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Is it necessary to get PMP certification for a network engineer?
Discussion by AnneBrown · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsShould i also get PMP certification if i become a network engineer? -
Re: Is it necessary to get PMP certification for a network engineer?
Comment by JDMurray · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsMost network engineers do not have a PMP certification, so I would say "no." If you already are a Project Manager then I would say "yes." PM experience is required to get the PMP cert. -
Re: Is it necessary to get PMP certification for a network engineer?
Comment by AnneBrown · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsGot it. Did you study PMP? -
Re: Is it necessary to get PMP certification for a network engineer?
Comment by LordQarlyn · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsI agree, with a the usual caveats. Getting a PMP requires an investment of time and resources, and has some steep requirements. Five years of non-overlapping project management experience, 7500 hours of leading & directing projects, 4500 if you have a four-year degree, and 35 hours of project management training. And it is… -
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Comment by ThadPVillani · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsOf course, PMP is not only an IT-related certificate, but also beneficial to your work life -
Re: Is it necessary to get PMP certification for a network engineer?
Comment by LonerVamp · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsIs getting a PMP something I would suggest to someone to become a Network Engineer? Of course not. I'd suggest getting Network Engineering certs. Is getting a PMP something that would build useful skills? If you like working with details, tracking tasks, doing checklists, organizing people to get work done, planning work,… -
Re: Is it necessary to get PMP certification for a network engineer?
Comment by beads · · Home› Certification Preparation› Other Certifications› Project Management CertificationsThe PMP is a great learning tool for anyone to have under your belt but to be frank, technical people rarely jump for glee when speaking to PMs in general. Most times we treat PMs more like note takers and project secretaries than peers. So it has some downsides. Upside is that the training will help you understand…
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