How to Become a Project Manager with No Experience

If you're trying to begin your career in Project Management with zero experience, and you're having trouble figuring out what to do next, this video is for you. After having worked for many years as an Engineer, I was able to land a job in Project Management, even though I didn't have a previous position as a Project Manager. Sounds easy? No, of course not. I struggled every single day and night, worrying if I would be chosen by the Hiring Manager, and if my interviews would go successfully.

In this video, I'll be sharing my personal experience and the EXACT steps to follow so you can
become a Project Manager with NO EXPERIENCE. When you're switching career paths, it can feel very overwhelming and you may not be sure if you're starting off in the right foot. I've received many questions about how to break into Project Management, and I'm sharing my perspective and some valuable tips that will make it so much easier for you to become a Project Manager with NO EXPERIENCE!

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🔥 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

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[rbandhoneyberry]

I finished my Project Management Certificate this week and I'm planning to take the CAPM exam by the end of the year. Now yo get a job!

[sergeilopez]

I’m currently a Project Coordinator at a Engineering company. Note I don’t have a degree, I basically started out with diploma’s in welding inspection and worked my way up to a Quality Manager and from there was recruited on job to become a Site Manager. Now I’m a Project Coordinator for the same company. My current salary is $3700 a month before tax, which is $45000 annually. This courses you mention and getting the CAPM certification is my next goals to propel my career further. Thank you for the video

[marshallgreen]

I spent 15 years in hospitality, 1.8 years as a supervisor in a call centre and have just landed a project coordinator job with no real experience.. currently learning over my 4 week notice. Wish me luck 😅

[markbrown]

Hi Alvin just watched this video for second time it proves invaluable in terms understanding the role and responsibilities of a project manager and applying become a project manager with no experience l currently studying for project management certifications including CAPM and prince 2 as l look to transition into project management in 2024. Mark from London 🇬🇧 UK

[camilacorrea]

Hi, Alvin!
Congratulations on the video. I learn a lot.

[manjunathams]

Thanks a lot for such an informative video.. after watching I can confidently say that i am on right path to become a project manager one day! Am currently working as senior consultant. In order to aim for managerial roles, i have done my MBA after engineering. Now as you said I am undertaking PMP training. Once I pass with flying colors, i Will follow yours steps to land in managerial roles. Thank you once again!

[Cherrelle]

Hey Alvin! Can you do a video about organization. What does that look like for you besides using PM software like Jira or MS Projects? How to answer organizational skill interview questions? Is organization different for PM. than other leaders? If so, how? Etc. What do you think? Thanks!

[janggee]

Hey thank you for this post. I just found your channel today and have been watching it! It encouraged me to continue my journey as a PM. I recently completed the google PM program and looking into enrolling to CAPM from PMI.

I guess my question is (hoping you’ve already made a post about it) how do you make a transition into a new industry as a PM entry position? I have a hospitality man again background but want to look into IT, social media, even hospitality if there is something that I’ve missed.

[ASIAHSDAD]

Thank you so much for this info. I have a question: if you have lead a few projects of the same type for the same employer, would you identify each project or summarize the projects all together?

[denominatortron]

Very insightful video. However, I had a question: how do you projectify experiences where you are the only one working on a project from initiation to end? For example, I've worked on a few short term projects where I was the one to plan the project details and then work to complete those details to finish the project.

[EcoNotify]

I just started my journey in project management. I've taken some courses on Coursera but still don't know what next.

[morganwhittle]

Where do you see the benefits realisation sitting ? With the project manager or the BAU teams - ultimately who is accountable ?

[rjsdjvh]

13:59 What are companies looking for in your application?

[Gchco]

Hello, Are there any courses you offer? from scratch, I have some production engineering background.

[swlol]

Hey Alvin, appreciate the video! I just graduated in Bachelor of Science in Architecture and also just took CAPM certificate, went to several interviews afterwards with PMC company and got a job offer as aAssistant Project Manager position, honestly do you think I should take it eventho I do not have working experience in Architecture field (no site experience etc) or being an Asst. Project Manager will be a whole different thing? Appreciate your advice, I am contemplating as I think I am under-qualified for the position (feels like too much pressure) for a job straight out of college hahaha

[MuhammadImtananYounas]

Hey mate. I just finished my Bachelors in Business Administration with no job experience. I want to become IT/Construction project manager. Do I need to get IT/construction related certifications or do CAPM certification bcz rn I can't do pmp becuase of no exp.

[rmatthews]

Thanks for your videos. I have a question. I'm finishing up my BS in project management. I have a high interest in Transportation and Logistics. Do you think this degree will transfer well based on your experience in Project management?

[divyaarmarkar]

i have an engineering degree and did my masters in management, my question is should i give pmp exam or capm exam as i dont have any experience, could you guide me please?

[InspireMo]

Hi Alvin, I received my CAPM in June. I've been searching for project coordinator roles. I haven't had any success. What can I do to at least land a role that is similar to project coordinator that may not have the title but can transition into project mgmt later.

[kathfennemore]

I'm a Physiotherapist. I've left medical teams for discharge planning in a hospital environment but I've never been in charge of a budget before....think it's possible to change career? @Alvin the PM