Project EPM qualification - mean much?

[Borg Collective]

Hi,

I just earned the Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise
Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 after
passing the 70-634 exam.

Do these things have much respect in the industry?

I intend to now do the 70-630 SharePoint exam and am wondering what to
undertake after this.

I work a lot with SharePoint and Project Server and I am expected by my
clients and employer to demonstrate strong tools knowledge.

I come from a project manager background and don't have any technical
qualifications apart from the above (now).

 

[Jim Aksel]

Microsoft Credentials are well respected. However, keep in mind it is still
an individual thing. There are thousands of people who go off to "boot
camps" and pass 5 or 6 exams in a week to earn an MCSE or similar.

Some of these graduates are very competent and experienced people who need
the credential as a resume check list item, or just want the credential.
These people are generally extremely good.... but they had the knowledge
going in. LIke you.

Others graduate with MCSE in hand and don't know anything.... they just
crammed for an exam. The industry weeds these people out.

So, it really comes down to personal background. I personally am skeptical
of "young kids" with lots of credentials and little real world experience.
From your post, I don't think you are one of those.

That said, I could park so many letters after my name it confuses even me.
So I just don't do it. Instead, I let my performance speak for me. I am
never at a loss for work (or words for that matter).

Even after saying that, I am sitting for the 70-632 exam tomorrow and look
forward to it.

So, a third party opinion of your expertise (in the form of a credential)
could never really be too much of a negative thing. Certainly Microsoft has
done their best to make the exams demanding and credentials mean something.
Good luck!
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[Borg Collective]

"Microsoft has
done their best to make the exams demanding and credentials mean
something.
Good luck!"

I am pleased to hear this. It is an investment in time and money so I
would hope it means something.

I am currently working in the industry as a consultant and intend on
getting PRINCE2 and PMI certified and work at a high level, so I don't
want to rely solely on a Microsoft certification.

Thank you for your post, it was very helpful.