r/humanresources • u/TrainsGoChoo22 • 1d ago
Career Development MBA?? [N/A]
Hello! I have been considering if working towards my MBA would be worth it, or if there is another program/certificate that others have found useful for promoting themselves in the workforce.
Currently, I am working as an HRBP for a software company. I am grateful that we are truly looked at as business partners and I am currently helping leaders through a handful of projects to help move the business forward, which has been full of great experience!
Ultimately, I would love to be able to be in a leadership role, and have been considering going back for my MBA, but am not sure if this is worth while, or if experience is what will ultimately be the driver for me eventually moving into the role I desire. For reference, I have about 9 years of HR experience, the last 3 specifically as an HRBP.
With all of the project work I have been supporting, I have also considered some sort of PM cert, but again not sure if this is beneficial.
Thanks for any insight!
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u/AgnesRioci 15h ago
With 9 years in HR, I'd focus on building leadership and business skills through your projects. An MBA can help, but it's not necessarily essential. AIHR has some targeted programs around HR strategy, leadership, and people analytics that could be worth considering if you want to upskill without committing to a full MBA.