The demands placed upon a Project Manager may be high, as it encompasses taking a high amount of responsibility for the success of a project, from beginning to end. In addition to planning a project, executing the plans, and seeing it through to the end, a Project Manager also manages teams and expectations, requiring a vast amount of knowledge of the business ranging from basic business goals to major operations and finances.
In order to step into the world of Project Management, one must have a clear understanding of the basic concepts, but a degree is not necessary. Don't get me wrong, it certainly helps. However, there are plenty of successful Project Managers who don't hold a college degree or certificate. Success, however, relies on an understanding of the duties of a Project Manager.
While in college pursuing my Associates Degree, I took a class in Project Management, which I thoroughly enjoyed. However, it was taught at a higher level than what I completely understood, making it a little difficult to follow. I kept my book and media materials, however, in hopes that I would one day receive the opportunity to learn more.
My opportunity to learn more finally came recently when I received the opportunity to listen for free, to the e-book, "Project Management for Beginners" by Ed Stark in exchange for my honest review. I was quite impressed how, the basic concepts expressed in this book seemed to hold the missing pieces to the puzzle I began putting together in the class I took. For those looking to gain knowledge in the field of Project Management, this is a fantastic resource. It's basically presented in layman's terms, while being very detailed and to the point.
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