I am currently in process of getting the PMP certification and I am seeking for expert advise and guidance to organize my self development plan to best suit my vision.
"Vision: To become an expert in Project Management and be able to apply my expertise across various industries not limited to construction and manufacturing."
1- References that I need to have other than PMBOK 6th Edition that will enhance my understanding and widen my knowledge
2- What should be my next step after becoming PMP certified
3- What other certifications that I should pursue to understand the best practices and to elevate my knowledge areas across industries and when
I am setting my personal development plan where I am listing the courses that I believe up to my knowledge are beneficial to achieve my objectives:
-PMI Agile Certified Practitioner – PMI-ACP
-Prince 2
-FIDIC – Contracts Management
-PMI Risk Management Professional – PMI RMP
-Lean Six Sigma
-Program Management Professional – PgMP
-Portfolio Management – PfMP
-PMI Professional in Business Analysis – PMI PBA
-Certified Management Accountant – CMA
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Ibrahim
Assuming that you have adequate experience in all the above mentioned fields, I will jump straight to the point:
Following the PMP, I would go for ACP because Agile is spreading liek fire in a wild busy. After that, I would do the RMP as Risk Management is an important part of every project.
As for the rest:
1- If you do business analysis the CBAP or PBA would suit your needs.
2- If you are into production and manufacturing then LSS would be a good option.
3- If you manage contracts then FIDIC is the way.
My advise is not to pursue a certification if you do not have the experience because even if you manage to pass, you won't get the real benefit out of it.
Hope this helps.
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1 reply by Ibrahim Al Karout
Sep 06, 2019 6:28 AM
Ibrahim Al Karout
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Thank you Rami,
In my current role, I am managing a diverse team responsible for delivering services to customers as contractor/consultants/and end users, monitoring quality through field inspections and investigations, and managing installation projects. Along with that as a department manager I work on the development/improvement of process and procedures for those activities.
I am totally aware that having a certificate have ZERO value without having the knowledge and expertise on how to implement. This is why i the way I am studying PMP now is by relating it to work I am doing.
In my opinion, basic knowledge with continuous exposure in any sector will be enough for a manager who have management experience and skills. This is what i have experienced in 6 years of work experience. I am a Civil Engineer who started work as Site Engineer for building construction project in KSA then moved to marine construction (requires marine engineering degree) in Dubai and now I am working in a Fiberglass Pipes manufacturing company ( requires industrial or mechanical or chemical engineering degree) . Hence you can see that those three sectors are not related however they all need the management skills for a person to succeed.
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RAJON BANERJEEKalyani, District: Nadia, West Bengal, India
Hi Ibrahim,
I have write the same in before also.
A certification is only an icon but actual power is knowledge.
Without knowledge nothing is possible..
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1 reply by Ibrahim Al Karout
Sep 06, 2019 6:37 AM
Ibrahim Al Karout
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Thank you Rajon and please refer to my reply to Rami.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I you want to achieve your vision forget about to get certifications.
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1 reply by Ibrahim Al Karout
Sep 06, 2019 6:34 AM
Ibrahim Al Karout
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Hi Sergio, thank you for your advise but I am looking for a constructive guidance and feedback.
Assuming that you have adequate experience in all the above mentioned fields, I will jump straight to the point:
Following the PMP, I would go for ACP because Agile is spreading liek fire in a wild busy. After that, I would do the RMP as Risk Management is an important part of every project.
As for the rest:
1- If you do business analysis the CBAP or PBA would suit your needs.
2- If you are into production and manufacturing then LSS would be a good option.
3- If you manage contracts then FIDIC is the way.
My advise is not to pursue a certification if you do not have the experience because even if you manage to pass, you won't get the real benefit out of it.
Hope this helps.
Thank you Rami,
In my current role, I am managing a diverse team responsible for delivering services to customers as contractor/consultants/and end users, monitoring quality through field inspections and investigations, and managing installation projects. Along with that as a department manager I work on the development/improvement of process and procedures for those activities.
I am totally aware that having a certificate have ZERO value without having the knowledge and expertise on how to implement. This is why i the way I am studying PMP now is by relating it to work I am doing.
In my opinion, basic knowledge with continuous exposure in any sector will be enough for a manager who have management experience and skills. This is what i have experienced in 6 years of work experience. I am a Civil Engineer who started work as Site Engineer for building construction project in KSA then moved to marine construction (requires marine engineering degree) in Dubai and now I am working in a Fiberglass Pipes manufacturing company ( requires industrial or mechanical or chemical engineering degree) . Hence you can see that those three sectors are not related however they all need the management skills for a person to succeed.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Sep 06, 2019 2:01 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Ibrahim
Your Journey is a bit similar to mine (I started working on Construction Projects in Qatar) and you are absolutely right about what you’ve mentioned in the last paragraph - I like your motivation and thinking which reflects professional maturity and wisdom.
Given what you are currently doing, I would advise you to pursue PMI-ACP following PMP.
Do you think my comment is not constructive? No problem.
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Dr. Shyam Sundar BDirector - Strategic Management | Global Governance, Risk and Compliance| Service Global IncCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Apply PMP learning into practical life and work environment which will enhance your knowledge significantly to make the foundation stronger in PM career Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 06, 2019 6:28 AM
Replying to Ibrahim Al Karout
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Thank you Rami,
In my current role, I am managing a diverse team responsible for delivering services to customers as contractor/consultants/and end users, monitoring quality through field inspections and investigations, and managing installation projects. Along with that as a department manager I work on the development/improvement of process and procedures for those activities.
I am totally aware that having a certificate have ZERO value without having the knowledge and expertise on how to implement. This is why i the way I am studying PMP now is by relating it to work I am doing.
In my opinion, basic knowledge with continuous exposure in any sector will be enough for a manager who have management experience and skills. This is what i have experienced in 6 years of work experience. I am a Civil Engineer who started work as Site Engineer for building construction project in KSA then moved to marine construction (requires marine engineering degree) in Dubai and now I am working in a Fiberglass Pipes manufacturing company ( requires industrial or mechanical or chemical engineering degree) . Hence you can see that those three sectors are not related however they all need the management skills for a person to succeed.
Ibrahim
Your Journey is a bit similar to mine (I started working on Construction Projects in Qatar) and you are absolutely right about what you’ve mentioned in the last paragraph - I like your motivation and thinking which reflects professional maturity and wisdom.
Given what you are currently doing, I would advise you to pursue PMI-ACP following PMP.
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