Ramon RodriguezSanto Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Hello!
I've recently ventured in the professional development of Project Management up to the level that I've already achieved the CAPM certification, as managing projects was something I've been doing for some time (without actually knowing it) and after acquiring BBA I've decided to get the formal education in the field. But my real question to all Project Manager is what’s next;
1- Acquiring the PMP certification is a given; which I'm currently working on getting the pending hours missing to quality for the 4,500 (a ballpark estimate is about a bit more then 1K hours).
2- Agile methodology; I've been thinking on getting a Scrum Master Certification or Scrum Product Owner (the latter has the the first as a requisite)
3- Lean Six Sigma (as my current background in Aviation is on the Quality Management side); currently finishing a DSFF, which covers several topics of project management and problem solving skills.
4- Prince2 Practitioner; as to complement the acquired knowledge with PMI but also to make headway during the time I'm acquiring the missing hours to qualify for the PMP certification.
5- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) with APICS; this one I'm not so sure how much value will it add to project management, any comments or insights on this one will be highly appreciated.
6- CDDP (Certified Demand Driven Planner) with The Demand Driven Institute; this is something I'm willing to pursue as I think it will add value to project planning skills.
Any of your comments/suggestions are very welcome!
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Hello Ramon, Congrats on your CAPM and I salute you for this motivation and development plan you've set for yourself.
Definitely PMP is the best as a project manager. I noticed you're into Quality and Safety. Are you or have you considered getting HSE certifications or Quality ones ?
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1 reply by Ramon Rodriguez
Feb 17, 2016 5:04 PM
Ramon Rodriguez
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Thank you Rami for the kind words. Yes Quality is one of the certifications I'm currently pursuing (as I already possess the skills) with the DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) combined with lean methodology.
In regards to Safety, I'm still looking more in detail as this maybe something I would stop performing if e career change opportunity presents itself.
But what are your thoughts on Prince2?
Thank you again and regards.
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Bala S DuvvuriProject Manager| ShellBangalore, Karnataka, India
Ramon,
I don't have experience with most of those certifications but i personally feel you are the best person to judge and decide about which certification you should go for based on your interests,value they provide to you and to your company and based on your current/future responsibilities.
Whatever certification you go for I wish you all the very best. Saving Changes...
MAEN QADDOURAHProject Director| AJ SAUDIJeddah, Saudi Arabia
congrats for CAPM Saving Changes...
saurabh mahajanPMP, ITIL, PRINCE2| vodafonePune, Maharashtra, India
Hello Ramon,
Congrats for CAPM. What is the time period you are looking at for getting these certifications ?
if its not immediate then I would suggest you to spend some time working/researching on some of the topics. By researching I mean reading/applying/adapting them. This will give you some more insight about these frameworks. So you can decide your interest and then pursue it further.
For example, after my PMP i decided to get more deeper knowledge into 1 of the knowledge areas (like risk management) and side by side study how it is applied in agile methodology.
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1 reply by Ramon Rodriguez
Feb 17, 2016 5:06 PM
Ramon Rodriguez
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Thank you Saurabh, and yes I've already verified all applicable certifications and the added value to my current role. But what are thoughts in regards to mixing the lean and six sigma methodology with the PMP?
The time frame is about 18 months while I get the needed hours for the PMP.
And you again and regards.
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Ramon RodriguezSanto Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Feb 16, 2016 8:08 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Hello Ramon, Congrats on your CAPM and I salute you for this motivation and development plan you've set for yourself.
Definitely PMP is the best as a project manager. I noticed you're into Quality and Safety. Are you or have you considered getting HSE certifications or Quality ones ?
Thank you Rami for the kind words. Yes Quality is one of the certifications I'm currently pursuing (as I already possess the skills) with the DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) combined with lean methodology.
In regards to Safety, I'm still looking more in detail as this maybe something I would stop performing if e career change opportunity presents itself.
But what are your thoughts on Prince2?
Thank you again and regards.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Feb 17, 2016 9:17 PM
Rami Kaibni
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You are most welcome Ramon - I honestly do not have any experience with Prince 2 so I can't really advise on this. I wish you all the best of luck.
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Ramon RodriguezSanto Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Feb 17, 2016 12:39 AM
Replying to saurabh mahajan
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Hello Ramon,
Congrats for CAPM. What is the time period you are looking at for getting these certifications ?
if its not immediate then I would suggest you to spend some time working/researching on some of the topics. By researching I mean reading/applying/adapting them. This will give you some more insight about these frameworks. So you can decide your interest and then pursue it further.
For example, after my PMP i decided to get more deeper knowledge into 1 of the knowledge areas (like risk management) and side by side study how it is applied in agile methodology.
Thank you Saurabh, and yes I've already verified all applicable certifications and the added value to my current role. But what are thoughts in regards to mixing the lean and six sigma methodology with the PMP?
The time frame is about 18 months while I get the needed hours for the PMP.
Besides getting the education & certification, look for opportunities to practice to apply your skills to real world projects. Successful practice adds to your confidence & credibility. It can be more valuable than just certification.
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1 reply by Ramon Rodriguez
Feb 17, 2016 7:06 PM
Ramon Rodriguez
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Thank you for your comments Moon.
That's what I'm trying to complement as up till now (in project management) all knowledge acquired was based on experience with several failures and successes (more failures) and last year I decided to take the formal path in project management. So far the new knowledge base acquired has been put into practice (some project activities in my actual position).
I agree with your comment, but my original inquiry is based on what additional education may strengthen or complement this career change in project management.
Regards.
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Ramon RodriguezSanto Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Feb 17, 2016 6:57 PM
Replying to Moon Cheuk
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Besides getting the education & certification, look for opportunities to practice to apply your skills to real world projects. Successful practice adds to your confidence & credibility. It can be more valuable than just certification.
Thank you for your comments Moon.
That's what I'm trying to complement as up till now (in project management) all knowledge acquired was based on experience with several failures and successes (more failures) and last year I decided to take the formal path in project management. So far the new knowledge base acquired has been put into practice (some project activities in my actual position).
I agree with your comment, but my original inquiry is based on what additional education may strengthen or complement this career change in project management.
Regards.
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1 reply by Moon Cheuk
Feb 17, 2016 10:51 PM
Moon Cheuk
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Hello, Ramon,
From what you described, you have a good combination of learning & practice opportunities. That's wonderful.
Other skills that are useful for project managers may include people skill, ability to anticipate well and ability to develop alternate solutions.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 17, 2016 5:04 PM
Replying to Ramon Rodriguez
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Thank you Rami for the kind words. Yes Quality is one of the certifications I'm currently pursuing (as I already possess the skills) with the DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) combined with lean methodology.
In regards to Safety, I'm still looking more in detail as this maybe something I would stop performing if e career change opportunity presents itself.
But what are your thoughts on Prince2?
Thank you again and regards.
You are most welcome Ramon - I honestly do not have any experience with Prince 2 so I can't really advise on this. I wish you all the best of luck. Saving Changes...
That's what I'm trying to complement as up till now (in project management) all knowledge acquired was based on experience with several failures and successes (more failures) and last year I decided to take the formal path in project management. So far the new knowledge base acquired has been put into practice (some project activities in my actual position).
I agree with your comment, but my original inquiry is based on what additional education may strengthen or complement this career change in project management.
Regards.
Hello, Ramon,
From what you described, you have a good combination of learning & practice opportunities. That's wonderful.
Other skills that are useful for project managers may include people skill, ability to anticipate well and ability to develop alternate solutions.
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