Markus M ChizyukaAgile Project Manager| Kellerman ICT ConsultantsWindhoek, Khomas, Namibia
The introduction of PMP in Namibia created such a buzz in the industry. During the few past years, it hasn’t been gaining ground in the industry especially if you are just fresh from college or university with Project Management education that was just recently introduced in higher learning institutions.
For one to get a job as a Project Manager or Project Coordinator or let alone work in the PMO Office which are most of the times under utilized or nun existent, you’d have to have an Engineering degree as a prerequisite or anything in that line of field of study in order to land any of the project management opportunities.
But finally things are looking up especially with the new procurement Act or rather (Bill) they just past this year, Engineering firms are required to hire (competent and Experienced) Project Manager for Project Management roles. This requires for high level of PMP Certified or Masters in Project Management, the Challenge with this how ever is, there is little to no much Certified Professionals in this field in the Country hence, outsourcing is the only option. There is a great need for Certified and qualified Project Managers out there.
As a young professional is this field, the aim for joining this community is meet and learns from Great minded people like you and as a pioneer in my community to be able to inspire and influence others in my community to in this direction. There is a lot of potential for great things to start happening in Namibia taking Baby stapes at a time in raising much awareness about PMI-PMP, perhaps by introducing PMP talks in Colleges and Universities and in that way, hopefully start building a community in working towards the Namibian Chapter soon.
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Markus: Thanks for posting a very relevant question
Several research studies have proven that 80% of higher-performing projects were managed by a certified PM.
However, I've also seen several people who attain their PMP credential and then go back to managing projects the same old way.
As such, I completely agree with Kiron: There certainly needs to be a balance between certifications and practical expertise. Saving Changes...
John FarlikProgram & Project Management| SPX FLOWWaxhaw, Nc, United States
Dec 07, 2018 7:47 PM
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