Project Management Institute and credentials

Has anyone heard of the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and is it well recognized? Is it worth going for if I want to do more project management type stuff? I'm just wondering if anyone's heard of it and has opinions on whether or not it will open any doors for me....
https://www.pmi.org/certapp/Default.aspx

Only if you're going to be a consultant teaching other printers/design studios how to implement Project Management sw. They may be swayed by the certification.
Can't see it bringing your print shop/design studio more work off the street if that's what you're thinking.

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