Assuming the individual has some full-time experience in a technical or business role prior to entering project management, then a project coordinator/administrator/control officer role is a common stepping stone to get into a PM role.
However, if this is their first full time role, I'd suggest they first get some domain experience as a team member working in project or operations work and then consider moving into a project management role.
Any team member of a project will get exposure and will know if they want to pursue higher roles in project management. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
First of all, you have to really understand what project management is. I know it could be sound trivial but it is an amazing fact that if you put the answer in some sites you will find surprise responses including from people that owns a PMP certification. Second, you have to understand that you are performing project management from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed. The point is the degree of formality you will use. Third, with all that on hand, you have to select the way to perform project management. You have multiple options: PMI, GPM, perhaps methods like PRINCE2, etc, Four, decide the vision of yourself as project manager. Where do you like to be in the furute? Do you want manage programs, projects, portfolios? Then decide your goals and go for them. Ever performing anything inside a project environment and ever with continue improvement and learning in your mind. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
William -
you already got some great advice here.
Trying to gain as much pm experience as you can - regardless in which role - should be one of your priorities.
In addition, i would recommend you to find a good coach/mentor from whom you know that he/she is an expert and try to learn as much from them as you can.
Another great option to get a footstep in the pm door is the volunteer option for instance provided by PMI.
As a PMI member, you do have access to a database providing you such options in living and/or virtual around the globe.
Great option to get some experience which will you open another door then ...
All the best.
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
To get to project management, you need to work on the "management" part. Assuming you are already part of a team, you want to get into a team lead or team manager role so you can learn about managing people, processes and tools.. Saving Changes...
Ed Tsyitee JrConsultant | Consultant Tucson, Az, United States
If the young person is in high school I'd recommend working at a fast food place or retail. You'll learn how to work with a team, take personal initiative to work on tasks, and develop soft skills. Within that scope of work, you might take on a team lead position as well.
If they are in college, volunteer or become involved in organizations. Saving Changes...
Tim PodestaDirector of PM/PMO| Former BP- now IndependentPenn, Bucks, United Kingdom
Put simply, do a project and get some coaching or mentoring as part of doing it. Ideally there should be the need for a defined scope, budget and then the experience of delivery. There could be many opportunities at school, college or even societies - in the UK we have the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This would give someone an appreciation and then the motivation to explore a career in project management or even a career where managing projects is an important skill. Saving Changes...
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