t want to chase something that won’t really help me, but I also don’t want to abandon a path just because of one negative opinion. Should I take this criticism seriously, or is it just one person’s experience?

Would really appreciate any insights.

Hi Chrisy,

PMP is not the right choice for everyone, but it is suitable for most professionals working in project management.
I can tell that it boosted my Career (and my earnings), and I did and still do benefit a lot from it (meanwhile, I am even a PgMP).

However,
Have you also read the replies to this posting you mentioned?

For instance, mine: www.project-management-prepcast.com/kune...a-real-life-pm#32149

If you are still unsure, I invite you to reach out directly (best on LinkedIn) and we can discuss further to determine if PMP is the best choice for you.

BR,

Markus

I agree with everything Marius has said.
Commenting so you know there are many of us out there who genuinely do believe the PMP holds value.
For me the PMP certification helped me pivot into this line of work, that I really enjoy - I used to be in Management Consulting before (while I enjoyed that too, I consciously wanted to switch roles and the PMP certification helped me with that).
Meanwhile, I have also earned the PMI-ACP certification (as well as CSM and CSPO). I am a bit naturally curious about the frameworks taught by each of these courses/ certifications and I do find value in those perspectives.
When you get to the application part of things - this is where I like to say Project/ Program management is an art and a science. You will have to adapt, edit and improvise on whether you learn during your certification and apply it to real life situations. That goes without saying. But just because you cannot use a 100% copy-paste formula in real life does not make the learning from PMP any less valid.