[Z-man]

I too agree with PoP's assessment - those who come into a company with as many acronyms after their names typically focus on the cert instead of the substance behind it.

That said, IMHO, MBA > PMP. An MBA typically includes a few classes related to project management, such as Operations Management, Project Management, and Strategy & Policy. And these classes typically strive to connect project management to the bigger picture of the business work.

But these days, having an MBA is just a check mark in the interviewing process: having an MBA, or a PMP, or any other certification typically gets you to the next step in the interviewing process. In the second phase of this process, a good interviewer can determine if you just have certifications/degrees, or if you also have real-world experience and are able to apply what you have learned. Typically, good companies have good interviewers, and these folks can see through the BS right away.

If you are looking at other certifications, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) certification may be another one to check out, especially if you are looking to get into Information Technology, or work for an IT-centric company.

One good point about certifications, adult education, and getting degrees after being in the workforce is this: management sees that you have an interest in furthering yourself, and that you are willing to learn. This is an attribute that many companies look for in an employee, no matter what the position is.

My 0.42,
-Z-man.