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Anand Unni PillaiMember for 11 years 5 months
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Hi,

I'm a Planning Engineer with 1.8 year work experience in construction industry, UAE. I've a Diploma in Project Planning and Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. I want to know what might be the best advice for taking the next step in my career or to boost my career. I searched a little and found out the following,

1. PMP which will require 3 year’s experience.

2. Masters in Construction Management which I can't afford at this stage.

I'm open for all suggestions.

Regards.

Anand

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    Mike Testro ·
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    Hi AnandThe future of project

    Hi Anand

    The future of project planning lies in BIM4 which will be the standard practice in the next 2 or 3 years.

    Research that and master it and you will be way ahead of the competition.

    Best regards

    Mike Testro

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    Hesham Eid ·
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    Hi Anand i'm also an

    Hi Anand 

    i'm also an electrical engineer and working in the field of planning 

    can u advice me where to search for suitable work ?

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    Zoltan Palffy ·
    #3

    forget about the certificates

    forget about the certificates for now and get out in the field and get your boots dirty you will learn more than you can by sticking your nose in any book or by taking any PMP exam or by studying for your master degree. 

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    Zoltan Palffy ·
    #4

    same advice

    same advice

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    Steven Auld ·
    #5

    Agree with Zoltan, relevant

    Agree with Zoltan, relevant site work experience & learn from others where they are willing to teach.

    Met plenty of people that had all the courses & qualifications, but didn't understand the practical execution of the job.

    Steven

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    David Manna ·
    #6

    Planning engineers oversee

    Planning engineers oversee the operation of a particular project along with the project manager. I have seen people moving to management position from where you are at. You can look for opportunities in companies doing similar operations to your job experience. 

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