Own Your Career Path to Project Management

Episode 6: Do I need a PMP to Be a Project Manager?

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Thinking about a career transition into project management but feeling stuck without a certification? In this episode, we bust the myth that you *must* have a PMP to land your first project management role. 🚀

Career coach Kayla Quijas shares real stories of professionals who successfully pivoted into PM roles—with or without the PMP. From touring band managers to ex-Marines, discover how reframing your past experience can unlock the door to a new career path.

✅ You’ll learn:

  • Why a PMP certification is not the golden ticket people think it is
  • How to identify and articulate your **project experience** (even without the title)
  • What hiring managers *really* look for
  • Tips for building credibility without another degree
  • How to strategically **pivot your career** into project management
  • The role of networking in landing that dream PM job

    • Whether you’re feeling undervalued, unsure how to transition, or wondering if your background counts—you’ll walk away with clarity, strategy, and inspiration. 

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    Own Your Career Path to Project ManagementBy Kayla Quijas