Welcome! This book was written for one reason: to help individuals like yourself who are interested in project management get started so that you can Get certified. Get hired. Get ahead.™.
Project management is one of the most practical, rewarding, and in-demand careers available, and yet, many people don’t know where to begin. Regardless of whether you’re early in your career, considering a transition, or coming from the military like I did, the path is within your reach.
This book delivers a fundamental understanding of how to move forward in your career and should serve as a practical roadmap. This is not intended for an academic audience that explores high-concept theory, nor is it a textbook or a technical manual. Instead, it’s a focus on an opportunity for you to understand the pathway toward two in-demand and respected project management certifications: the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and the Project Management Professional (PMP)®.
Arguably more important, it’s about helping you build a career with purpose, one that supports your family, brings you satisfaction, and allows you to contribute real value to the organizations and people you serve.
