"I had my PMP and years of experience managing projects. I decided it was the time to gain the skills to step up to program management where I would manage multiple projects and their project managers. I looked into getting a position like Chief Information Officer, Chief Project Officer and Chief Construction Manager and they all required those skills. I talked to an advisor at 4pm and he told me that they could help me with courses and certifications that would give me the skills and credibility to move up. |
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There Were Several Options to Help Me Take the Next Step:
201 Program & Portfolio Management
203 Professional Communication Skills
Portfolio Manager Certification
I got my Portfolio Manager Certification and now I'm the Chief Project Officer."I had Mentoring From an Expert to Build Skills for My Professional Career
I developed well-honed tools and techniques to rise to the top of the profession. I learned by:
- Working with an expert project manager
- Coaching on every step
- Lectures and reading on the project management lifecycle
- Project case study assignments
- Project management software instruction
I Worked One-to-One, Online with My Personal Instructor
- I told my instructor the schedule I wanted to follow, my experience and learning style
- I was able to email or talk by phone with my instructor whenever I wanted
- I got written feedback and coaching on all my course assignments
- I had progress discussions whenever I wanted