The PMP versus an MBA

I was surprised by this video because for me PMP and MBA are such différent. I think people don't hesitate between the PMP and a MBA.
I don't agree about networking for the PMP. PMI has local groups in a lot of country and you can meet other people who are certified. In my case, in France where PMP is not so well known, you can join local groups that organize events around project management (conferences, etc.) and do some networking.

I totally agree with this analysis.

Thank you David, very informative. Another question, how do you compare with PgMP, PfMP, is it necessary to get them all?

I hold an MBA and PMP, AWS CCP, PSM II, and still have been unemployed for over 2 years now.

As someone with an MBA and not a PMP, given the job prospects and opportunities I get and do not even get considered for, the PMP seems a worlds better.

I have both now and the PMP seems like more of a requirement for job opportunities

I got an official mail from PMI stating" PMI‑ACP exam pattern is changing soon". Any idea when we need to take this exam?

Here in India PMP is go to certification to get a middle level mgmt position in industries. However, when compared head to head, PMP losses out a bit to MBA from top tier colleges. Still PMI local networking chapters here are quite active and they provide fabulous opportunities to deserving people.

The PMP is absolutely worthless…. It only a money making grab (yearly payment does, pay to take the test, pay to become a member). There is little to no value getting a pmp. I’ve been in project management for over 20 years. A MBA is far more valuable.

All that is good but if you don’t have a good networking in the US 🇺🇸 just forget about it. We are so corrupt and it’s even legal in the US. corruption is call: Lobbyists and the job corruption is call: Networking.

The $56k MBA cost is quite good, but in parallel, what networking will you have? In the US, the average cost is $130k (if we are talking about the top 10 schools). With an average salary of 100-125k, the payback will be 2.5-3 years (since you have to pay taxes and bills).

My MiM is GAC certified and supports the requirements of PMP