Cornelius,

It is not at all linked to the ANSI standard and that alone would give me pause.

Employers trust certifications because they are linked to indpendent organizations. For example, the Professional Engineer designation is linked to both a (US) state exam and ABET (American Board of Engineering Technology) education. Likewise for "Board Certified" physicians in various specialities - an independent board certifies experience and knowledge.

I would stay away from it.

I never heard of it before, so I decided to have ChatGPT do a deep research. Here is its summary:

• The AAPM Master Project Manager (MPM) credential does exist, but it operates more like a resume-based board certification with optional exam paths rather than a single rigorous, proctored exam program.
• Its process includes application review, possible exam waivers, and an online exam option with a relatively low passing threshold, followed by membership-style fees for maintaining the certification.
• There are some signs of external recognition, such as inclusion in a Shanghai government qualification list and occasional mentions in job postings and career sites, but these are limited in scope.
• Compared to PMP, it lacks widely recognized third-party accreditation visibility (for example, it does not appear in the ANAB directory where PMI is listed), which may affect perceived credibility.
• The “Master” title can create confusion or skepticism, since it may be interpreted as a graduate degree or imply a higher level of rigor than what is publicly documented.
• For PMP holders, the added value appears limited unless the credential is specifically recognized or required in a particular region or by certain employers.
• Reported issues like slow responses and unclear payment timing can further raise concerns about reliability and overall trust in the process.

Google Gemini gave a similar response, and I found this here from Gemini also telling: Accreditation Reality: Candidates should not expect the MPM to be viewed with the same academic weight as a university degree or the PMP in traditional HR screening processes. Its "accreditations" from bodies like ECLBS or QAHE are private quality labels and do not carry the same weight as regional or national governmental accreditation.

As I said, most of the above comes from AI deep research and would need to be verified by a human.

William,

There are two schools of thought here:
1. No education of any kind is ever wasted.
2. What the hell is the American Academy of Project Management?

WRT #1: Any time you can enhance your education is a worthwhile endeavor in my opinion.

WRT #2: The "American Academy of Project Management" looks scammy to me. ISO certification simply means that they have a written process and they follow it. They do not have the same clout as the American National Standards Institute which is where the PMBOK guide resides. If I were hiring, I would severely discount anything from the American Academy of Project Management as second-class (at best) or scammy (at worst).

My thoughts only here.

Hi everyone,

I already have my PMP and recently came across the MPM (Master Project Manager) credential. On paper, it sounds appealing, mainly for the “Master Project Manager” title and how it might come across to clients.

However, my experience so far has been a bit concerning. I submitted my resume for review over two months ago and haven’t received any response. I’ve followed up multiple times via email, and when I tried calling the number listed on their site, it routed to what seemed like an unrelated voicemail.

From what I can tell, I meet the qualifications, but I’m hesitant to proceed with payment without any confirmation or communication.

For those familiar with the MPM (from the American Academy of Project Management), is it actually a legitimate and worthwhile certification or is it a red flag? Would appreciate any insights before I move forward.