Hi ,
I am a recent graduate from Colorado State University in the field of Master of Computer Information Systems. I had a Project Management course in my program which instilled my interest in Project Management Careers. I found it is very hard to break into the career field without proper certification and credentials. I initially wanted to do PMP but i don't have much work experience. Can someone suggest a good certification for me to do to get a foot in the door in the industry. I did my research , online blogs suggested CAPM , Scrum Master etc... But i am confused on what to choose. I have a Masters Degree along with the 35 PDU hours. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Saving Changes...
@Rami, Pankaj, Markus, Raghuvaran and Saurabh...
Thank you so much for your suggestion guys. I have decided to do CAPM so that it will distinguish me from the others. I will also look into becoming a PMI member and look for volunteer opportunities.
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2 replies by Markus Kopko and Rami Kaibni
Feb 03, 2016 9:12 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Good Luck Dhinesh
Feb 03, 2016 9:13 AM
Markus Kopko
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sounds like a plan ... ;)
Best of luck for you and your career development; stay connected, continue networking and let us know how it goes for you.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 03, 2016 9:10 AM
Replying to Dhinesh Muralidharan
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@Rami, Pankaj, Markus, Raghuvaran and Saurabh...
Thank you so much for your suggestion guys. I have decided to do CAPM so that it will distinguish me from the others. I will also look into becoming a PMI member and look for volunteer opportunities.
Good Luck Dhinesh Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Feb 03, 2016 9:10 AM
Replying to Dhinesh Muralidharan
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@Rami, Pankaj, Markus, Raghuvaran and Saurabh...
Thank you so much for your suggestion guys. I have decided to do CAPM so that it will distinguish me from the others. I will also look into becoming a PMI member and look for volunteer opportunities.
sounds like a plan ... ;)
Best of luck for you and your career development; stay connected, continue networking and let us know how it goes for you.
Regards,
Markus Saving Changes...
Raghuvaran TSSoftware QA Engineer| Sensiple Software Solutions Pvt LtdMonterey, Ca, United States
All the best Dhinesh :) Saving Changes...
Lisa KomidarService Delivery Manager - Sr. Engagement Manager| Optimum Healthcare ITKane, Pa, United States
I wrote a small article on my study routine (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-study-ro...m-lisa-komidar) for the CAPM. I went for it because I have an associates degree so the PMP requires a lot more experience as a PM that I just don't have yet. However, I want to prove that I have a strong knowledge. I have experience in the variety of PM tasks and am starting to organize the work now as I want to work towards a PMP. But I decided to possibly go for the Agile Practitioner certification first. I am strongest in the agile methods of Scrum and Kanban. I started with my Scrum Master certification first. So my path is:
CSM - Scrum Master (done)
CAPM - Associate of Project Management (done)
CAP - Agile Practitioner
PMP - Project Manager Professional Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
Dinesh,
I'm going to take a different approach: get some work experience first, and then decide what certifications you want. There's no harm in getting certifications now, but you shouldn't set your career path this early.
PMI is the authority on project management, but not every IT organization uses our methods. The CAPM and PMP do not demonstrate an ability to work well in an Agile environment; the PMP and CSM are wildly different certifications (the CSM is NOT a project manager). I've even seen organizations that reject applicants with PMPs because they don't trust us in Agile environments. 10 or 20 years from now, the PMP and CSM certifications could both be obsolete.
I'm not trying to scare you away from certifications. Any of these will help your career IF your career path is going in that direction. It sounds like you're unsure which way you want to go right now, though, and that's why I'd recommend taking some time to explore your options. Saving Changes...
Edward DanielsProject Manager| IndependentGlen Burnie, Md, United States
Hi Dhinesh,
I have multiple certifications and like you have a masters degree as well. Certifications are the way to go and it is great you are asking the question. There are many ways to go about it, your first action should be to find your niche. If it is project management, then CAPM is a good one to state with. If you are looking into going to information security, start with Network+/Security+, SSCP after 1 year of working in information security and then an Associate of (ISC)2. I gave these examples because you didn't have a bio. I would be happy to suggest a different path, inbox me directly and I can answer any other question. Saving Changes...
S RajasekarSenior Project Manager| AllscriptsBangalore, Karnataka, India
My opinion: As a fresher you should focus on getting a job , it is too early to decide a career path and certifications.
Once you get job and years goes...you will find your real interest ,opportunities and where/what you want to be...... things/precipitation change's lot as you get old/experience..... Saving Changes...
Good afternoon, I have a related question. I just received my undergrad Project Management Certificate. Do you still suggest that I apply for the CAPM certificate? I also would like to pursue a career as a PM. Saving Changes...
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