A certification in project management would definitely add value to any project managers future career path by making him or her more marketable and competitive. Just on the resume alone, it would stand out to potential employers that you are an individual with the knowledge and understanding of the processes of project management and they would see and understand the earnings potential.

The research of the certification on the PMI website states that a project management certification is an industry-recognized certification for project managers. There are many jobs that require project management certification because employers do not want to teach someone how to be a project manager; they want someone who can hit the door running with projects the moment they step foot in the building and ensure they are on scope, on time, on budget and within quality standards.

A project management certification can enhance a resume and make the difference between getting a job as a project manager and being passed over in favor of another applicant. Another perk to being certified is that certified project managers earn more annually than their non-certified peers. Understand, to some it is about the glory and not the money but with the glory will eventually come the fortune and by fortune I mean additional responsibilities, or projects with larger budgets, or even becoming a program manager overseeing several projects.