What is the Next Step?

After taking on as many projects as possible and planning and coordinating multiple art exhibitions, working on projects with a local non- profit organization, I just realized the common denomiator. I love project management! I have a BA in Communications and minor in Art- what kind of background is usually needed to work professionally doing project management? I am doing a lot of volunteering to help planning projects, is there a specific degree that is more tailored to this field? I would love to get paid for this, sinsevere every ounce of my free time doing it. Advice?

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Permalink Reply by Meghan Turley on May 27, 2011 at 7:22am

Sorry for the typo- typing on the iPhone can be cumbersome

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Permalink Reply by Lee Smith, ND on May 27, 2011 at 7:16pm

This sounds like a great revelation, and the degree may not matter if you make a good case for a new project based on what you have already done.

I suspect that there are lots of activities, hobbies, and pursuits that you've been engaged in, worked with, or worked for that when properly framed and positioned would serve as a terrific portfolio.

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Permalink Reply by Bernice Coles on May 27, 2011 at 8:08pm

Meghan,

I am currently a workforce development professional. I have seen "project managment" as a continuing education course. Here is a link to a professional organization for PMI. http://projectmanagementcertification.org/training.html

There are on-line resources to assist you too. You could contract your services out to non-profits using the work you have already done as a spring board.

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