Meet Your Mentor – Jordan Conrad, CPD

So, you want to get certified in project management?  

Welcome to the jungle. A quick Google search will reveal dozens of organizations offering a variety of courses.  

Where to begin? What to look for? What course best fits your requirements? What is most affordable? What prerequisites do you need for them? And what are the differences between them?  

This article will address some of the most prevalent questions and available options for aspiring project managers and break down what they each offer.  

In particular, we will look at: 

• Why should you get certified in project management?  
• What are the options for certification? 
• What to consider when choosing a certification? 

We’ll also take a closer look at the certifications offered by the Center for Project Innovation (CPI) and how they stack up against the others.  

Choosing the right certification can make a massive difference to your professional development and career trajectory (just ask our alumni), so it’s important to do some research and weigh up the options before diving in.  

So let’s start from scratch. Why choose to get certified in project management? How will that serve you in your professional development?