I’ve done project management like work within my current and previous jobs. I’ve decided to pursue this career, but the process hasn’t seemed “user friendly”.
I’m currently working towards getting my CAPM to get my foot in the door and hope to continue on to get my PMI-SP and PMP cert as I continue.
How do you get the opportunity to work on projects to work towards your actually hands on project experience? Saving Changes...
Remember that project management skills and activities are used in many different kinds of work, not just on projects. But, if you are looking for specific experience in leading meaningful projects and your current company doesn't provide opportunities to do so, then volunteering is a good way to gain such experience. Whether that is with your local PMI Chapter or some other not-for-profit that means a lot to you, leading an event (e.g. fundraiser or other campaign) will be valid experience and give you the chance to hone your PM skills.
Kiron
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1 reply by Heather Gray
Jan 25, 2020 9:18 AM
Heather Gray
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Thank you Kiron. I plan on volunteering to help get the experience. I will have my first chapter meeting in Feb so I'm looking forward to that.
I'm very new to the PM world so I'm still trying to figure out what I should do and how I can get my foot in to where I'm wanting to go.
I'm currently studying for my CAPM so I'm getting some of my PDUs from watching webinars. I think I'm understanding how the PDUs work now, but there seems to be a lot to figure out on your own.
I love that there are other people willing to help and give their experience and advice!
Remember that project management skills and activities are used in many different kinds of work, not just on projects. But, if you are looking for specific experience in leading meaningful projects and your current company doesn't provide opportunities to do so, then volunteering is a good way to gain such experience. Whether that is with your local PMI Chapter or some other not-for-profit that means a lot to you, leading an event (e.g. fundraiser or other campaign) will be valid experience and give you the chance to hone your PM skills.
Kiron
Thank you Kiron. I plan on volunteering to help get the experience. I will have my first chapter meeting in Feb so I'm looking forward to that.
I'm very new to the PM world so I'm still trying to figure out what I should do and how I can get my foot in to where I'm wanting to go.
I'm currently studying for my CAPM so I'm getting some of my PDUs from watching webinars. I think I'm understanding how the PDUs work now, but there seems to be a lot to figure out on your own.
I love that there are other people willing to help and give their experience and advice!
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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
Jan 25, 2020 11:04 AM
Kiron Bondale
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Heather -
Just one clarification - PDUs are of importance once you have achieved a PMI certification other than the CAPM.
As you are preparing for the CAPM, you would just need 23 hours of PM education.
Unlike PMI's other certifications, the CAPM does not have a PDU accumulation requirement. If you have not attained your PMP within five years of achieving your CAPM (which would be a normal expectation) you are required to re-take the CAPM exam.
Kiron
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Heather
Interesting your question
Thanks for sharing
In my opinion, trying to integrate your company into your project management career
Kiron offers you an alternative: Try to participate in projects organized by the chapter where you are integrated Saving Changes...
Thank you Kiron. I plan on volunteering to help get the experience. I will have my first chapter meeting in Feb so I'm looking forward to that.
I'm very new to the PM world so I'm still trying to figure out what I should do and how I can get my foot in to where I'm wanting to go.
I'm currently studying for my CAPM so I'm getting some of my PDUs from watching webinars. I think I'm understanding how the PDUs work now, but there seems to be a lot to figure out on your own.
I love that there are other people willing to help and give their experience and advice!
Heather -
Just one clarification - PDUs are of importance once you have achieved a PMI certification other than the CAPM.
As you are preparing for the CAPM, you would just need 23 hours of PM education.
Unlike PMI's other certifications, the CAPM does not have a PDU accumulation requirement. If you have not attained your PMP within five years of achieving your CAPM (which would be a normal expectation) you are required to re-take the CAPM exam.
Kiron
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1 reply by Stanford Saler
Apr 19, 2020 9:17 AM
Stanford Saler
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@Kiron: I noticed how you said that the CAPM does not have a PDU accumulation requirement, but to qualify to take the CAPM exam, one does need 23 PDUs as a start.
I am pursuing the CAPM certification as my start in project management... I'm wondering when I register as a PMI member, would I be able to earn the required 23 PDUs to qualify for the CAPM exam by attending webinars offered through ProjectManagement.com rather than taking the Project Management Basics course that PMI.org suggests?
Thank you in advance. I'm eager to proceed!
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Heather, good luck and welcome to the 66 million project managers. We are still not enough to improve the world, so we will count on you!
Good advice so far, volunteering locally is a good idea. Also you may think about virtual volunteering, many projects are geographically dispersed anyhow. Look at PMI's VRMS (volunteer market place) to look for openings worldwide and global (GHQ).
Think about making your interest (and your motivation) known to the business world, e.g. by working on your CV and profiles on social media (are you on LinkedIn yet?), publishing an article ('the questions of the new generation of PMs).
As you improve your PM techniques skills (do you know PMI's app PMEDGE?), also think about building and refining your leadership capabilities. Read about Emotional Intelligence, be aware of it and work on yourself. Maybe look for toastmaster, they offer a good program to help you become a good speaker and also a better leader.
Try to find a mentor, or two, who can help you navigate. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
You might want to check Toastmasters, Heather. Under the new Pathways education program, many of the prescribed tasks actually involve completing projects. There are even modules that help you learn project management. Seven of the eleven paths available are directly related to effective leadership and, thus, project management.
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1 reply by Heather Gray
Jan 29, 2020 7:44 AM
Heather Gray
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Thank you so much Stephane I will absolutely look into this!
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Heather,
another option would be to look at gig-sites like guru.com and find virtual project assistant jobs - like this I just saw:
Virtual Assistant to Project Manager
Heather,
another option would be to look at gig-sites like guru.com and find virtual project assistant jobs - like this I just saw:
Virtual Assistant to Project Manager
This is great! Thank you so much! Saving Changes...
You might want to check Toastmasters, Heather. Under the new Pathways education program, many of the prescribed tasks actually involve completing projects. There are even modules that help you learn project management. Seven of the eleven paths available are directly related to effective leadership and, thus, project management.
Thank you so much Stephane I will absolutely look into this! Saving Changes...
Stanford SalerConsultant| OneDish, Inc.Mount Prospect, Il, United States
Jan 25, 2020 11:04 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Heather -
Just one clarification - PDUs are of importance once you have achieved a PMI certification other than the CAPM.
As you are preparing for the CAPM, you would just need 23 hours of PM education.
Unlike PMI's other certifications, the CAPM does not have a PDU accumulation requirement. If you have not attained your PMP within five years of achieving your CAPM (which would be a normal expectation) you are required to re-take the CAPM exam.
Kiron
@Kiron: I noticed how you said that the CAPM does not have a PDU accumulation requirement, but to qualify to take the CAPM exam, one does need 23 PDUs as a start.
I am pursuing the CAPM certification as my start in project management... I'm wondering when I register as a PMI member, would I be able to earn the required 23 PDUs to qualify for the CAPM exam by attending webinars offered through ProjectManagement.com rather than taking the Project Management Basics course that PMI.org suggests?
Thank you in advance. I'm eager to proceed! Saving Changes...
