Currently a certified PMP, but have become more interested in the product side. Any advice/recommendations from those that have switched from project to product? How did you land your first product role?

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I took an intensive 12-weeks Product Management course at General Assembly. Also picked up a lot from my working relationship with product managers. With that foundation under your belt, you can then try start with a start-up to break into the field.

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Please feel free to DM me. I did a stint at Meta too FWIW, maybe I can contextualize my response better if I know more about your current situation.

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Currently looking to do the same! I am finding because I work on product as a PM now a lot of the skills are completely transferable, but I think in general PMs are the most versatile and well suited folks to do most jobs (outside of creative and some strategy roles)

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