11-17-2021, 03:20 PM
Hi all,
I recently graduated with my Masters of Science in Management and Leadership. Currently freelancing as a business manager for my own company. I have 20 years of experience in executive/administrative assisting and project coordination. I also used to run an event planning business, so I have some experience as a project manager.
I've completed a project management basics certificate from the University of California. I want to get PMP certified but I am confused with the requirements. To obtain the PMP certification don't I need to be currently employed in a PM role?
How often do they audit an application? What is the verification process?
Do I need to have a CAPM before applying to Assistant/Jr. PM roles? What job titles would you suggest I seek out to enter into this role?
As a PM do you have a good work-life balance? Do you often work over 40 hours a week?
Thank you for any information to help with this career change into this role.
I recently graduated with my Masters of Science in Management and Leadership. Currently freelancing as a business manager for my own company. I have 20 years of experience in executive/administrative assisting and project coordination. I also used to run an event planning business, so I have some experience as a project manager.
I've completed a project management basics certificate from the University of California. I want to get PMP certified but I am confused with the requirements. To obtain the PMP certification don't I need to be currently employed in a PM role?
How often do they audit an application? What is the verification process?
Do I need to have a CAPM before applying to Assistant/Jr. PM roles? What job titles would you suggest I seek out to enter into this role?
As a PM do you have a good work-life balance? Do you often work over 40 hours a week?
Thank you for any information to help with this career change into this role.
Universal Life Church- PhD Philosophy in Religion (This was a funny vanity degree)
WGU- MS Management and Leadership- 2021
TESU- BALS concentration Social Science & ASNSM Computer Science- 2021
Red Rocks CC- Associates of General Studies
U of California- Project Management - 2021
Texas A&M Extension Engineering Service- Death Investigation, Information Risk Management, Disaster Recovery for Information Systems, Cyber Incident Analysis & Response, Disaster Recovery for Information Systems, Cyber Ethics, Cyber Law &White Collar Crime, Information Security for Everyone- 2016
State of Nevada- TAM & Alcohol Awareness Certification- 2015
Allegra Learning LLC- Food, Nutrition, and Health- 2015
Dept of Homeland Security- Continuity of Operation, Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Leadership & Influence- 2008
FAA- certified Flight attendant
WGU- MS Management and Leadership- 2021
TESU- BALS concentration Social Science & ASNSM Computer Science- 2021
Red Rocks CC- Associates of General Studies
U of California- Project Management - 2021
Texas A&M Extension Engineering Service- Death Investigation, Information Risk Management, Disaster Recovery for Information Systems, Cyber Incident Analysis & Response, Disaster Recovery for Information Systems, Cyber Ethics, Cyber Law &White Collar Crime, Information Security for Everyone- 2016
State of Nevada- TAM & Alcohol Awareness Certification- 2015
Allegra Learning LLC- Food, Nutrition, and Health- 2015
Dept of Homeland Security- Continuity of Operation, Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Leadership & Influence- 2008
FAA- certified Flight attendant
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