If you are not already familiar with the PMP® certification and its requirements, one of the first things you’d notice upon researching it is that it is expensive!

$405 for members of PMI; $555 for everybody else. 

How much is PMI membership? $139.

What you may not easily know from the information online, is that the exam is difficult and it takes a relatively long time to prepare for. 

So, why the fuss about the certification?

Well, it is one of the best ways to make your CV stand out and improve your overall skillset. Almost all project management roles require a #projectmanagement certification, and the new PMP® certification is the most versatile of them all. 

Even if the role you’re applying for does not expressly state that a PMP® certification is a requirement or an advantage, be rest assured that the PMP® certification is an advantage by default. This is not to say that it guarantees employment. What I am saying is that the PMP® certification will always put you at a high...