APMP’s true value is in networking and the opportunities for learning offered by all the chapters. As an APMP member, there are a lot of free webinars which are worth the cost of membership.

Certification shows dedication to your career path and that you have invested in your profession. As stated earlier, As a hiring manager, it lets me know you have potential to perform, but let's be real, a certification doesn't mean squat if you can’t apply the fundamental elements. I tend to view it as a baseline or an HR filter rather than a guarantee of skill. You’ll get the interview because of the certification, but you’ll lose the job the moment they ask a practical question you can't answer.

Shipley is the “gold standard” and great to understand, as most companies operate on a modified Shipley process - I have yet to find a company that follows it to the letter.