DPM Summit: Certifications Dont Hurt
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Transcript of DPM Summit: Certifications Dont Hurt
Cynthia Schmitt, PMP, PMI-ACP Director, Program Delivery at Intuitive Company
Digital PM Summit Philadelphia 2015
Hello.@wtzgoodPHL
• Clown Aspirer• Video Store Worker• Website Developer• Project Manager• Director of Program Delivery
Career Path:
Small firms —> Large corporations
Research & strategy projects, mobile apps, eCommerce site builds, CRM database implementations
“The Zen PM”
“Wow, all those letters after your name are really
impressive.”
“I would never hire someone
with a PMP, they are too rigid.”
– My Mom
“Certs are useless for
DPM’s.”
– No one
– Someone at this conference
Real World Advice
Don’t worry, you’ll pick it up
Everyone is Agile now?
Companies manage projects differently
Dollar Bills $$$
Why I said…YES!
PMP- PMI-ACP- CSM, CAPM, PgMP, CSPO, CSC…
What will help me today?
What will help me tomorrow?
What will benefit my future goals?
Transform AgenciesLarge Companies Preferred Common Language & Framework 10% Club“You’re Serious”
Not a Job Guarantee Not a Digital Teacher Ain’t Cheap $$$
PROS CONS
Why Certs? (because we love lists)
As a DPM in an agency, if you had to choose which cert would you recommend I go for?Answer: Don’t go chasing waterfalls, go Agile (CSM,PMI-ACP)
Answer: Yes, salaries average 16% higher. *Sources: A lot of them
Answer: Some day your manager may report to you. Don’t always take their advice. DO THE RESEARCH
Are salaries higher for people with certifications?
I feel like my manager frowns upon certifications, should I still get one?
Q+A
Certifications HAVE helped me…#beinghonest #getyourcerton #educateyoself In order to be successful in our field, we must always be learning
Tweets Tweets & replies Photos & videos
Cynthia Schmitt @wtzgoodPHL 20h
Diversify your knowledge across project types
Give back to our community
Don’t look at this just as a job
Education will never hurt you.Your project, your team, your future… DEPENDS ON IT!!
Parting Words
Thank you.@wtzgoodPHL
Cynthia Schmitt, PMP, PMI-ACP Director, Program Delivery at Intuitive Company