Want to Get Ahead in Project Management?

Hi Folks, Ron Holohan, here…

Way back in 1993, when I first started managing projects as a Project Engineer I was completely overwhelmed and confused about how to get started.  This was completely different from anything I had learned in school or in my previous role as a Development Engineer designing electronic controls.

I struggled for years trying to figure things out, and I made a lot of mistakes in the process too.   Many people give up due to all the initial hurdles of gaining knowledge and experience.  Luckily I spent a lot of sweat and over the course of years started to figure things out on my own.

Looking back, I wish there had been some online resource that would help me navigate those early years managing projects…  It would have saved me years of struggle and learning by mistake.

Luckily for you, there is now a resource available that I never had!

What is it?

It’s called pmStudent e-Learning, and it’s everything I wish I had back in 1993 when I started my journey into formal project management.  If this sounds good to you, try it out for 7 days for just $1.  If it turns out to be a good fit for you, you’re welcome with open arms.  It’s only $19.99 a month after that, and you can cancel at any time.

Who is Involved?

These are the “key stakeholders” who are a part of this community:

Josh Nankivel — Josh is the founder of pmStudent and has been helping new and aspiring project managers succeed for years.  He has over a decade of PM experience, a Bachelor of Science degree in Project Management, and is PMP certified.

Guest Project Managers — You’ll also be getting insight from and interaction with guest project managers like Cornelius Fichtner (USA), Ron Rosenhead (UK), Shawn Futterer (USA), Bas de Baar (NL), Max Walker (USA), and many more as time goes on.

You! — The most important aspect of pmStudent e-Learning depends on you getting involved. Getting engaged and taking advantage of the opportunities will lead to powerful results for your career.

What can I expect?

pmStudent e-Learning is a private community where like-minded people help each other out. It’s based on a combination of education and interaction that takes everyone’s project management skills to a higher level.

Here’s what’s inside:

1. Education

Each month will feature a new course on a relevant topic for new project managers. These educational sessions are worth more than the price of admission alone, plus they are presented as a mentoring session, with lots of stories to illustrate the points and talking about them like “real people” do.

Members who sign up today have instant access to the first course, which alone is nearly five hours of in-depth video training and mentoring. Here is a summary of the courses so far:

An Overview of the Project Management Life Span (Month 1)

 
Josh walks you through the entire life span of a project, with lots of stops along the way to discuss how various points will be different in large vs small projects, or from industry to industry.  More stops here and there to tell true stories from his career that illustrate the topics. Once you finish this course, you will have a good overview of how Josh manages projects.
Project Management Career Coaching (Month 2)

• Your starting point (in terms of education, experience, personality)
• Your career goals (industry, project type/size, organizational type, career path options)
• Education
• Gaining Experience
• Networking
• Professional affiliations and certifications
• Artifacts (Resume, coverletter, portfolio, references, etc.)
• Job search strategies
• Interview preparation, skills, and strategies
• Results (dealing with offers and when you’re not selected)

Let The Community Help Decide!
After the first two courses, a foundation will have been set and from here, there are options. The top contender so far is “Coaching Your Project Team,” which digs into how to manage and motivate your project team like a pro. The value will keep coming, month after month for only $19.99. Take a test drive today and see for yourself!

2. Interaction

We’re building a community of learning, but often the greatest professional growth comes from interacting with instructors, mentors, and other students. This is a big part of the vision for pmStudent e-Learning.

Q&A Sessions

Each month will feature at least one Q&A session with Josh and a guest project manager. You’ll get to ask specific questions about the courses and your specific situation, often from people who normally charge high prices for consulting and training. Again, these Q&A calls are worth way more than the price of admission alone, and they’re in addition to the educational content.

Interactive Forum

The true lasting value of this private community comes from the networking, support and insights that come from the interaction among members. You’ll find colleagues and friends from every stage of getting into project management. The relationships that form here are worth their weight in gold, and you’ll see me being much more candid than I ever would on the outside. We will also share templates and best practices with each other as we go through this journey together.

3. More To Come

This community will grow and evolve as time goes on, with new features and resources. The possibilities are limitless! This process will be heavily dependent on feedback from the community to make pmStudent e-Learning as valuable as it can be for everyone.

So what are you waiting for?  Take charge of your career and sign up for a no-risk $1 trial right now!

I have tried the pmStudent e-Learning out myself and I completely endorse it.  It is of the quality that you would expect from the resources available on pm411.org.  If you ever have any problems or questions during your trial or membership, just contact me and I will make sure you are completely satisfied with this product.

Give it a try – if you aren’t completely satisfied within the first 7 days, cancel with absolutely no obligation beyond your $1!  What you have to gain is a great deal of knowledge from those that have been practicing project management for years and years!  What you have to lose is absolutely nothing!

Ron Holohan, PMP
Host of The pm411.org Project Management Podcast

Full Disclosure:  We are an affiliate of pmStudent e-Learning and earn a referral commission in exchange for actively testing and promoting this beneficial project management tool to our readers and listeners.  The commission earned helps to offset our hosting, equipment, and publishing costs and allows us to continue to provide our readers and listeners with valuable free content.