Project Management Qualifications: Hype, Help, or Happy Medium?
19 May 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (BST) | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Overview
Ever wondered whether formal project management qualifications are worth the hype - or if they’re just fancy certificates to hang on your wall?
Join us for an interactive 60‑minute session where we unpack the real value behind today’s most popular PM credentials.
What you’ll learn
We’ll explore why formal certification is useful - not just for impressing your LinkedIn connections, but for boosting your confidence, enhancing your PM toolkit, and giving you a common language and approach to tackle even the messiest projects.
You’ll also discover how your organization can benefit from your certification. Think consistent delivery, happier stakeholders, fewer “how and why did that happen?” moments, and crucially - more successful projects.
We’ll also consider whether you really need a formal qualification to be an effective project manager? Are they essential, optional, or just nice-to-have?
Choosing between qualifications can feel like picking from a menu in a restaurant you’ve never heard of, so the session will conclude with a brief overview of the big players. From PRINCE2, APM, and PMI - to Agile and Scrum.
What do they actually focus on, and who are they best suited for.
Who should watch
Whether you're curious, sceptical, or secretly shopping for the next "string to your bow", this session will help you make a more informed decision as to the next step in your project management career ladder.