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Transitioning from military to civilian.. overwhelmed with all the certifications out there....

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Mike Little Fl, United States
As the title says, I am transitioning from the military to civilian life in the next 1.5 years. I'm still trying to figure out what I would like to do but heavily leaning towards program management. The problem I'm having is trying to figure out what certifications to get. I've completed by Green Belt certificate (not certification yet) and have been told PMP is great to get. But there are so many out there... I want to learn more and bolster my resume but don't want to waste time and money if a certification is not going to make me a better program manager or make me more marketable. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start?
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Valis Houston Plano, Tx, United States
Get in touch with the Military Liaison committee within the Dallas PMI chapter. https://pmidallas.org/form.php?form_id=49#...tive%20careers.
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Mike Little Fl, United States
Oct 14, 2021 5:24 PM
Replying to Darren Paladino
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@Michael Step #1 is to figure out what you would like to do as Michael 2.0, and then what qualifications are important. For me, PMP and then certain SAAS credentials fit my career as a consultant for public sector. That will not fit for everybody. With only 18 months left in the military, budgeting time carefully and avoiding a program you don't need is a must. Send me a note on LinkedIn and we can sync up. I can share my lessons and unknowns in this transition process. R/ Darren
Lots of good guidance.. I very much appreciate it. I have only briefly talked with a co-worker about what he does. I'll have to ask to shadow him from time to time just to see exactly what he does. As far as checking boxes... I've done that my entire military career it seems. I would really love to learn something that will help me once I leave the military.
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