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Purpose: A forum where those who are interested in the topic of project management or working in this area can come together to learn and share expertise; explores how libraries and library workers can develop PM skills and apply PM to their organizations.

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  • 1.  PMP Certification Using Public Library Experience

    Posted Dec 20, 2023 08:31 PM

    I thought I'd try the Project Management Interest Group before sending this to the larger group.

    Due to a relocation, I've recently transitioned out of working in libraries full-time and become a government contractor. I'm being encouraged to pursue Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. In addition to a four-year degree and additional training, it requires "36 months of experience leading projects within the past eight years". I feel I have that experience, having worked full time in public libraries (both youth and adult) from 2012-2021, with 3 out of the last 8 years as a department head. I'm wondering if anyone else has pursued the PMP using library work experience. How did you present your experience on the application? Do they check your work history, and if so should I reach out to previous employers and educate them about the certification? Thank you in advance.



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  • 2.  RE: PMP Certification Using Public Library Experience

    Posted Dec 21, 2023 09:57 AM

    Hello,

     

      I applied, studied, and received my PMP certification in 2020. I did use my library experience as a project manager when applying. I had spent 14 years, at that point, running my institution's web services unit, which had numerous projects that I could cite. As far as I know they did not contact my employer, but I did let my supervisor know in case he was contacted. I would treat it much like a job application and these are your references. It is a random process as to whether they will contact the people that you list. My best friend also got her PMP, and they did contact her references.

     

      The application changed while I was in the middle of the process, which I didn't know until after I had documented 4,500 hours of project management work broken down into the 5 process groups with a project description of 500 characters or less that stated the role I played and demonstrating different skills from the 10 knowledge areas and 49 processes. The change was a huge improvement but also a 180 on character limitations. I believe it has been modified again since 2020 based on this article, https://www.izenbridge.com/blog/how-to-fill-the-work-experience-details-in-pmp-application-form/

     

      I would encourage you to go for the certification if the contracting firm is willing to pay for your training and exam fees.

     

    Kelly

     

    Kelly Sattler, PMP

    Project Manager for the Libraries' Strategic Projects

    Michigan State University Libraries

    366 W. Circle Dr #18

    East Lansing, MI 48820

    sattler9@msu.edu 

     

     

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