{"id":78642,"date":"2021-11-09T17:18:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trainingbytesize.com\/?p=78642"},"modified":"2022-03-16T16:22:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T16:22:04","slug":"is-certification-really-necessary-for-project-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trainingbytesize.com\/is-certification-really-necessary-for-project-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Certification Really Necessary for Project Managers \u2013 Or A \u2018Waste Of Time\u2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019ve visited the Training Bytesize<\/a> website, and you\u2019ve pinpointed a course that you think suits you down to the ground, but for many of our learners one question lingers in their mind as they advance through their research journey: \u201cIs Certification Really<\/strong> Necessary For Project Managers?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

There are a whole host of reasons why certified project management is more important than ever to the success of a business. Without a dedicated project management professional, a business can open themselves up to chaotic, disorderly management, confusing objectives and unrealistic expectations.<\/p>\n

To put this into more tangible terms, effective project management will save your business money<\/strong> simply through transparent communication and efficient leadership.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some areas of a business where a recognised project management certification can add real value and change the dynamics of an organisation for the better.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Aligning Your Strategy
\n<\/strong>Strategy can be a difficult thing to implement at the best of times, but it’s not uncommon to see the goalposts move and a strategy change, whether that be through industry trends or unforeseen circumstances, such as Covid-19. An Agile Change Agent<\/strong><\/a> course is a fantastic example of a certification that prioritises a \u2018see, do, learn\u2019 approach and focuses on how to introduce change, how to adapt areas of a business and how to position yourself as \u2018the change champion\u2019 internally.<\/p>\n

A dedicated project manager, who is certified in this methodology, will give a business the best possible chance of executing that new company wide strategy, successfully.<\/p>\n

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Managing both Success AND<\/em> Failure<\/strong><\/p>\n

With many of our project management courses<\/a> at Training Bytesize, we ensure that post-project review is adequately covered in our modules. For instance, a core element of the popular PRINCE2 methodology<\/a> calls on the project manager to review their company\u2019s past experience.<\/p>\n

Inevitably, every company will make mistakes in their processes. Having a certification that proves you can successfully pinpoint these issues, and help the workplace adapt for the next project, will set you apart as a project manager, and will make you invaluable to that company.<\/p>\n

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Understanding Limitations
\n<\/strong>We\u2019ve heard all too often over the years how project managers are appointed into companies where adequate process hasn\u2019t existed before. In an environment like this, projects are more than likely to go over their budget estimate and delivery timeline, whilst also overestimating the internal resource available.<\/p>\n

But it doesn\u2019t have to be like this. A great project manager<\/a> can outline achievable milestones, rather than overload the project team with unreasonable expectations. These unachievable goals will then inevitably lead to compromising on the quality of a later part of the project\u00a0 in order to hit that deadline.<\/p>\n

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So, to answer our original question, is certification really necessary for project managers? Simply put, a project management certification is tangible evidence that you can point to in your experience, that showcases all of the above characteristics. This in turn allows you to further know your worth when seeking a pay rise, or applying for new roles.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to learn more about our APM<\/a> project management courses, and how they can provide tangible, added value to your CV, you can get in touch with our team today on +44 (0)1270 626330 or via e-mail to our UK based team at learning@trainingbytesize.com.<\/p>\n

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