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PMP vs Agile Certification: Which PM Credential Should You Get First?

Emily Torres IT Fundamentals, Cloud & Project Management Instructor

Updated March 15, 2026 8 min read

Quick Answer

PMP for traditional project environments (construction, government, finance). Agile/Scrum for tech, startups, and product teams. In tech, Scrum Master first — then PMP if managing enterprise programs.

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Emily Torres

IT Fundamentals, Cloud & Project Management Instructor

AWS Solutions Architect Associate · PMP (Project Management Professional) · CompTIA A+

"I started where most of my students start — no tech background and a lot of questions. That's exactly why I'm so good at teaching beginners."

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