Just curious about those who have pursued and are currently pursuing CAPM, what has motivated you to do so?
For me, as assistant to the Portfolio Manager in my company, I have no project experience. While the role is highly administrative, it requires extensive communication with stakeholders of various projects but not at the project level. It's pre-project and high-level, involving decision gate approvals for presenting the business case etc. I also track project progress at milestone level for all capital projects, using a combination of MS Project and excel for portfolio reporting.
I used to feel a bit lost in the world of PM terminology and processes. Taking a course in CAPM has bridged the gap for me specific to those tasks. Yes, I could have done a more basic course of study but decided to pursue the challenge of this certification. However, CAPM has also allowed me the opportunity to be more involved in project related activities. It's the recognition that CAPM gives...the recognition that you want to be involved, and gratefully, my portfolio manager allows me the opportunities including additional training.
I am so glad that I have studied it and just exam to do. Please let me hear your story? Why have you pursued or are pursuing CAPM certification? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 17, 2018 11:05 AM
Replying to Lavaughn Selvon
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Actually, I've been looking to further studies in PM after I'm finished with CAPM. Any advice?
How is your interest in Scrum ?
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1 reply by Lavaughn Selvon
Feb 17, 2018 2:56 PM
Lavaughn Selvon
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I have read a recent internal newsletter on some global changes and I noticed that one of the changes makes reference to Scrum. As such, I research and got some reading material on Agile and Scrum. Do you think it's a good area to delve more into then?
It's actually one of the reasons I intend to get my hands on the 6th edition to start reading on my own.
I have read a recent internal newsletter on some global changes and I noticed that one of the changes makes reference to Scrum. As such, I research and got some reading material on Agile and Scrum. Do you think it's a good area to delve more into then?
It's actually one of the reasons I intend to get my hands on the 6th edition to start reading on my own. Saving Changes...
Ed Tsyitee JrConsultant | Consultant Tucson, Az, United States
I earned my CAPM because the opportunity presented itself to do so. I earned the CAPM since I'm wanting to change careers to project management, but have no formal project hours completed.
What I am experiencing is that many companies want the PMP, but have no idea what it takes to earn that certification. The CAPM is undervalued or given no value at all.
I'm still proud of my certification, and hopefully one day it will pay off. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
True, yet, the CAPM provides you with wealth of knowledge so it is one resource to do so :-) Saving Changes...
Vijay SelvarajLead Engineer| W-IndustriesHouston TX, United States
My initial plan was to go for PMP. Was bit nervous to appear for PMP directly so found an option to appear for CAPM get use to prometric test environment and PMI exams.
So appeared for CAPM first cleared the same and then went for PMP.
I feel bad at times as some of the recruiters doesn't even know what a CAPM certification is all about... Saving Changes...
Natalie ChuClinical Development Liaison| Pasadena CyberKnife CenterLos Angeles, Ca, United States
I didn't have enough hours to go for the PMP exam, so I decided to give the CAPM a try. I am so glad I did because it helped me develop a better understanding of all the PM processes. The moment I saw my score, I honestly thought I could take on the PMP exam right there and then =)
Natalie Saving Changes...
Natalie ChuClinical Development Liaison| Pasadena CyberKnife CenterLos Angeles, Ca, United States
Feb 16, 2018 9:25 PM
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I encourage all my undergraduate students of Project Management to pursue CAPM as a formalising of their study. Once they finish the unit in Uni, they are technically ready straight away for CAPM. The unit is based on PMI-PmBOK
Hi Kevin, this is one of the reasons why I went for the CAPM. Aside from not having enough hours to take the PMP, I was already using the PMBOK a lot for my MSPM and thought to myself "why not just take the CAPM since I am so familiar with the PMBOK?". I am glad I did! Saving Changes...
Natalie ChuClinical Development Liaison| Pasadena CyberKnife CenterLos Angeles, Ca, United States
Feb 17, 2018 11:05 AM
Replying to Lavaughn Selvon
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Actually, I've been looking to further studies in PM after I'm finished with CAPM. Any advice?
Hi Lavaughn,
I am about to finish my MSPM in 2 months. Although most people think that getting a MBA + PMP is more practical, I think it was a no-brainer for me because I only needed to take 5 additional classes (vs. 13 classes) to complete the MSPM degree due to some transferrable credits from other programs. Perhaps you can look into MSPM programs too.
I am about to finish my MSPM in 2 months. Although most people think that getting a MBA + PMP is more practical, I think it was a no-brainer for me because I only needed to take 5 additional classes (vs. 13 classes) to complete the MSPM degree due to some transferrable credits from other programs. Perhaps you can look into MSPM programs too.
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