I’m currently pursuing an Econ(Hons) degree and have nearly completed a Data Analytics and Business Intelligence certification. I’m now looking to add Project Management to my skillset and would really appreciate your advice.

I’m considering a few certifications: CAPM, CSM, or possibly the Google Project Management cert. I’m also a bit unclear on Agile/Scrum – could anyone explain what that entails and how it fits in?

Beyond Project Management, I’m also interested in:

Supply Chain (CSCP certification)

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Yellow Belt – not sure what this is, or if it’s relevant)

Financial Modeling and Analysis (further down the line)

I have complementary skills from using power automate/query and college skill courses in leadership, coms, digital marketing and financial literacy.

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the options.

Any advice you can offer would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks!

P.S. For context, I’m based in India and studying at Ramanujan College, Delhi University.

  • laz_28OPEnglish
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    17 hours ago

    Thanks for explaining Agile; the sprint concept is clear now. The DevOps information and Microsoft certification suggestions are noted, but that path feels too specialized for my current goals.

    My Data Analytics/BI training is covering a broad range: Python, SQL (using both MariaDB and MongoDB), probability and statistics, data cleaning and visualization, and a fairly extensive introduction to machine learning (including supervised and unsupervised methods, NLP, model evaluation, and more). We’re also working with Power BI and Excel.

    My objective is to develop a “T-shaped” skillset – a broad foundation with the option for deeper specialization later. Due to my ADHD, I tend to lose focus with excessive specialization. A more versatile, “jack of all trades” approach works much better for me.

    Agile is clearly important, However, I’m aiming for roles that offer travel and creative problem-solving. I enjoy guesstimates and case studies, and while I find an MBA overrated and journalism a challenging field currently, consulting seems potentially viable. My personal interests lean towards the technical – for example, I’ve switched to Linux Mint (avoiding Microsoft), and I’m learning web scraping, Python automation, and Linux administration as hobbies. Given my finance background from my Econ degree, project management also appeals, as it bridges both technical and financial understanding. My primary challenge now is figuring out the best entry point into the industry.