Hi, I am just starting out in the PM world, coming from a Technical background. Can anyone recommend any courses or training material that can put me on the fast track? Thanks in advance Saving Changes...
Darren:
Your one of many aspiring project managers/practitioners that are looking for advice. I''ve partnered with the SensiblePM as an expert to provide guidance for aspiring PMs and practitioners to aide in their journey to better project leaders and credentialed project managers. Below is the link to the series in which there are now over 4 podcasts along with a blog series on my personal blog.
Naoim''s Blog:Three Part Series(Begins with Embracing Your Mindset)
http://www.theglassbreakers.net/naomis-blo...dership-mindset Get a journal/notebook, read my three part blog series and listen to the podcasts on the SensiblePM website link above.
Darren:
You''re one of many aspiring project managers/practitioners that are looking for advice. I''ve partnered with the SensiblePM as an expert to provide guidance for aspiring PMs and practitioners to aide in their journey to become better project leaders and credentialed project managers. Below is the link to the series in which there are now over 4 podcasts along with a blog series on my personal blog.
Naoim''s Blog: Three Part Series(Begins with Embracing Your Mindset)
http://www.theglassbreakers.net/naomis-blo...dership-mindset Get a journal/notebook, read my three part blog series and listen to the podcasts on the SensiblePM website link above.
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
The first thing to learn is how to run faster than your stakeholders when the things go wrong (bad joke....). I think that to read PRINCE2 is a good start. Obviously all PMI related information is a must but PRINCE2 will show you a process. Saving Changes...
Rosalinda BernabeProduct Management ServiceNow Integration Program| SMBC GroupNorth Carolina, United States
Dear Darren, what someone else in the thread say about understanding your current skill set and moving forward is absolutely practical way to established your career as a PM.
I think you said you are a techie, this is only a suggested process to define your training needs (not necessarily paid subscriptions).
1. Research your tech domain, and see/learn from others (by listening to them) on how they improve their career. ex: help desk support to becoming a Service Delivery Manager
2. Research the internet suggested career path on your tech domain
3. Compare the two, and get ideas on which certifications or experience you need (don''t make a decision yet)
4. Define on which field as a PM do you want to be focused on and read PM.com/PMI.org on these (don''t compare with other industries best practice because there is too many, and you already started in PMI.
4.1 NOTE: once you are almost PMI savvy, then you need to understand the other framework or research them as you do your work
5. Create an action plan based on these results
6. Estimate the cost you would require to achieve these
7. Determine the cost benefits, etc
8. Make a conscious decision on which path you would like to do
9. Try to do your work accomplishing your path and revise as required or based on your setbacks
10. Review them again every 3 months and see your road map to chosen PM career focused path. Saving Changes...
