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Project Management Career Transition Summit

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** non-PMI members - see notes under pricing for payment options **

The Project Management Career Transition Summit is an exclusive four-hour mini-summit designed to address the increasing interest for professionals considering transitioning their career to project management. This timely event, spearheaded by industry experts and featuring expert speakers such as Tamara McLemore and Te Wu, aims to provide a comprehensive guide for individuals looking to pivot their career path towards project management. The summit promises to be an intensive session of learning and networking, structured around key topics that present a clear path and practical steps into the project management profession. Professionals considering shifting their career should consider project management for three macro reasons:

1. Skills and tools in project management are highly transferable, both into this career and for those moving up the management ladder. Most endeavors confront the challenges of schedule, resources, budget, and risks. Chances are, you already have the essential project management skills.
2. As technology, and it is not only gen AI, continues to flatten organizational levels, the need for smart, hands-on professionals to bring people together and overcome challenges will likely increase the demand for project coordinators and managers.
3. Project management itself is an ideal career for professionals to build and solidify their skills. Projects, with their shorter duration, offer ample chance for success. Thus, professionals can move to higher-level roles when opportunities arise.

Who Should Attend - This summit targets a diverse group of professionals contemplating a shift in their career trajectory towards project management. It is particularly beneficial for:
• Experienced professionals seeking to leverage their existing skills in a new domain.
• Recent graduates exploring viable and promising career paths in project management.
• “Accidental” project managers—individuals who find themselves managing projects without formal training—seeking structure and strategy in their roles.
• Professionals in career transition who are considering project management as a resilient and growth-oriented career choice.

Why is the Event Important - The Summit addresses a critical need for guidance and information about entering the field of project management. The Summit will:
• Illuminate the relevance & advantages of project management as a career, especially for those from diverse professional backgrounds.
• Provide insights into the various pathways one can take to enter the project management field, emphasizing the transferability of general business skills.
• Discuss essential project management methodologies and skills, tailored to new entrants into the field.

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Non PMI Members - You can register on our site, or go to the vendors site at  PM Career Transition Summit 2025 - PMO ADVISORY for additional payment options (starting at $0.99).