In the fast-evolving Project Economy, acquiring new skills is no longer an option but an absolute necessity. This is a landscape where professionals need to continuously adapt and evolve to remain competitive and deliver superior value. This is particularly true for project management professionals who are steering the wheel in this transformative age. Upskilling through globally recognized certifications has become the cornerstone to stay ahead of the curve and set oneself apart.
Acquiring a certification goes beyond just adding another accolade to your resume. It’s about enhancing your competency, expanding your professional horizons, and more importantly, it’s about signalling to your employer, peers, and the industry at large that you are committed to your personal development and to the success of the projects you undertake.
Imagine being a project manager navigating through a complex project landscape. You are expected to deliver results, manage risks, lead teams, and ensure the project objectives align with the organization’s strategic goals. The expectations are high, but with a globally recognized certification, like the Project Management Professional (PMP), you equip yourself with a robust project management toolset that bolsters your ability to deliver on these expectations.
Recently, HEBO Consult facilitated its 6th Cohort of ‘Project Management Professional’ (PMP) Masterclass in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Masterclass saw a diverse mix of attendees, ranging from business analysts and quantity surveyors to economists, tech enthusiasts, and engineering professionals. These attendees were from notable public and private institutions such as the Rural Energy Agency (REA), Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA), Dar-es-Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), and financial institutions such as ABSA Bank, Stanbic Bank among others.
The common thread among them was their determination to upskill, acquire practical project management knowledge, build professional connections, and most importantly, gain validation as certified project professionals
The PMP certification, considered the gold standard in the industry, not only enhances your understanding of project management principles but also underscores your command of technical skills and power skills like collaborative leadership, empathy, and communication. These are skills that today’s project economy prizes highly.
By applying these principles, you are better positioned to lead successful projects and initiatives, contributing positively to your organization’s overall performance. Moreover, holding such a certification tells the world that you can operate in a diverse project management environment, including agile and hybrid approaches, which are becoming increasingly important given the dynamic nature of today’s projects.
The relevance of upskilling through certifications is echoed in the remarks of Ms. Uddah Sarwatt, a Business Performance Analyst from Absa Bank (Tanzania), who participated in the PMP Masterclass recently facilitated by HEBO Consult. She expressed, “Obtaining a PMP certification will equip me with a solid foundation in project management principles, enabling me to approach my work more strategically and effectively.”
Although the PMP certification has emerged as the gold standard in the industry, often listed on job postings as a prerequisite, there are other project management certifications recognized in the industry. A range of certifications from PMI® can empower professionals in various domains, including the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)®, and PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®. Additionally, Certiprof offers an array of certifications that are valuable in the evolving project economy, including those in Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, and Objectives & Key Results, among others.
Upskilling through these globally recognized certifications can set you apart in today’s competitive project economy, regardless of whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced professional in a managerial role. It can broaden your horizons, enhance your approach to work, and give you a competitive edge.
Although the PMP certification has emerged as the gold standard in the industry, often listed on job postings as a prerequisite, there are other project management certifications recognized in the industry.
A range of certifications from PMI® can empower professionals in various domains, including the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA)®, and PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)®.
Additionally, Certiprof offers an array of certifications that are valuable in the evolving project economy, including those in Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, and Objectives & Key Results, among others.
About HEBO Consult
The mission of HEBO Consult, a project management training company, is to upskill project professionals through certification and training in accordance with international standards. HEBO facilitates a variety of programmes to professionals at all career levels, from Fundamental Courses, Certification Programmes to Tertiary Programmes like Masters Degrees. HEBO is the leading training provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, with key strategic partnerships with global market leaders such as Project Management Institute (PMI®), CertiProf and Westford University.
