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The Magic of Value
For many of you, it's a magical moment when you earn
your PMP®
certification. Fortunately, once the magic
wears off, you're still holding a certification
that's highly valued in the business world -- and it
won't disappear.
Certification Magazine reported that those 3 letters
-- PMP -- can mean an extra $10,000 in salary,
bigger promotions and more job security for you.
In 2007, the Project Management Institute reported
the median salary in the United States for PMPs was
$100,000, while those without the certification
earned only $89,000. The best news is that the PMP
credential is still growing, with only 135,309
credential holders at the end of 2007.
Why are PMPs in such demand? Because when everyone
in an organization is working from the same
playbook, you're more effective -- saving money and
time. If a handful of people are following the same
project management standards, you might see some
improvement. But with PMPs throughout your
organization all following the same procedures, the
results are almost -- magical.
Your PMP has given you the skills to lead and the
opportunity to encourage others to strive for the
same goal you've achieved. Once you have those three
letters after your name, be sure to get the most
from them. Read this month's
Know How Network and this issue's
Avoiding Post-PMP® Syndrome
article for more tips on doing just that.
