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CAPM and Beyond: Tips to Start and Grow Your Project Management Career

07.01.2026
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Launching a career in project management can spark a flame. But how do you get that first job and keep the early fire burning? We talk about starter career goals, PMI certifications, mentorship and more with Albert Cayuela, CAPM, PMP, a technical project manager at Banco Sabadell in Madrid, and Krista McCalley, CAPM, PMP, a project coordinator at Insight Global in Des Moines, Iowa in the United States. 

Key themes

How did you start your project management career? 

Pursuing the CAPM certification and crafting a career plan 

Overcoming imposter syndrome and leaning on mentors early in your career 

Solidifying knowledge, developing skills and boosting confidence with PMI certifications

Advice for project professionals starting their project careers