What Real Skills Does 

PMP Certification Give You?

Edward has spent over a decade in customer success and wants to know exactly what skills a PMP certification brings to the table—especially for client-facing roles. Anusha responds with a thoughtful breakdown, showing how the value of PMP varies depending on whether you're handling implementations, resolving customer issues, or managing long-term accounts. If you’ve been wondering how PMP skills translate to real, day-to-day impact, this thread provides a practical and flexible perspective.

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PMP Exam Sample Question

To produce the deliverables, the project will procure goods and services from outside the organization. The project manager has instructed the team to develop a comprehensive list of individual project risks related to those procurements.

What is the best course of action for the project team?

A. Consult the project charter
B. Review procurement documentation
C. Develop a procurement register
D. Check the probability and impact matrix
 

HINT: What documentation would serve as an input to the Identify Risks process and provide relevant procurement information?