My discussion today is with Marc Blanchette. For more information about Marc:

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcblanchette/ Marc is an innovative Program Management Leader with extensive experience directing international, high-priority software & hardware projects and programs. He has been recognized for developing & motivating team members with diverse cultural backgrounds by empowering them to overcome challenges and exceed expectations. Marc has also been very active in the Project Management Institute having been President of two PMI chapters and selected by PMI to participate in their Leadership Master Class. We talked about all things PMI certification. This includes their value, types of certifications, and the process of applying for and completing the certification process. We also talk about how the CAPM and PMP certifications relate to other Agile certifications. This is an episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists of a series of discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave C. Barrett.