07-02-2022, 08:21 PM
I have landed a job offer for an entry-level project management role and I'm looking to get up to speed with project management fundamentals (i.e., practical knowledge).
I know there's the ENEB Masters of Project Management. The paper degree and possibility of being recognized as a higher-level credential in the US seems like a nice plus. I'm well aware that it's a perfectly valid degree option but I'm worried the material might not be as up to par as more popular options (e.g., the Google Career certificates and Brick&Mortar PM training). I probably wouldn't be adding any acquired credential to my resume as they aren't recognized in Canada by any of the academic evaluators for public sector workers.
I know there's also the Google Career Certificate in Project Management. It seems to get rave reviews because it's a well laid-out course. I can't get it for free through the American Dream Academy as I'm not an American citizen or green card holder.
Brick and mortar wise, there is a college called Okanagan college in Canada that offers a 138-hour Project Management Certificate that serves as one of the pre-reqs for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam. It costs $4681 CAD (~$3624 USD). I'm inclined to say no to investing that much for now as I'm not sure I'd be interested in project management as a future career.
I would imagine both to roughly be in the ballpark of $250 USD, and I'm not too sure of other popular options. I'm not too keen on doing a full BA/BSBM degree with a project management focus, as pointed out to me through advice by other kind users on this forum, but to extend my existing knowledge and get up to speed quickly/learn as I go.
My question is: Did you find the ENEB Project Management modules to be particularly helpful, or were they too theoretical? Would you have any thoughts on whether one option might be better for another?
I know there's the ENEB Masters of Project Management. The paper degree and possibility of being recognized as a higher-level credential in the US seems like a nice plus. I'm well aware that it's a perfectly valid degree option but I'm worried the material might not be as up to par as more popular options (e.g., the Google Career certificates and Brick&Mortar PM training). I probably wouldn't be adding any acquired credential to my resume as they aren't recognized in Canada by any of the academic evaluators for public sector workers.
I know there's also the Google Career Certificate in Project Management. It seems to get rave reviews because it's a well laid-out course. I can't get it for free through the American Dream Academy as I'm not an American citizen or green card holder.
Brick and mortar wise, there is a college called Okanagan college in Canada that offers a 138-hour Project Management Certificate that serves as one of the pre-reqs for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam. It costs $4681 CAD (~$3624 USD). I'm inclined to say no to investing that much for now as I'm not sure I'd be interested in project management as a future career.
I would imagine both to roughly be in the ballpark of $250 USD, and I'm not too sure of other popular options. I'm not too keen on doing a full BA/BSBM degree with a project management focus, as pointed out to me through advice by other kind users on this forum, but to extend my existing knowledge and get up to speed quickly/learn as I go.
My question is: Did you find the ENEB Project Management modules to be particularly helpful, or were they too theoretical? Would you have any thoughts on whether one option might be better for another?