How to Become a Project Manager

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How do you become a project manager? How do you get your first project management job when you don't have experience? After getting that first role, it's easy to find new work. But overcoming that first step and getting your first job in project management can be difficult.
This video offers advice on 3 ways to improve your chances of getting your first role in project management.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Project Management Certification and Qualifications
1:21 - Reframing your Experience
2:26 - Create Projects from Adhoc Tasks
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[@KabzieMusic]

Brilliant video mate

[@asbaran]

Useful info. Straight to the point. No fluf. Great video 👍

[@InfluentialPMO]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope it helps you in your career. Best wishes, Stuart.

[@modimitkumar140]

Helpful, thank you for the information

[@InfluentialPMO]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you found it helpful. I’m thinking about doing some more content like this, so the feedback is helpful to me.

[@gerlindebrixus2505]

One of your best, Stuart!... ok... on my list😃

[@InfluentialPMO]

Thank you Gerlinde! I quite liked the backdrop I used here, but I can’t assemble it at the moment and the daily vlog style of video works better in my actual workspace. But it shall return in the future, I’m sure!

[@pablitocodes]

Taking a drink every time this guy says project.

[@InfluentialPMO]

If you had a drink every time I say "soooo" or "to be honest", you'd probably be dead now! 🍸🍹🥂🍺🍻

[@erib156]

great tips!

[@InfluentialPMO]

Thank you! 👍

[@dprolfe]

Hi Stuart, question from down under. I’m keen to do my formal qualifications in PM after a number of years thinking about it. My question is should I do Prince2 foundation and then Prince2 Agile practitioner or Prince2 agile for both considering I’ll most likely use it within a government setting? Or do you have another recommendation?

[@InfluentialPMO]

Great question. It depends why you want the qualification - if it’s to get a new job, check job site listings to see which certifications are most often listed (if at all), speak to recruiters and get their insight based on the local market. If it’s for fun/leisure, do whichever you enjoy the most. If it’s for the challenge, do the most difficult. Your purpose should make the choice for you 👍

[@sma_bari]

Salam (peace be upon you) I desperately want to get into project management. If there are any project roles that you can offer, I will be glad to volunteer.

[@inokasanjeewanie9544]

Could you please list what are the most suitable courses that I can do for this carrier

[@InfluentialPMO]

I did PRINCE2, but that's very UK based. I'm making a video soon about more international options, but will be seeking advice.

[@bestcity0979]

How’d this work in usa?

[@InfluentialPMO]

Hi. I think the lessons still apply - every project manager in the world, at some point in their career, has had to convince a recruiter or manager to give them their first opportunity. These techniques will help to provide a more persuasive argument. Good luck, and let me know if I can help. Stuart.

[@leslierg1356]

Do I need some type of degree to be a PM?

[@InfluentialPMO]

No. There are skills learned from a degree that may be useful, but the degree itself is not a mandatory requirement (in my experience).

[@ebenezertutu9180]

Hello sir, I really like your videos and how you have been lecturing us on your channel about project management. I desperately want to go into project management. I’m a graduate of university of professional studies Accra(UPSA) I want to know if you can give me some universities in usa who specialized in project management