The Role of Certification on Project Management: Perspective of PMP Certified Project Managers

Authors : Volkan Arslan

Pages : 36-47

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Publication Date : 2024-04-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of certification in a project management environment from the perspective of Project Management Profession (PMP) certified project managers. To do so, a semi-structured questionnaire survey was created through a focus group discussion technique and applied to 30 PMP-certified project managers. The data obtained were analyzed via the SPSS 20 statistical package and results were presented in two sub-sections: (i) the demographic information of respondents and (ii) the specific perspective of project managers about PMP certification. Several organizations offer comprehensive and constantly updated certification programs to adapt to the changing needs of the project management profession. Thus, professionals can confirm their knowledge, abilities, and skills in the project management field. Moreover, certification is a key factor for the project management profession regarding up-to-date training offered, standardization of project management applications, and continuous development in project management performance. This paper aims to aid project managers to be aware of the potential benefits of PMP certification to improve project management capabilities as a source of competitive advantage.
Keywords : Proje Yönetimi, PMI, PMP, Proje Yönetimi Enstitüsü, Sertifikasyon

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