Hey @Shevonne Polastre I'm considering to take the Google certificate program and then CAPM so that I can get Study hours for CAPM and then I'm looking to go for Agile project coordinator or any entry level project management work. Could you please help me out with this as I'm getting a job offer for project coordinator but not in IT but in Automobile? So as you said that you would prefer a canditate with hands on experience than someone with all these certifications. Could you please help me understand if my experience becomes relevant because I want to niche into IT agile? Could you please let me know your thoughts on this? Also I'm getting a lot of suggestions to get Certified Scrum master certification done from Scrum alliance? Also, I have an experience of 1.4 years in Customer support for Uk process in Amazon and I'm looking to switch my career in project management as I have a degree in BSc(Comp. SCI)
Hi Madhuri, I will be honest. I would hire someone who has agile, and IT experience even if they are not a Project Coordinator. In IT, it's much easier to help someone grow in a Project Coordinator position than to teach someone IT. So the only way I would give someone a chance who doesn't have IT experience is if it's someone who works in my company, and I am willing to give that person a chance, or they have worked in operations or supply/chain. Is the Automobile PC position in a department that is doing that? If I were you, I would consider getting the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). It's usually a two-day course and then an open-book exam. I consider that certification was more valuable to me than the PMP because I still use what I learned at my job. If the automobile company had an IT department, I would become friends with the people there and offer your services. In this way, you get a job, which will help you move towards your career goal of getting into IT.
@@ShevonnePolastre Thanks for your advice . I forgot to mention I'm looking to become a Scrum Master so how would I get into Scrum master position in IT agile. So here's what I thought to get certification in first is CMS, then Agile in atlassian JIRA, Project management google certificate to crack CAPM because sometime sooner I would like to go into project manager position. So basically two position I'm interested to make career in as a beginner: Scrum master and project manager. How would I be able to get into entry level scrummaster position in IT agile? Does Scrum master experience counted for project manager in Agile framework industries? Also, if I take a software developer role in an organization? Will that be counted for Scrum master role? How can I start my journey to become a scrum master without any experience but CSM, JIRA and CAPM?
I'm pursuing my PMP while my organization pays for the course. Currently serving as an Asst Project Manager for the government. Great video, thank you. Very insightful.
I completed the Google Project Management Professional Certificate and 1 month later applied for and got a Technical Project Manager position at the company I currently work for
@@hunterhemingway Help Desk, Professional Services Field Tech, Deployment Engineer, Network Engineer, 14+ years. I was hired because I saw a need for the role, earned my Google PM Certificate, and made a business case to management. I was not the only person interviewed and I know at least one other candidate was seriously considered.
Taking the CAPM exam prep coursework thru the PMI. It's super dense! It's a lot of memorization. It seems like someone with empathy, emotional maturity and common sense would likely be better at project management than someone who is good at this certification test.
You spoke about people saying that the Google IT certificate didn't do anything for them. For me, I was able to get a job in IT at a company that runs on Google instead of Microsoft. The IT manager told me that the certificate did help with the decision since I would already know a bit more than other candidates regarding Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.
@@ShevonnePolastre Same here. I had successfully completed the IT Support. I know why it's successful & why it "wouldn't" be. Long story short: it boils down to what ppl have (or haven't done) to leverage the professional certifications. Or many ppl expectations are not in line with the purpose of possessing certain credentials.
Hi, my name is Brittany, and I am taking the Google certification now. I am an Airforce veteran and currently a stay-at-home mom looking to get back into the workforce. The more I go through this training, the more I fall in love with becoming a Project Manager. As a mother, community steward, and volunteer, I understand now that I have been using Project Management skills in my everyday life for a long time. I am excited to keep learning and growing. Thank you for this video; it is beneficial to my development.
Loved the content. I'm actually taking the Google course, I've been managing projects for 5 years , roughly 300 projects mostly in retail construction and special projects. I'm 35 years old now , and recently I just dropped out on getting my bachelor's online with a university. I value education and growth, I just didn't think that spending 2-3 years of my life taking non career classes was effective , plus being online there was really no teacher presence. But my goal is to get my PMP in the next year.
Shevonne!! I first saw this video months ago. This past weekend I passed my PMP! I had to come back here just to hear you say pass that hard a$$ test haha! It was insane. Either way, the first classes of the google cert are what sparked my interest and Im glad I followed through with it. Im now sending people to this video to help them decide. THANK YOU!
I have finished Goigle Project Management course. Its a great country for someone who is starting with PM. It starts from basic and touches most topics. And beleive me i have directly applied the concepts in my job and earned recognition.
Thanks for this video! I got the CAPM last year and it didn’t improve my job prospects nor did I feel it better equipped me to manage projects. I learned more in this past year with on the job experience than I did with the CAPM. I’m hesitant to even get the PMP for that reason. Currently I’m pursuing an MBA to just round out my business knowledge.
I'll be honest with you that the CAPM and PMP are more for making your resume stand out. My PMP bootcamp instructor even told us that because the way you run your projects is not the way PMBOK teaches it. The only certification I have found has been super helpful, and I use what I learned was the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Sorry to hear the CAPM didn't improve your job prospects. What industry do you work in? It really depends what job industry you work in. For instance, I work for an IT consulting company, and I work with government clients. The PMP and CAPM is usually required to be a PM for majority of the US government agencies. For the tech people, they need to have their Security+ or CISSP.
@@ShevonnePolastre thanks for the response/feedback. It definitely seems like the case. I just don’t have the drive to get my PMP. I have been a member of PMI for over a year and I am not getting much out of it except for saving money on my CAPM. I am in the IT industry, currently working as a project manager in a small IT department. My current role is just barely scratching the surface of project management as the company doesn’t have ideal processes in place. They have me pigeonholed in a software support role with a project manager title. If I’m not getting dinged for not having a PMP, it’s for not having Microsoft Project experience. I’m hoping the MBA leads to more of an IT leadership or change management role. I’m also pursuing ITIL Foundations certification as well to help my resume.
@@jamescharles1316 PMI has one www.pmi.org/shop/p-/elearning/project-management-basics---an-official-pmi-online-course/16125. Other than that one, I unfortunately don’t.
That's pretty much how most certifications work out. Your work experience is always more relevant and transferrable, but without the certification backing it up, most HR, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers would put you on a lower tier in comparison when they are surveying the field, even if only subconsciously.
Basically Google PM is great if you have no experience and using it for entry level, but the PMP is impossible to get unless you already in the field. Both are great and both have their uses. I'm taking the Google PM now and its been amazing.
So if I take the pmp I won't be able to pass?? Is that due to them assuming I'd have previous knowledge or is the question and course just that difficult??
@@robtheservantof6257 You need 3 years experience in order to qualify to take the PMP. It's possible to have the knowledge to take the PMP from studying but they won't grant you the right to take the exam.
This video is the truth! I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. However, my experience really landed me where I am now today. ( 16 years of non profit management) I am currently working for a smaller non profit as an Operations Administrator. You are soooo right!! My current employer looked at my experience MORE than anything. I am looking for an extension certificate just to boost me a little more for a possible new role. This is GREAT advice especially from a person who interviews and hires. Means alot!
I’m just starting out with some experience as project lead. I’m taking the Google cert. I had a PMI PMP boot camp tutorial as well but it was so much info and all over the place and now more confused than before. I’m going to finish the Google cert and look into the CAPM. Thank you for your insight.
I took the Data Analytics certificate, and there were not that many jobs on their platform. I will say they have really good career resources for anyone who finishes their courses. I’m working with a recruiter on getting a project coordinator role right now, and I will probably take the project management course to meet the CAPM certification soon.
I took the IT and nothing happened. A friend got a job with Amazon. I am now taking the project management certification and it has truly helped me with my own healthcare company.
I'm doing the Google project management certification. I'm in a month number 3 and it's great that they have real project managers teaching the courses. You can search them all by name online to know that they're real and not actors. My only problem with the course is that your work is graded by other people who are as clueless as you are. So there are no experts to give you advice on how to improve your submitted documents for OKR, RACI chart, etc. And you know people just want to burn through the course so you're not going to get that quality feedback that you would need to grow as a student. But that's a problem with almost every course in Coursera. I'm very grateful for the opportunity that Google is giving the world to learn more about this profession and others.
Hey Shevonne, thanks for providing this content... I am currently taking a Google Project Management Certificate program (6 months) Working as a Graphic designer and product designer but also planning on project management as a retirement plan.
Hello, thank you for the video! I am an architect who is trying to change careers to project management. I recently started the Google project management course and I am enjoying it a lot. As you said, for those who doesn't have any experience in PM, I think it's worth it.
As someone who just completed the Google Project Management Specialization, your video is very helpful! I believe my next step will be to certify for the CAPM as I am still green. I currently work as an HR professional within the banking industry but was an educator previous to transitioning into HR and was wondering what your thoughts are on being able to gain useful experience within Project Management.
Hi! I noticed you said you worked as an educator then went to HR. I’m considering doing the same (if I don’t pursuit the CAPM). Any tips you’d wish you’d known going in?
Hey Shevonne!You have great insights.Your video on certification us very enlightening. Great staff there. I am just going back to my profession as Project Manager after two years doing data management.Thanks
I’m watching this video almost 2 years later and I just started the Google CERT last night. I’m hoping to finish it before six months and start applying by the end of the year.
I just watched a number of videos one after the other and I am really amazed by them! Thanks for delivering such interesting videos and super compact and helpful information
This video is so informative and I really appreciate the part in the end when you say you value more peoples hands on experience over a certain degree!!! I am from China and had worked as a project manager (in sales) in a German corporate for 6 years, then I relocated to Canada and had kids and have been a SAHM for 7 years. What should my next steps be for returnship? Would employers in North America recognize my past experience from a different country? Should I go for CAPM then PMP or can I start from PMP right away? Thank you so much!!!
I didn't actually hear or see if you completed the Google Project Management program. You're talking about it but did you successfully complete it? Also, #Coursera did not say it will get you a job after completing the program. No program should explicitly say that anyway. Coursera says, it will have you "job ready in less than 6 months" which translates to what they also says helps you "PREPARE for a new career " once you finish. I know. It is a bold marketing claim but still not specific to actually "getting/giving/landing" one a job. I like the fact you mentioned giving this 🆕 program a chance to optimize itself & make itself relevant 2 the market instead of (completely) writing it off like some other reviewers. I also like you referencing the added nugget - benefit of leveraging it towards the CAPM. Thanks 4 the talking points!
thanks for this it helped me decide to give the google one a shot (as someone with some adjacent exposure to but no formal experience yet as a PM) especially since I can apply this time later down the road.
I have found that as a woc with extensive project management experience, I have def hit a wall in my career. If I want to go any further, make more money and be taken as a "real" professional, I have to get the PMP. I'm going through a rough patch, so trying to figure out how I am going to pay for it now.
Hi Shevonne, I love your content. I am an English Teacher (overseas) and I am looking to switch career next year. I started the Google Project Management certificate and so far I have completed the second course. Afterward I hope to get the CAPM, do you have any advice for me? Thanks in advance.
As a teacher, you definitely have PM experience. If you have been doing it for three years and have a bachelors, then I would just go for the PMP. If not, then the CAPM for sure.
Hello Paula! I would love to know more about your teaching overseas! I’m a former English teacher also & interested in an overseas experience along with possible project management!
@@kendrewreviews Hello! I would I’ve to hear about your overseas experience! As a former teacher I have thought about teaching overseas very much! Please reach out to me and let’s talk!
Given the PMP is the "gold standard" for project management, I don't think it's fair to compare the Google Project Management certificate to it. How would you compare the Google PM certificate to CompTIA's Project+ since neither have prerequisites?
The Google PM is great if you have no experience and using it for entry level, but the PMP is impossible to get unless you already in the field. Both are great and both have their uses.
Pmp ,pmi and so on .in my view I have been studying project management from youtube videos from all of the different certification institutions and currently doing saylor academy course as we don't all have enough money for those expensive certifications.it all comes down to how good do you want to be at your job
Hello Shevonne, I am a recent Ph.D. in Engineering Physics (6 years timeline). I just completed foundations in PM by google. Planning to complete the rest. But with the one course I have completed, I now know that I have been an excellent project manager throughout my Ph.D. So do you suggest I go for CAPM or PMP ?
We need experience HR in the UK . We are lacking big time recruiting staffing in London where the head hunters are just picked up from retail or sales and put up to recruit staff with out any background checks
I have not started on any certificates yet. I am just doing research to see which route is best for me to become a project manager. However, I was looking on indeed and noticed most of the listings around me require a bachelor degree. My question is should I invest in a bachelor’s degree along with the certificates or are there jobs out there that don’t require a degree
Hello, thank you for the info. I am enrolled in a program that assists with career counseling. They offer programs through various universities. A few Programs mentioned are Project Management Certificate with PMP/CAPM Exam Prep, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation Course, Agile Project Management plus Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Exam Prep, Project Planning and Control, Project Management for Healthcare. You mentioned that the PMP is gold, so my question for you is out of these offer programs which should I go for. I want to set myself up for the most productive route after passing. TIA.
Hello! I work in PR and wanted to get one of these certificates to boost my skills in PR. I have no intention of transitioning to project management as a career but want to be a better project manager in my day-to-day work in PR. The Google certification would be the best, right?
It was a really nice video, You explained everything so well. I just wanted to ask you a question that what should a person do who is having no experience in any of the above ...but he or she is targeting Project Manager as his career objective??
I have 5 years experience but only had my associates. Not I’m having a hard time finding another position because most people who are hiring managers don’t know the job so when they set the minimum requirement at bachelors. Regardless my experience I’m getting declined. I now graduate in April with my BAS and going into. MBA program right after. But it is rediculous that some of these managers are in charge of hiring for positions they know nothing about. I literally had to Train a coworker with his degree in MIT while he was making more than me because I started with an associates. The insult is real, I’m sure if I could get a interview it would sound impressive, but my application don’t usually meet the BS requirement so I never make it to the interview stage. Thankfully I also own my own business so I’ve been getting by until I can finish my education.
I just found your video. I completed the Google PM back in late November early December and so far I have not seen any benefits from it. When I apply for PM positions I am seeing no results to date. I have two masters degrees in education and instructional design and I am hoping it is just time I need and of course patience. However, I kind of also feel like my age has played a role in this. Do you think this is a young persons path or would someone say just over 50 be able to keep up? Prior to this, I was a teacher for 5 years and prior to that I worked for an online payment retailer for 5 years and a retail manager for more than 15 years. I feel like l still have so many transferable skills but something is missing. I am studying for my CAPM now so hopefully that will help.
Who would you be hiring for? Yourself or companies employing you? Is it then not about you and the company policy on who they want to employee be it a degree holder or a certificate holder? Personally I think unless you have your own company then u don’t have any holding to talk about who would be hired in any company so therefore advice on what course to take! I think advising people to look at the market, the companies and what type of people with what type qualifications they are interested in is more prudent that the position you are taking which is personal and full of gas…
Hi . I really like your video. Actually i have few questions. Currently i am working as an CAPPM Consultant and have experience of 1.5 years and i am thinking of how can i improve my self in the same industry. I wanted to become a project manager. Q. I wanted to know that is it Worth it to go for CAPM certificate will it help me to switch my profession from consultant to PM. Q.I wanted to ask do my work experience as consultant or say lead consultant in 2-3 years will help me to go for the PM position. Q. I am thinking of taking course from Udemy. Thanks in advance.🙂
Loved the content. I understand what you're saying about education and fair enough, but also I think lack of education in America is what is causing the rise of populism. It's also good to be educated in general. For...the health of a civilization.
Thank you for the detailed video ❤ I have almost 6 years of experience as Assistant Professor for teaching Finance subjects to graduates and post graduates back in India. And then 6 years GAP.. but Now i want to shift to PM? Will my teaching experience be considered for PMP or should i do CAPM ?
I'm a teacher too and according to the Google project management course the answer is a big yes! Individuals who are Educators have foundational project management skills and you should definitely talk about that in your job interview after you get the certificate.
Thx, currently enrolled with Google's PM course. I Mean so like can you name any sort of accredited certifications that would be considered entry level standards or highly recommended but may be generic? You mentioned the capm which was one such certification.
Hi👋, Actually i planning to move my career in Project management. I had some few doubts it will be great if u help me with that ( anyone who's having answer for this also pls cmt it) " i can't find proper answer in anywhere ". My doubts are, 1. What are the roles & responsibilities of project management team in hierarchy basis like (junior BA > BA > junior PM > PM > PO) & the skills they need yo develop 2. Is the project manager or any one in the team of project management had to know the knowledge of coding/ program language skills in TECH domain. 3. What are the key certification those project management team persons had to pursue. 4. Is the project manager can able to switch domains like TECH to retail or any filed where there is need of project management.
do i need to have an associates degree to obtain a CAPM? i googled the question , and got : You'll need to have the following in order to sit for the CAPM exam: A high school diploma, GED, associate degree, or equivalent i only have a high school diploma. does that mean i need to earn an associates degree. i've just completed the google certification. but need to know what's next im a stay at home mom & would like any tips on how to proceed with actually getting somewhere with this.
Hello, I have a B.S. in Business Administration and graduated in 2020 during the pandemic. The timing made me finding an entry level job without experience as a recent grad during mid-pandemic very difficult especially since I sought remote jobs. Lately, I have had employment in education through a part time role and as a substitute most recently. I am interested in starting a certification that would make my chances of finding an entry level job more narrow and likely as my degree is very broad and again my employment success within my field of study has been non-existent. Having a degree in Business and being interested IN Project Management what certification would you advice me?
I'm in the same situation have my Bachelor in Business Administration but currently taking Google Project Management to better my skills and start entry-level
Is my 4 years of teaching experience worth anything in terms of project management experience? If so, what cert should I go for? & what jobs should I apply for once I get said cert? I’m so done w teaching lol
Thanks for the informative video. I have 7yrs of experience in retail banking and I wanted to switch my career to project management, please suggest if I could pursue my career as a PM in banking industry with just certification
Is Google Certification sufficient to make one eligible for PMP or is CAPM necessary to apply even for PMP ? Provided he/she fulfils other prerequisite
Can you define what kind of experiences count as pm?? I have a phD in sociology and migration studies. Does managing a phd project count? Plus being a project manager for publishing a book for 8 months. Thats it. Other than that no extensive experiences and education in management area. Should I take CAPM? Thanks in advance
You need to show that you have three years of PM experience. Managing a PhD project would definitely count, as well as the eight months. You can also show this if you have managed smaller projects even if you didn't have the PM job title. For example, I used my experience as a Business Analyst leading the business analysis efforts for a software solution.
Hello, quick question. Military personnel have a way of project management. I am active duty for the next year (40 months) and currently have a bachelors in business administration. Do you recommend the CAPM?
Hi work as a health insurance co ordinator with 9 years of experience now i want to change my field and work in a project management area in it can i do it ? Will i get a job in IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
No, I do not think so. This is more for someone who is just starting out. I interviewed someone who took it so check it out ua-cam.com/users/livegYv12ZtrM9w?feature=share
Are you getting any of the three certifications? How is it going?
yeah PM and data analytics
Hey @Shevonne Polastre
I'm considering to take the Google certificate program and then CAPM so that I can get Study hours for CAPM and then I'm looking to go for Agile project coordinator or any entry level project management work. Could you please help me out with this as I'm getting a job offer for project coordinator but not in IT but in Automobile? So as you said that you would prefer a canditate with hands on experience than someone with all these certifications. Could you please help me understand if my experience becomes relevant because I want to niche into IT agile? Could you please let me know your thoughts on this? Also I'm getting a lot of suggestions to get Certified Scrum master certification done from Scrum alliance? Also, I have an experience of 1.4 years in Customer support for Uk process in Amazon and I'm looking to switch my career in project management as I have a degree in BSc(Comp. SCI)
Hi Madhuri, I will be honest. I would hire someone who has agile, and IT experience even if they are not a Project Coordinator. In IT, it's much easier to help someone grow in a Project Coordinator position than to teach someone IT. So the only way I would give someone a chance who doesn't have IT experience is if it's someone who works in my company, and I am willing to give that person a chance, or they have worked in operations or supply/chain. Is the Automobile PC position in a department that is doing that?
If I were you, I would consider getting the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). It's usually a two-day course and then an open-book exam. I consider that certification was more valuable to me than the PMP because I still use what I learned at my job.
If the automobile company had an IT department, I would become friends with the people there and offer your services. In this way, you get a job, which will help you move towards your career goal of getting into IT.
@@ShevonnePolastre Thanks for your advice . I forgot to mention I'm looking to become a Scrum Master so how would I get into Scrum master position in IT agile. So here's what I thought to get certification in first is CMS, then Agile in atlassian JIRA, Project management google certificate to crack CAPM because sometime sooner I would like to go into project manager position. So basically two position I'm interested to make career in as a beginner: Scrum master and project manager. How would I be able to get into entry level scrummaster position in IT agile? Does Scrum master experience counted for project manager in Agile framework industries? Also, if I take a software developer role in an organization? Will that be counted for Scrum master role? How can I start my journey to become a scrum master without any experience but CSM, JIRA and CAPM?
I'm pursuing my PMP while my organization pays for the course. Currently serving as an Asst Project Manager for the government. Great video, thank you. Very insightful.
I completed the Google Project Management Professional Certificate and 1 month later applied for and got a Technical Project Manager position at the company I currently work for
Can you please share your background, what role you were in, & for how long?
Why do you think you were hired?
@@hunterhemingway Help Desk, Professional Services Field Tech, Deployment Engineer, Network Engineer, 14+ years. I was hired because I saw a need for the role, earned my Google PM Certificate, and made a business case to management. I was not the only person interviewed and I know at least one other candidate was seriously considered.
@@dankirk6096 can You share with Us how to do a management case? very interesting
@@dankirk6096 Can you please tell the total cost for this certificate that you paid??
@@tm0959 Coursera bills $39 USD per month. The 6 modules are self-paced. My goal was to finish in 6 months, but life happened and it took a year.
Taking the CAPM exam prep coursework thru the PMI. It's super dense! It's a lot of memorization. It seems like someone with empathy, emotional maturity and common sense would likely be better at project management than someone who is good at this certification test.
You spoke about people saying that the Google IT certificate didn't do anything for them. For me, I was able to get a job in IT at a company that runs on Google instead of Microsoft. The IT manager told me that the certificate did help with the decision since I would already know a bit more than other candidates regarding Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.
That's good to hear! Others said it didn't, so I am glad to hear that there are others who it has helped. Yay and congrats!
@@ShevonnePolastre Same here. I had successfully completed the IT Support. I know why it's successful & why it "wouldn't" be.
Long story short: it boils down to what ppl have (or haven't done) to leverage the professional certifications.
Or many ppl expectations are not in line with the purpose of possessing certain credentials.
Ivan Jimenez: I like your honest experience. I wonder what process you went through to land the job.
The exception doesn’t make the rule
Hi, my name is Brittany, and I am taking the Google certification now. I am an Airforce veteran and currently a stay-at-home mom looking to get back into the workforce. The more I go through this training, the more I fall in love with becoming a Project Manager. As a mother, community steward, and volunteer, I understand now that I have been using Project Management skills in my everyday life for a long time. I am excited to keep learning and growing. Thank you for this video; it is beneficial to my development.
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom too, taking this course to get back into the workforce. How was your experience after you finished with the course?
Loved the content. I'm actually taking the Google course, I've been managing projects for 5 years , roughly 300 projects mostly in retail construction and special projects. I'm 35 years old now , and recently I just dropped out on getting my bachelor's online with a university. I value education and growth, I just didn't think that spending 2-3 years of my life taking non career classes was effective , plus being online there was really no teacher presence. But my goal is to get my PMP in the next year.
hi abraham! i’m wondering if you would be willing to share with me your experience and how you landed your first few project management jobs
Shevonne!! I first saw this video months ago. This past weekend I passed my PMP! I had to come back here just to hear you say pass that hard a$$ test haha! It was insane. Either way, the first classes of the google cert are what sparked my interest and Im glad I followed through with it. Im now sending people to this video to help them decide. THANK YOU!
I have finished Goigle Project Management course. Its a great country for someone who is starting with PM. It starts from basic and touches most topics. And beleive me i have directly applied the concepts in my job and earned recognition.
Thanks for this video! I got the CAPM last year and it didn’t improve my job prospects nor did I feel it better equipped me to manage projects. I learned more in this past year with on the job experience than I did with the CAPM. I’m hesitant to even get the PMP for that reason. Currently I’m pursuing an MBA to just round out my business knowledge.
I'll be honest with you that the CAPM and PMP are more for making your resume stand out. My PMP bootcamp instructor even told us that because the way you run your projects is not the way PMBOK teaches it. The only certification I have found has been super helpful, and I use what I learned was the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Sorry to hear the CAPM didn't improve your job prospects. What industry do you work in? It really depends what job industry you work in. For instance, I work for an IT consulting company, and I work with government clients. The PMP and CAPM is usually required to be a PM for majority of the US government agencies. For the tech people, they need to have their Security+ or CISSP.
@@ShevonnePolastre thanks for the response/feedback. It definitely seems like the case. I just don’t have the drive to get my PMP. I have been a member of PMI for over a year and I am not getting much out of it except for saving money on my CAPM.
I am in the IT industry, currently working as a project manager in a small IT department. My current role is just barely scratching the surface of project management as the company doesn’t have ideal processes in place. They have me pigeonholed in a software support role with a project manager title.
If I’m not getting dinged for not having a PMP, it’s for not having Microsoft Project experience. I’m hoping the MBA leads to more of an IT leadership or change management role. I’m also pursuing ITIL Foundations certification as well to help my resume.
@@ShevonnePolastre Hi Shevonne, would you happen to know if there is a CAPM bootcamp?
@@jamescharles1316 PMI has one www.pmi.org/shop/p-/elearning/project-management-basics---an-official-pmi-online-course/16125. Other than that one, I unfortunately don’t.
That's pretty much how most certifications work out. Your work experience is always more relevant and transferrable, but without the certification backing it up, most HR, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers would put you on a lower tier in comparison when they are surveying the field, even if only subconsciously.
Basically Google PM is great if you have no experience and using it for entry level, but the PMP is impossible to get unless you already in the field. Both are great and both have their uses. I'm taking the Google PM now and its been amazing.
So if I take the pmp I won't be able to pass?? Is that due to them assuming I'd have previous knowledge or is the question and course just that difficult??
@@robtheservantof6257 You need 3 years experience in order to qualify to take the PMP. It's possible to have the knowledge to take the PMP from studying but they won't grant you the right to take the exam.
This video is the truth! I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. However, my experience really landed me where I am now today. ( 16 years of non profit management) I am currently working for a smaller non profit as an Operations Administrator. You are soooo right!! My current employer looked at my experience MORE than anything. I am looking for an extension certificate just to boost me a little more for a possible new role. This is GREAT advice especially from a person who interviews and hires. Means alot!
Thank you! That really means a lot.
I’m just starting out with some experience as project lead. I’m taking the Google cert. I had a PMI PMP boot camp tutorial as well but it was so much info and all over the place and now more confused than before. I’m going to finish the Google cert and look into the CAPM. Thank you for your insight.
Same pinch. I am so confused.
I took the Data Analytics certificate, and there were not that many jobs on their platform. I will say they have really good career resources for anyone who finishes their courses. I’m working with a recruiter on getting a project coordinator role right now, and I will probably take the project management course to meet the CAPM certification soon.
did you get a job becuase your certificate?
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I took the IT and nothing happened. A friend got a job with Amazon. I am now taking the project management certification and it has truly helped me with my own healthcare company.
I'm doing the Google project management certification. I'm in a month number 3 and it's great that they have real project managers teaching the courses. You can search them all by name online to know that they're real and not actors. My only problem with the course is that your work is graded by other people who are as clueless as you are. So there are no experts to give you advice on how to improve your submitted documents for OKR, RACI chart, etc. And you know people just want to burn through the course so you're not going to get that quality feedback that you would need to grow as a student. But that's a problem with almost every course in Coursera. I'm very grateful for the opportunity that Google is giving the world to learn more about this profession and others.
I’m on part 3 on the Google program. After watching I am going to look into taking the
CAPM afterwards. Thanks!
Hey Shevonne, thanks for providing this content... I am currently taking a Google Project Management Certificate program (6 months)
Working as a Graphic designer and product designer but also planning on project management as a retirement plan.
Hello, thank you for the video! I am an architect who is trying to change careers to project management. I recently started the Google project management course and I am enjoying it a lot. As you said, for those who doesn't have any experience in PM, I think it's worth it.
As someone who just completed the Google Project Management Specialization, your video is very helpful! I believe my next step will be to certify for the CAPM as I am still green. I currently work as an HR professional within the banking industry but was an educator previous to transitioning into HR and was wondering what your thoughts are on being able to gain useful experience within Project Management.
Hi! I noticed you said you worked as an educator then went to HR. I’m considering doing the same (if I don’t pursuit the CAPM). Any tips you’d wish you’d known going in?
Hey Shevonne!You have great insights.Your video on certification us very enlightening. Great staff there. I am just going back to my profession as Project Manager after two years doing data management.Thanks
I’m watching this video almost 2 years later and I just started the Google CERT last night. I’m hoping to finish it before six months and start applying by the end of the year.
I just watched a number of videos one after the other and I am really amazed by them! Thanks for delivering such interesting videos and super compact and helpful information
Thank you for sharing this because I was so confused on which to go with. Will def be taking the CAPM.
This presentation has been very helpful!
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. Going to go for the PMP.
Thank you so much Shevonne for your breakdown in this video 😃
Love your honesty. Thanks for being real!
The google cert gives you 100 hours toward CAPM
This video is so informative and I really appreciate the part in the end when you say you value more peoples hands on experience over a certain degree!!! I am from China and had worked as a project manager (in sales) in a German corporate for 6 years, then I relocated to Canada and had kids and have been a SAHM for 7 years. What should my next steps be for returnship? Would employers in North America recognize my past experience from a different country? Should I go for CAPM then PMP or can I start from PMP right away? Thank you so much!!!
I didn't actually hear or see if you completed the Google Project Management program. You're talking about it but did you successfully complete it? Also, #Coursera did not say it will get you a job after completing the program. No program should explicitly say that anyway. Coursera says, it will have you "job ready in less than 6 months" which translates to what they also says helps you "PREPARE for a new career " once you finish. I know. It is a bold marketing claim but still not specific to actually "getting/giving/landing" one a job.
I like the fact you mentioned giving this 🆕 program a chance to optimize itself & make itself relevant 2 the market instead of (completely) writing it off like some other reviewers. I also like you referencing the added nugget - benefit of leveraging it towards the CAPM. Thanks 4 the talking points!
Thanks a lot for telling the prerequisites of capm, pmp n google certificate!
thanks for this it helped me decide to give the google one a shot (as someone with some adjacent exposure to but no formal experience yet as a PM) especially since I can apply this time later down the road.
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Thank you for posting this. This video was very helpful!
A lot of useful information. Thanks Shevonne.
I think I am going to do the exact same thing what you suggested in your video. Thank You!
I have found that as a woc with extensive project management experience, I have def hit a wall in my career. If I want to go any further, make more money and be taken as a "real" professional, I have to get the PMP. I'm going through a rough patch, so trying to figure out how I am going to pay for it now.
Hi Shevonne, I love your content. I am an English Teacher (overseas) and I am looking to switch career next year. I started the Google Project Management certificate and so far I have completed the second course. Afterward I hope to get the CAPM, do you have any advice for me? Thanks in advance.
As a teacher, you definitely have PM experience. If you have been doing it for three years and have a bachelors, then I would just go for the PMP. If not, then the CAPM for sure.
I'm an overseas English teacher as well. I'm currently halfway done with the Google PM course. Should I do PMP afterwards?
@@ShevonnePolastre Can you suggest some ways her education skills could be converted into PM skills? I’m kinda in the same boat lol
Hello Paula!
I would love to know more about your teaching overseas! I’m a former English teacher also & interested in an overseas experience along with possible project management!
@@kendrewreviews Hello!
I would I’ve to hear about your overseas experience! As a former teacher I have thought about teaching overseas very much! Please reach out to me and let’s talk!
Great straightforward content!
I'm currently doing the Google cert but really went into it with the idea that it was a starting point
Given the PMP is the "gold standard" for project management, I don't think it's fair to compare the Google Project Management certificate to it. How would you compare the Google PM certificate to CompTIA's Project+ since neither have prerequisites?
The Google PM is great if you have no experience and using it for entry level, but the PMP is impossible to get unless you already in the field. Both are great and both have their uses.
Starting with Google Project Management as I have no experience in that sector.
Pmp ,pmi and so on .in my view I have been studying project management from youtube videos from all of the different certification institutions and currently doing saylor academy course as we don't all have enough money for those expensive certifications.it all comes down to how good do you want to be at your job
Very competent woman. Thanks
Hello Shevonne, I am a recent Ph.D. in Engineering Physics (6 years timeline). I just completed foundations in PM by google. Planning to complete the rest. But with the one course I have completed, I now know that I have been an excellent project manager throughout my Ph.D. So do you suggest I go for CAPM or PMP ?
Thank you! This was absolutely informative!
Glad it was helpful!
We need experience HR in the UK . We are lacking big time recruiting staffing in London where the head hunters are just picked up from retail or sales and put up to recruit staff with out any background checks
I have not started on any certificates yet. I am just doing research to see which route is best for me to become a project manager. However, I was looking on indeed and noticed most of the listings around me require a bachelor degree. My question is should I invest in a bachelor’s degree along with the certificates or are there jobs out there that don’t require a degree
Good question. I have no degree or any certificate so I was also wondering about this too
What a great video lady. Awesome !
Awesome video! Thanks for the advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello, thank you for the info. I am enrolled in a program that assists with career counseling. They offer programs through various universities. A few Programs mentioned are Project Management Certificate
with PMP/CAPM Exam Prep, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation Course, Agile Project Management plus Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Exam Prep, Project Planning and Control, Project Management for Healthcare. You mentioned that the PMP is gold, so my question for you is out of these offer programs which should I go for. I want to set myself up for the most productive route after passing.
TIA.
Thank you so much... this info really helped.
Thank you for shedding some light on this TOPIC.. you got a New subscriber.. :)
Thanks for the sub!
Hello! I work in PR and wanted to get one of these certificates to boost my skills in PR. I have no intention of transitioning to project management as a career but want to be a better project manager in my day-to-day work in PR. The Google certification would be the best, right?
Yes, if you aren't planning to go into project management, then definitely get the cert.
Yep this is me too! I’m a Process Engineer and I’m also just looking into boosting my skills in project management.
I'm doing the GPM certificate thanks for the insight
It was a really nice video, You explained everything so well. I just wanted to ask you a question that what should a person do who is having no experience in any of the above ...but he or she is targeting Project Manager as his career objective??
Hi Shevonne, great video!!What state are you located? I am really thinking about Project management.
Starting the GCP program in a two weeks!
I have 5 years experience but only had my associates. Not I’m having a hard time finding another position because most people who are hiring managers don’t know the job so when they set the minimum requirement at bachelors. Regardless my experience I’m getting declined. I now graduate in April with my BAS and going into. MBA program right after. But it is rediculous that some of these managers are in charge of hiring for positions they know nothing about. I literally had to Train a coworker with his degree in MIT while he was making more than me because I started with an associates. The insult is real, I’m sure if I could get a interview it would sound impressive, but my application don’t usually meet the BS requirement so I never make it to the interview stage. Thankfully I also own my own business so I’ve been getting by until I can finish my education.
Dear my question is
Can i get a product manager job with google project management certificate or just project manager job????
Superb!! Thank you Ma’am!!
I just found your video. I completed the Google PM back in late November early December and so far I have not seen any benefits from it. When I apply for PM positions I am seeing no results to date. I have two masters degrees in education and instructional design and I am hoping it is just time I need and of course patience. However, I kind of also feel like my age has played a role in this. Do you think this is a young persons path or would someone say just over 50 be able to keep up? Prior to this, I was a teacher for 5 years and prior to that I worked for an online payment retailer for 5 years and a retail manager for more than 15 years. I feel like l still have so many transferable skills but something is missing. I am studying for my CAPM now so hopefully that will help.
If you have time, can I send some PM experience with you to see if that might validate? Love this video and am so glad I found your posts. Thank you.
Why is this a question? Only two are reputable.
Many people who are starting out don't know that especially that.
@@ShevonnePolastre It should be made clear that this certificate is for people who are just starting out and don’t qualify for the PMI exams.
@@wintersantiago2274 I didn’t create the certificate. Google did. If you want, you can message them about it.
Thank you love !!❤
Who would you be hiring for? Yourself or companies employing you? Is it then not about you and the company policy on who they want to employee be it a degree holder or a certificate holder? Personally I think unless you have your own company then u don’t have any holding to talk about who would be hired in any company so therefore advice on what course to take! I think advising people to look at the market, the companies and what type of people with what type qualifications they are interested in is more prudent that the position you are taking which is personal and full of gas…
Hi .
I really like your video.
Actually i have few questions.
Currently i am working as an CAPPM Consultant and have experience of 1.5 years and i am thinking of how can i improve my self in the same industry. I wanted to become a project manager.
Q. I wanted to know that is it Worth it to go for CAPM certificate will it help me to switch my profession from consultant to PM.
Q.I wanted to ask do my work experience as consultant or say lead consultant in 2-3 years will help me to go for the PM position.
Q. I am thinking of taking course from Udemy.
Thanks in advance.🙂
Hi. Thanks for this information. Regards!
I am trying to do CAPM and it’s a huge book
Do I still need this certificate if I'm taking a project management course in college and might pick it as my electives?
I am doing the google cert and studying for CAPM.
Loved the content. I understand what you're saying about education and fair enough, but also I think lack of education in America is what is causing the rise of populism. It's also good to be educated in general. For...the health of a civilization.
I will go for google Certification
Good luck!
I took the Google project management, and nothing has happened.
Helpful, thank you.
Thank you for the detailed video ❤
I have almost 6 years of experience as Assistant Professor for teaching Finance subjects to graduates and post graduates back in India. And then 6 years GAP.. but Now i want to shift to PM? Will my teaching experience be considered for PMP or should i do CAPM ?
I'm a teacher too and according to the Google project management course the answer is a big yes! Individuals who are Educators have foundational project management skills and you should definitely talk about that in your job interview after you get the certificate.
@@kendrewreviews thank you for replying. It really helps. So that being said, do i qualify for PMP or CAPM ?
Thank you for useful information.
Thx, currently enrolled with Google's PM course. I Mean so like can you name any sort of accredited certifications that would be considered entry level standards or highly recommended but may be generic? You mentioned the capm which was one such certification.
Great info thank you a lot
What's up with that 35 hours of education criteria? I have 3 years of experience in non-profit. But no CAPM. Want to pursue PMP.
Hi Shevonne, what is your take on Prince2?
Hi👋,
Actually i planning to move my career in Project management. I had some few doubts it will be great if u help me with that ( anyone who's having answer for this also pls cmt it) " i can't find proper answer in anywhere ".
My doubts are,
1. What are the roles & responsibilities of project management team in hierarchy basis like (junior BA > BA > junior PM > PM > PO) & the skills they need yo develop
2. Is the project manager or any one in the team of project management had to know the knowledge of coding/ program language skills in TECH domain.
3. What are the key certification those project management team persons had to pursue.
4. Is the project manager can able to switch domains like TECH to retail or any filed where there is need of project management.
Hello
Is the PMI certification better than the Google one
do i need to have an associates degree to obtain a CAPM?
i googled the question , and got :
You'll need to have the following in order to sit for the CAPM exam: A high school diploma, GED, associate degree, or equivalent
i only have a high school diploma. does that mean i need to earn an associates degree.
i've just completed the google certification. but need to know what's next im a stay at home mom & would like any tips on how to proceed with actually getting somewhere with this.
Watching her conclusion part, now I think the title of the video should have been ‘PMP-related certifications worth it or not worth it?’
Good point! You just gave me my next video to make :)
I am Operations Supervisor in transportation company, Citybus Kuwait. Which course should I do to upgrade my skills to be Operations manager.
I'd go for the PMP if you have been a supervisor for over three years.
Hello, I have a B.S. in Business Administration and graduated in 2020 during the pandemic. The timing made me finding an entry level job without experience as a recent grad during mid-pandemic very difficult especially since I sought remote jobs. Lately, I have had employment in education through a part time role and as a substitute most recently. I am interested in starting a certification that would make my chances of finding an entry level job more narrow and likely as my degree is very broad and again my employment success within my field of study has been non-existent. Having a degree in Business and being interested IN Project Management what certification would you advice me?
i am in the same situation !
I'm in the same situation have my Bachelor in Business Administration but currently taking Google Project Management to better my skills and start entry-level
Is my 4 years of teaching experience worth anything in terms of project management experience? If so, what cert should I go for? & what jobs should I apply for once I get said cert? I’m so done w teaching lol
Hi Shevonne, am into Human Resource and having experience of 14yrs, will i be eligible for PMP?
Thanks for the informative video.
I have 7yrs of experience in retail banking and I wanted to switch my career to project management, please suggest if I could pursue my career as a PM in banking industry with just certification
Is Google Certification sufficient to make one eligible for PMP or is CAPM necessary to apply even for PMP ? Provided he/she fulfils other prerequisite
Can you define what kind of experiences count as pm??
I have a phD in sociology and migration studies. Does managing a phd project count? Plus being a project manager for publishing a book for 8 months. Thats it. Other than that no extensive experiences and education in management area. Should I take CAPM?
Thanks in advance
You need to show that you have three years of PM experience. Managing a PhD project would definitely count, as well as the eight months. You can also show this if you have managed smaller projects even if you didn't have the PM job title. For example, I used my experience as a Business Analyst leading the business analysis efforts for a software solution.
Great Video!
Thanks!
Thank you so much
I am an engineer. And i am thinking about project management. What advice do you have. Cause mostly it seems directed to IT and business
Hello, quick question. Military personnel have a way of project management. I am active duty for the next year (40 months) and currently have a bachelors in business administration. Do you recommend the CAPM?
Hi work as a health insurance co ordinator with 9 years of experience now i want to change my field and work in a project management area in it can i do it ? Will i get a job in IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Thanks 💐
Thank you
Do you think the Google certificate is worth it to someone who already has the PMP? Is this google certificate related to agile methodologies?
No, I do not think so. This is more for someone who is just starting out. I interviewed someone who took it so check it out ua-cam.com/users/livegYv12ZtrM9w?feature=share