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From Zero to Hero - Road to PMP?

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Michael McNorgan Logistics Account Executive| Total Quality Logistics Ontario, Canada
I have a burning desire to reach this milestone and join the elite in the industry.
Currently possess what I believe are all the tangibles and skill set to bring a dynamic approach to projects... but where do you start your journey? I know there are many different paths; here is what I projected, am I right? Am I wrong?

Thanks in advance!

Take C.A.P.M course.
Use associates certification (C.A.P.M) to land entry-level/assistant PM role.
Take the experience from the field and log hours.
Move into full PM role with current or other organization.
Log hours, work hard, gain experience.
Take PMP examination.
Acquire the gold standard PMP tag.

Any insight and direction is greatly appreciated - it's fueling the dream!
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Eric Simms Senior Program Manager Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Go for it; your plan is sound. Out of curiosity, how will you qualify for the CAPM? Do you have the 1,500 hours of project experience, or will you use the 23 hours of project management education?
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1 reply by Michael McNorgan
Mar 26, 2018 4:48 PM
Michael McNorgan
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Eric, I appreciate your response! I plan on crediting 23 hours through PMI to my name. I think I have the character to lane my firs PM career once I'm seen as a viable option.

Thanks again!
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Vijay Selvaraj Lead Engineer| W-Industries Houston TX, United States
Hi Mike,
Even though i had enough project hours to qualify for PMP, I first did CAPM got that certified and less than 45 days i appeared for PMP and aced the same..

Go for CAPM i would strongly recommend CAPM and then for PMP...

All the best your plan looks good..
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1 reply by Michael McNorgan
Mar 26, 2018 4:49 PM
Michael McNorgan
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Vijay, I appreciate you taking the time to contribute. I'm going to take your advice to heart. Thank you again!
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Elizabeth Harrin Director| RebelsGuideToPM.com London, England, United Kingdom
Good luck with your dream! It sounds like you have a good plan.
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1 reply by Michael McNorgan
Mar 26, 2018 4:49 PM
Michael McNorgan
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Elizabeth, thank you as well. It means a lot that you took the time to share your insight.
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Michael McNorgan Logistics Account Executive| Total Quality Logistics Ontario, Canada
Mar 22, 2018 12:00 PM
Replying to Eric Simms
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Go for it; your plan is sound. Out of curiosity, how will you qualify for the CAPM? Do you have the 1,500 hours of project experience, or will you use the 23 hours of project management education?
Eric, I appreciate your response! I plan on crediting 23 hours through PMI to my name. I think I have the character to lane my firs PM career once I'm seen as a viable option.

Thanks again!
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Michael McNorgan Logistics Account Executive| Total Quality Logistics Ontario, Canada
Mar 22, 2018 12:16 PM
Replying to Vijay Selvaraj
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Hi Mike,
Even though i had enough project hours to qualify for PMP, I first did CAPM got that certified and less than 45 days i appeared for PMP and aced the same..

Go for CAPM i would strongly recommend CAPM and then for PMP...

All the best your plan looks good..
Vijay, I appreciate you taking the time to contribute. I'm going to take your advice to heart. Thank you again!
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Michael McNorgan Logistics Account Executive| Total Quality Logistics Ontario, Canada
Mar 26, 2018 4:28 PM
Replying to Elizabeth Harrin
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Good luck with your dream! It sounds like you have a good plan.
Elizabeth, thank you as well. It means a lot that you took the time to share your insight.
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Vincent Guerard Coach - Trainer - Speaker - Advisor| Freelance Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada
Micheal,

Nice plan, wish you the best.
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Apr 03, 2018 8:12 AM
Michael McNorgan
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Thank you again for the response Vincent!
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Markus Kopko AI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM AI Coach| PMotion.ai Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Hi Michael,

Your plan sounds valid. Just go ahead.
Only thing i would add is, you may consider becoming a PMI member right now. Not only that will save you some money, but it will also give you the access to the VRMS platform within pmi.org. There you may find some volunteer options that may help you gaining the needed experience hours not only for the CAPM but maybe also for the PMP exam later on.

I will send you a PM with further information.

Regards,

Markus
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1 reply by Michael McNorgan
Apr 03, 2018 8:14 AM
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Markus!

Wonderful insight, was not aware of the volunteer options - I've explored a bit through the interface here and was amazed! Much appreciated.

To add, now an official PMI member as well; best wishes to you and thanks for the content.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Your plan sounds like a solid one - The best place to start is as a Project Coordinator because you will learn a lot.
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Apr 03, 2018 8:15 AM
Michael McNorgan
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Good morning Rami,

Thank you for your input, it's top in my consideration now - thanks for taking the time on the thread here.
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Demetrius Williams Atlanta, Ga, United States
Nice approach. Good luck.
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1 reply by Michael McNorgan
Apr 03, 2018 8:16 AM
Michael McNorgan
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Demetrius,

I appreciate you sharing your confidence - best of luck to you and your endeavors as well.
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