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Project Management Student Perspective Series#3- Project Management Certifications

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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
What certifications should a fresh graduate acquire early on, PMI certifications or otherwise?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Stephen

As a fresh graduate, CAPM is a great start as it will give you a good amount of knowledge about project management and it is designed for this purpose and for students, PMI have a certification called: PMI for Beginners.

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Jan 21, 2022 11:54 AM
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I am currently pursuing a full degree in Project Management so it will be suitable for me to pursue the CAPM. Although the PMI Beginners is good for a refresher course.
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
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Rather than pursuing certifications, focus on gaining experience. Certifications are there to complement experience, not replace it, and most savvy hiring managers and recruiters are unlikely to hire someone who just has a bunch of certs but no meaningful experience.

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Jan 21, 2022 11:56 AM
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Wholeheartedly agree. "Certifications are there to complement the experience, not replace it". Solid advice.
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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Jan 19, 2022 7:28 PM
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Stephen

As a fresh graduate, CAPM is a great start as it will give you a good amount of knowledge about project management and it is designed for this purpose and for students, PMI have a certification called: PMI for Beginners.

RK
I am currently pursuing a full degree in Project Management so it will be suitable for me to pursue the CAPM. Although the PMI Beginners is good for a refresher course.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Jan 21, 2022 11:58 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Good Luck !
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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Jan 20, 2022 8:01 AM
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Stephen -

Rather than pursuing certifications, focus on gaining experience. Certifications are there to complement experience, not replace it, and most savvy hiring managers and recruiters are unlikely to hire someone who just has a bunch of certs but no meaningful experience.

Kiron
Wholeheartedly agree. "Certifications are there to complement the experience, not replace it". Solid advice.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 21, 2022 11:54 AM
Replying to Stephen Robin
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I am currently pursuing a full degree in Project Management so it will be suitable for me to pursue the CAPM. Although the PMI Beginners is good for a refresher course.
Good Luck !

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