ADVERTISEMENTS FOR ICT PROJECT MANAGERS SHOW DIVERSITY BETWEEN SWEDISH EMPLOYERS’ AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS’ VIEWS OF PM CERTIFICATIONS
Journal Title: Problems of Management in the 21st Century - Year 2014, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Appointing ICT project managers is a delicate issue for management; not least since ICT projects are known to be unsuccessful in delivering the required product in time and on budget. Hence, it is even more important to fnd the “right” individual for the job. According to project management associations, certifcation in project management is a prerequisite for a project manager’s successful career. The appreciation of project management certifcations among Swedish employers was studied using data collected from job advertisements for ICT project managers during four years (2010-2013). Judged on how the advertisements were worded the result indicates surprisingly low interest from the employers’ side, which conflicts with the project management associations statements about the certifcations’ indispensable value for successful projects. Furthermore, it conflicts with a common understanding of certifcations as essential for appointment as a project manager. The fndings identify a possible gap between PM associations’ and employers’ views regarding the certifcations’ value, and highlight the necessity of seriously considering whether it is worthwhile for the individuals to strive for, and for the organizations to promote certifcation, since it is costly in both time, effort and money.
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Siw Lundqvist, Leif Marcusson
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