Why PM Courses Don’t Work (And What Real PM Training Looks Like)
Project management is a performance domain, not a knowledge domain, and courses only produce the knowing side of that gap. The four criteria that separate real PM training from trivia practice: real decisions under pressure, consequences that compound, feedback from someone who has done the work, and a defense moment.
What Hiring Managers See When You ‘Know’ Project Management But Have No Experience
The gap between knowing project management and being hireable as a PM is real. Here’s what hiring managers actually evaluate — and why certifications alone don’t answer the operational question.
Do You Really Need a PMP to Become a Project Manager? (The Truth No One Tells You)
For years, people have been told that a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is the golden ticket to landing a job, earning a higher salary, and proving you’re a “real” project manager. Here’s the reality: you don’t need a PMP—or any certification—to become a project manager. I know, because I’ve built a six-figure project management […]