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Project Manager Professional (PMP) cert vs PMI-Agile (PMI-ACP)

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Dave Sloat Navarre , FL

I am starting Onward 2 Opportunity's Project Manager program to earn either a PMP cert or a PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner).
My goal is to join the emerging autonomous airlift industry that is developing very rapidly. (Think large drones (quadcopters and or fixed wing) that deliver cargo)
Question: Which certificate would be most beneficial and marketable? The tried and true PMP, or the newer Agile. I am interested in rapid development and prototyping, but with air vehicles.

26 May 2020 2 replies Education & Training

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Gary Rossi Napa , CA

Hello Dave - Dave gives you some great advice - what you can also do is so start creating a network in that industry sector by using LinkedIn and start conversations with those in the industry already and obtain recommendations from them - never know you may get a position right off the bat. if you desire you can connect with me on linkedIn - here is my profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyrossibaldrigecoach/ - if you desire to chat we can do that too - 858-774-3744

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David Huinker Palmdale , CA

Dave (nice name)

Congratulations on a successful career in the military and (future) welcome to the "blue card club"!

Quick answer, both: PMP and an Agile cert.

Rational/justification. Most likely you'll seek a PM or Manager position, which typically have a "required/desired" PMP requirement; so that one is a must. Defense contractor companies are adjusting to meet DoD "agile" requirements, placed in contracts/awards; hence, Agile certifications are on the rise. SAFe Agile seems to be the hot cert in my company, but before it was hot, I got the CSM cert.

Like the military, degrees/certs are box fillers, to get you in; however, it's your effective use of those certs (PMP/CSM) that will help the organization thrive (make money) and allow you to rise quickly.

Hopefully this helps. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions.

Very Respectfully,
David

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