Google project management cert vs PMP, which one do you recommend?
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My company strongly encourages us to use copilot for coding. I have two “vibe coders” in my team. Sometimes they do funny things (like writing a separate java class with getters for two constants, complete with a test class - all AI generated and absolute BS), but most days, it’s taking a toll on the rest of us. The most annoying part is that the management praises the “creative duo” while we struggle, trying to put out their fires and keep the code quality decent.
How do you deal with the feeling that your entire professional output is meaningless? I’m watching my company ignore every single one of my user-centric findings. They pay me to conduct deep-dive interviews and usability tests, but at the end of the day, the CEO just goes with whatever gut feeling he had. It’s soul-crushing.
The work culture on my team is pretty bad. There is high burn out, lots of fighting, finger pointing, working 24/7. When I bring this up, the leaders mention that this is just how tech culture is. It is worse at other companies. I haven’t worked at another company so I feel like I can’t counter. What should I say?
Both show knowledge and commitment. I’m personally trying to transition out of project management. And I don’t have a PMP for a reason so take this with a grain of salt. But something I have noticed is the companies who don’t lose their shit over who has a PMP tend to be way better employers than those who do.
What are you transitioning to? I’m thinking the cert will help my salary at my next job. I try to stay away from employers that list PMP as a requirement for the reason you stated.
I think it depends on what the project is going to be. Honestly, whether it's google or another professional system, the system only works as well as the team's willingness to input into it. On that note, I really love Monday.com.
Gut says PMP. That said there are a lot of vids on YT that compare the two that you might find useful.
I feel like the PMP is a more distinguished certification. It's like the gold standard. I always assume that an exclusive group of professionals hold that certification.
Depends on the project but I think the PMP certf will give you a more range of opportunities. The google PM might be more tailored to specific projects.
I am a Program/PMO Manager with 30 yrs experience and never had, nor will I ever bother getting my PMP, but, I will say that if you are going to get one cert, that is probably the best one. I see PMP listed on more job requisitions than any other cert. Find a company that doesn’t mandate it for hiring and let them pay for your certification while learning on the job, that is the cheapest and easiest way to go about it.
Even non PM jobs ask for PMP as a preferred thing. It’s like a masters these days in that everyone wants it and it’ll help. (Not like it’s respected as a masters) I’d do PMP if you can. Versus doing the gpm one.