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Yariela Borras United States
As someone fairly new to the industry, how can I gain experience to further develop my professional career in project management? Are there any internship opportunities available or anything similar that I could look out for? And will I be able to progress with just a certificate and not a degree in project management?
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Francisco Herrera
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico. Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Yariela, In alignment with my colleagues' recommendations, I encourage you to explore volunteer opportunities, initiate personal projects, and contribute to team-based initiatives. Through these experiences, you will progressively develop your skills and assume greater responsibilities. It's important to remember that professional growth is a continuous journey, and your potential is limitless.
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Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz RYLAI Access Control Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Yariela, you can gain experience in the Project Management field by working as a volunteer in your country's local chapter. Other options are to work as a Project Management assistant or participate in a Project team, for this, you can acquire CaPm certification first. With these work activities, you will develop knowledge and practice, that leads to becoming a better professional; then, you can aspire to get advanced certifications like PMP.
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Autumn Granza Content Strategist| Project Management Institute United States
Jun 20, 2024 10:46 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Yariela, to gain experience, there are few paths you can pursue:

1) Look for a project coordinator role which is a great starting role to get your feet wet.

2) Look for volunteer opportunities. Your PMI local chapter is a good place to start.

3) Look for internships. PMI Local Chapters sometimes offer opportunities through their partners or you can check on LinkedIn Jobs.

Hope this helps!

Hi Rami! Good advice. I'm writing a blog for PMI about gaining experience in PM without the title. Mind if I message you a few questions to answer?
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