"I am still learning" - Michelangelo at the age of 87
The goal of a Project manager is to plan, organize and complete the projects on time, within budget and scope
Consistent learning on new technologies and skills are vital in this fast paced environment
if you are aspiring to become a Project Manager, my advice is to never solely rely on your company to fund or nominate you towards new skills or trainings unless your company is ready to invest in you
Every company will have their own processes and policies on employee training opportunities and the requirements may be based on your
Tenure - meaning the number of years you have spent in the company
Position - some certifications like PMP may be available or funded only for managerial position and above
please do discuss with your supervisor or manager during your one on one meeting and call out your interests openly
While solely relying on your company may delay your learning curve towards a new segment or your next desired position
Here are some of my tips on consistent learning:
Prepare a list of challenges/issues you face day in and out
for example: stakeholder management, business continuity, People behavioral issues, conflict management, resource allocation and management, obstacles and blockers for the team - these are just a small set of challenges
Create a LinkedIn account and follow/connect with your peers, Industry leaders - this is a great forum to get insights from the people you admire
Start to learn the latest courses on technology, business and creativity on LinkedIn Learning (there a tons of free content available)
More importantly Identify what excites you
for example: I love Project Management where I get an opportunity to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, plan and execute projects, solve problems etc. this motivated me to take the PMP Certification
if you are interested to take the PMP exam take a look at the PMP Examination Content Outline
To Conclude
Once again "I am still learning" - Michelangelo at the age of 87
For SME's/team leaders who are aspiring to become Project managers or an existing PM facing hurdles running projects, my recommendation is to study for PMP Certification
this course provides you the foundation on
People - soft skills required to run the projects smoothly
Process - technical aspects
Business environment - connection between projects and organizational strategy
personally, this course helped me to improve my projects/operations and my understanding towards the above foundations better.
What are your challenges towards consistent learning? please do leave your comments here
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