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My PMP credential expired.

Would it be better to spend time renewing a PMP credential or becoming a Scrum Master?

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This pretty much depends on what you want to do!

If you are in a company that requires you to have your PMP credentials and does not use Agile methodology it is probably not the wisest of ideas.

If you are interested in different project management approaches and are not dependent on a valid PMP credential holders I would recommend to continue with Scrum Master or even better to keep / make both.

I would keep your old certificate so you can still proof you once did the PMP exam just in case someone should ask.

I think in total we are talking about

cheapest PMP credentials upholding costs

  • no membership fee but 150 USD renewal costs (non members) = 150 USD per three years = 50 USD per year

Scrum Master credential upholding costs

  • no membership fee but 150 USD = 150 USD per TWO years = 75 USD per year

With a total of 125 USD per year I think one can afford it to maintain both :-)

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Yes, that makes sense to me! Thx a lot, Marcus. – Larry Dec 30 at 9:32
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From my experience, I have not seen with abundance the words, "Scrum Master required or preferred," in job requests I have reviewed. But I often see, "PMP required/preferred." I think pursuing both is beneficial, but if you have to prioritize, choose what will keep you relevant in your market place. In my market, it is PMP hands down. Then, when you can, go after the second, or even other education.

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+1 for agreeing with me before I entered my answer. The biggest benefit of any certification is it helps you get jobs that require that certification. Pick the one that will qualify you for the kinds of jobs you want. – PJM Dec 29 at 20:10
Resently it seems like that it is changing, I've seen a number of jobs here in Denmark where Scrum/Lean knowledge is a must – KB Larsen Dec 30 at 17:19
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A PMP is a professional designation: it shows that you have the experience and knowledge to manage a project to a certain standard. The Certified Scrum Master is trivial: it means that you attended a 2 day course (and recently added) that you passed an exam. I know, I hold both credentials: the PMP is much more difficult to achieve, and provides you with a much broader set of skills. I agree it is worthwhile to do both (the CSM is not difficult to achieve, it is good to know Scrum of course, you could learn it from a book, it is not hard) but the PMP is a more valuable credential.

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The CSM now requires you to pass a test, but a simpler one than the PMP. – Craig Brown Jan 28 at 14:46
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From a purely position-based perspective, you can easily do the research... Use Monster or your preferred job board and do a search on 'scrum' and one on 'PMP' and compare...

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Well, I would keep the PMP. The credential has more validity than any SCRUM certification. Additionally, if you read what a SCRUM Master does it is the same as any typical manager. He or she is there to help remove road blocks.

http://scrummethodology.com/

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