{"id":15978,"date":"2016-08-22T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/?p=15978"},"modified":"2016-08-22T11:00:08","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T11:00:08","slug":"top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"Top reasons to get PMI ACP\u00ae Certified"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s dynamic market environment Agile is the way to work. There are so many different school of thoughts in the market that makes it difficult for anyone to choose among a lot of certifications available in market. Definitely to be up to the market trends one needs to be aware about what is up, with the recent happenings and also what market demands are as part of new career growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Agile certifications has been hot in market these days due to organizations moving towards agility. Clients want the working software quickly. There is dynamics in market which makes products obsolete very quickly. Acknowledging all those demands, in this blog we shall be covering the reasons why one should go for PMI-ACP \u00ae certification and what makes this certification different to others<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified\/#Bigger_coverage\" >Bigger coverage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified\/#Confirmation_to_knowledge\" >Confirmation to knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified\/#Job_types_in_Market\" >Job types in Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified\/#Higher_Pay_packages\" >Higher Pay packages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-get-pmi-acp-certified\/#PMI%C2%AE_Way\" >PMI\u00ae Way<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bigger_coverage\"><\/span>Bigger coverage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other agile certification where focus is only towards one or few flavours of agile methodology, PMI-ACP\u00ae certification is very rich in its content. PMI-ACP\u00ae has multiple flavours of agile covered in it for example scrum, XP, lean, and Kanban to name few. The training and knowledge required for getting this certification will add huge value to the seeker\u2019s profile. This coverage of PMI-ACP\u00ae also helps the aspirant in understanding pros and cons of multiple flavours of agile which helps them in future to implement in their project on need basis. In practical situation, agile is never followed religious with its one flavour. It\u2019s implemented and used as a fusion of multiple. PMI-ACP\u00ae helps in getting that expertise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirmation_to_knowledge\"><\/span>Confirmation to knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though this is valid for any certification to have confirmation to knowledge in the domain once you get the certification in that domain, PMI-ACP\u00ae confirms it for bigger spectrum. Now a days job openings are specifically mentioning in their job description for PMI-ACP\u00ae certified candidates. In your existing organization as well, to get a role shift, this certification act as a demonstration of your knowledge as well as experience. The answer why it has been asked for can be actually some of all the points we covered in this Blog.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_types_in_Market\"><\/span>Job types in Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Job trends are changing in the market. Market demands from traditional Project Managers is going towards Agile Certified professionals. This is making PMI-ACP\u00ae as a handy option. Aspirants has to be agile friendly and certified if they are looking for jobs in market. What other than PMI-ACP\u00ae which has a blend of experience, training will help well. Market has shown less supply of agile certified resources which is again making it more important to have in the profile. People having this certification will be niche until there is enough supply which is again a vicious cycle as the demand is ever increasing in the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_Pay_packages\"><\/span>Higher Pay packages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PMI-ACP\u00ae certified is paid better than a non-certified. There are multiple surveys in the market showing this trend which clearly emphasize on the value of this this certification. This certification pays off in return with better positions and packages in the market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PMI%C2%AE_Way\"><\/span>PMI\u00ae Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with coverage, the very PMI\u00ae way of certification structure that is fusion of experience, training and continuous knowledge enhancement makes sure person is not losing focus in any way. Before the certification, person has to have experience and training blend and after certification, continuous enhancement in skills by showing PDUs is required. This helps in making sure certificates are not stale and for that matter, knowledge is refreshed constantly. PMI\u00ae certifications has a tremendous credibility in the market as compare to any other certification body which is comparatively new in the market.<\/p>\n<p>Preparing for PMI ACP\u00ae Certification? Pass in 1st attempt through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/pmi-acp-certification-preparation-with-agile-practices\/\">Whizlabs PMI &#8211; ACP \u00a0Training Course!<\/a> Start with Free Trial!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s dynamic market environment Agile is the way to work. There are so many different school of thoughts in the market that makes it difficult for anyone to choose among a lot of certifications available in market. Definitely to be up to the market trends one needs to be aware about what is up, with the recent happenings and also what market demands are as part of new career growth opportunities. Agile certifications has been hot in market these days due to organizations moving towards agility. Clients want the working software quickly. 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