Project Management Professional Certification Course for Transitioning Military, Veterans, and Spouses
Take your military experience and transition into project management
By 2027, the Project Management Institute estimates employers will need 87.7 million skilled workers in project-management oriented roles. Meanwhile, the shortage of qualified talent poses a notable risk for organizations that rely on that talent to implement strategic initiatives, drive change, and deliver innovation.
Transitioning military members, veterans, and spouses are ideal candidates for the project management profession; military experience translates to project management success. Leading cross-functional teams to ensure accomplishment of mission objectives, managing budgets and scheduling activities, conflict mediation and performance appraisal are all key project management proficiencies.
With your experience and a Project Management Institute (PMI) credential, you can distinguish yourself to potential employers and open doors to new opportunities.
Launching your career
There is currently a high demand for skilled project managers in Idaho. With an increase in jobs requiring project-oriented skills and a widening gap of available talent due to an aging workforce, a career in project management is more achievable than you might think.
If you think this sounds like a career-fit for you, consider taking these steps:
Inventory and translate your skills - a lot of military experience qualifies as project management experience. Action officer, training officer, operations planner, commander, platoon sergeant… sound like you? These are just a few military job titles that correlate to civilian project management. Much of project management is going to fall into five process groups, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing. Work with the Mission43 employment team to translate your skills into terminology recognized in the project management field and create a resumé that makes sense to employers.
Explore Project Management sectors - There’s a wide range of industries and organizations seeking project managers in Idaho. If construction comes to mind when you think of project management, you’re right! However, project managers are needed in almost every sector, including safety, technology, healthcare, government, energy, manufacturing, hospitality, and more! This can be an incredible opportunity to match your skills and passion.
Grow your network - Join your local Project Management Institute chapter, like PMI Western Idaho. Network among industry professionals or other military-connected project managers. Use LinkedIn to your advantage to discover people who can help you determine if project management is the right fit for you.
Get certified - Earning a professional certification can increase earning potential in upwards of 25% and gives you a competitive edge in the job market. For those with experience and competence in leading project teams, the Project Management Professional, PMP, credential is the most important globally-recognized and independently validated certification for project managers.
Earn your PMP Certification with Mission43
Mission43 has partnered with Pinnacle Professional Development, LLC to provide a free Project Management Professional Certification course to select Mission43 members.
Pinnacle Professional Development is a PMI authorized training partner, meaning they have access to exclusive training content from the Project Management Institute. With a veteran team and over 20 years of adult education experience, Pinnacle provides a meaningful classroom experience with the tools and resources needed to successfully earn your PMP certification.
Selected applicants will receive a scholarship covering the full cost of the 4-day, 35 hour course and one testing voucher, valued at over $3,000.
To find out when applications are open or to learn more about this program, contact a Mission43 education pillar advisor today!