PMP & ITIL Study Guide

For project managers involved in initiating, planning, execution and closure of a  project, the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the PMI may be the right Certification to pursue. In the IT field, the PMP may be right for managers who are heavily involved in areas such as software engineering or network design IT projects. The PMP certification demonstrates that a project manager understands the fundamentals of project management and can put them into practice.
Some Advantages:

• It gives companies a level of comfort and assurance that the PMP certification holder demonstrates that a project manager understands the fundamentals of project management and can put them into practice.
  
• The PMP certification might make your name stand out in a stack of resumes. With all things being equal, having the PMP certification would be a key differentiator in the job market.
  
• Many organizations have their own project management style that includes both good and bad haits. Certification reinforces the good stuff and provides standards and structure to change the bad habits.
  
• PMI's project management standards provide a solid base that makes it easier to introduce changes to internal methods and processes.
  
• The PMP certification is good for managers, but it's also good for employers. PMP makes an employee more valuable in attracting business.