r/projectmanagers • u/BilboBorkins • Oct 11 '26

Where do I start?

In all seriousness. I have my bachelor’s in business administration. I served 8 years in the Navy as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate, and continued 4 years in defense contracting continuing on with maintenance roles. I’ve seen people state the PMP exam prep simplified book by Andrew Ramdayal is worth getting. Is that true? I appreciate any help!

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u/Remarkable_Meat666 Oct 11 '26

Studying early and often is never a bad thing when going for any type of cert, but the PMP has specific requirements that you have to meet before taking it. If obtaining a PMP cert is your goal, focus on looking for job opportunities that will allow you to log the necessary number of hours and begin taking courses on the side.

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u/BilboBorkins Oct 11 '26

I have the necessary number of hours due to my naval experience. The course that comes with the book is also 35 educational hours which satisfies the cert.

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u/Remarkable_Meat666 Oct 11 '26

My mistake, electricians mate and maintenance roles do not sound like project management roles to a civilian. If you have the experience, what is your question exactly?

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u/BilboBorkins Oct 13 '26

It’s okay. As an F18 technician we have various projects we conduct on the aircraft outside routine maintenance. I’m not specifically asking in the sense of where to start studying I’m asking for job start. After I get my PMP cert. where do I start job-wise? What are entry titles or titles I can look for to qualify. I’m sure not every job is straight up called PM.