Executive Programs - Certified Program Manager

[xXIDaShizIXx]

Hello,

Are executive programs,  such as the Certified Program Manager (CPM) certifications valuable for promotion into higher level positions? I will be holding both a MPA and a MPP already at that time, however I ask because my employer is willing to pay for 100% of it if I enroll. Thank you!

[MD guy]

2 hours ago, xXIDaShizIXx said:

Hello,

Are executive programs,  such as the Certified Program Manager (CPM) certifications valuable for promotion into higher level positions? I will be holding both a MPA and a MPP already at that time, however I ask because my employer is willing to pay for 100% of it if I enroll. Thank you!

Moving into higher level positions usually requires work experience and connections. Gov't job promotions are always a formula consisting of degree level and experience level. I don't believe certifications would get you much, but if your employer thinks otherwise then obviously different. You already have two of the standard degrees, I don't see the need for a certification.

[xXIDaShizIXx]

2 minutes ago, MD guy said:

Moving into higher level positions usually requires work experience and connections. Gov't job promotions are always a formula consisting of degree level and experience level. I don't believe certifications would get you much, but if your employer thinks otherwise then obviously different. You already have two of the standard degrees, I don't see the need for a certification.

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking the same thing. It does not really seem necessary and personally I would rather be working instead of in a classroom setting anymore. They do pay you overtime for attending thought so that is nice

[MD guy]

2 hours ago, xXIDaShizIXx said:

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking the same thing. It does not really seem necessary and personally I would rather be working instead of in a classroom setting anymore. They do pay you overtime for attending thought so that is nice

Usually, "program managers" get there by working and doing very well in the program prior to getting promoted

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Everybody seems to want a PMP in DC; I'd get that if I were so inclined in the direction of dry project management and such. I have no idea what it really is, but it comes up on job reqs all the time.