CAPM and Beyond: Tips to Start and Grow Your Project Management Career

Launching a career in project management can spark a flame. But how do you get that first job and keep the early fire burning? We talk about starter career goals, PMI certifications, mentorship and more with Albert Cayuela, CAPM, PMP, a technical project manager at Banco Sabadell in Madrid, and Krista McCalley, CAPM, PMP, a project coordinator at Insight Global in Des Moines, Iowa in the United States.

Key themes

01:04 How did you start your project management career?

02:55 Pursuing the CAPM certification and crafting a career plan

09:08 Overcoming imposter syndrome and leaning on mentors early in your career

14:55 Solidifying knowledge, developing skills and boosting confidence with PMI certifications

17:57 Advice for project professionals starting their project careers