No. I’ve been a PMP since 2005 for government contracts but I’ve seen demand slip as companies just promote experienced technical staff and team leads.

I don’t see as much demand for the PMP credential in government request for proposals we receive, except as a desirable credential.

It's not a standalone role, it's table stakes once you get to a certain level of seniority in most fields.

No our company is purging that role along with lots of middle management types. AI is aggressively replacing these roles.

If you have experience yes. Otherwise useless. You are not going to hired to manage a project with a PMP but no experience.

No longer exists.

Every engineer (at 2 different defense contractors) I have ever known has moved into Program Management. It's the path to Director, Site Lead, VP etc.

Anonymous wrote:No, developers are now expected to be co-pm to buy bezos another yacht.

ugh. the developers I know can't even develop properly, never mind think for themselves or manage their own work.
OP, like a PP said you need to be PM AND something else. A deep development understanding is critical. If they stop cheaping out on project teams, at least half of them should be quality hires (so a bit more expensive with multiple skills, including critical thinking).

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, project management skills are always valuable.

But going through the hoops to get a PMP?

Pay your money, take a 4 day "boot camp", take and pass the test on day, fill out the ridiculous application on line, pay more money..................boom you're a PMP. It's nothing but a money maker, however, certain positions require it so up to you as to whether they are positions you're interested in.

Yes but it had to be an "...and PM"
Like MD and PM or JD and PM or MPH and PM etc.

Anonymous wrote:Yes, project management skills are always valuable.

But going through the hoops to get a PMP?

Yes, project management skills are always valuable.

No, developers are now expected to be co-pm to buy bezos another yacht.

Supply exceeds demand. Look into other options if you have them.

NO!

Is Project Management still worth pursuing? Hows the demand?