Objective
Build credible, demonstrable PM capability.
Complete formal education and certification while producing a portfolio that shows how I plan, communicate, adapt, and deliver.
Program charter · PM-001
Career Transition Roadmap
A public view of the objective, milestones, constraints, and measures guiding my transition into project management.
Greenoverall status
Oct 1WGU start target
CAPMcurrent milestone
Hybriddelivery approach
- Sponsor
- Self-directed
- Project manager
- Don Dorey
- Primary constraint
- Time and learning capacity
- Success measure
- Degree progress, CAPM, and case studies
Milestone schedule
From preparation to practice.
- 01
Complete
Select the direction
Evaluated the career path and changed the academic track to Project Management.
- 02
In progress
Prepare for CAPM
Complete Andrew Ramdayal’s course, review PMI references, and answer practice questions.
- 03
Planned · October 1
Begin WGU Project Management
Start the degree program with a working foundation in predictive, Agile, hybrid, and business analysis.
- 04
Planned
Complete a simulated project
Develop a full set of artifacts for a fictional nonprofit help-desk deployment.
- 05
Planned
Earn CAPM certification
Schedule, sit for, and pass the current CAPM exam.
- 06
Outcome
Transition into a PM role
Use the degree, certification, technical background, and portfolio to pursue project coordination and management opportunities.
Project controls
What keeps the transition on course.
SCOPE
Defined outcomes
CAPM preparation, WGU degree progress, practical simulations, and a public portfolio.
RISK
Learning overload
Mitigated through focused coursework, concise notes, frequent reviews, and one current milestone at a time.
QUALITY
Understanding over memorization
Concepts must be explainable in plain language and connected to realistic project decisions.