If you are a mechanical engineer wondering whether PMP can open doors into the IT industry, this Lounge Access conversation is for you. The caller asks a direct question that many non IT professionals have in mind. After PMP, is it realistic to move into IT, or is the gap in experience too big to overcome?
In this short but focused discussion, Shoaib walks through a practical way to think about this move. He explains how large mechanical or engineering focused companies often have strong internal IT departments where your domain knowledge is actually an advantage. Instead of trying to jump straight into a pure IT services company like TCS or Infosys, you can first grow inside a mechanical industry company, then later express interest in shifting toward IT project work within the same organization.
Shoaib also clarifies a common misunderstanding about PMP and similar certifications. PMP is not an IT specific badge. It is used across many industries, even though it is very visible in IT. That means PMP can support your move, but it will not automatically compensate for a complete lack of IT experience. Recruiters still look at your actual work background, so your strategy needs to balance certification, current industry strength and realistic role expectations.
This Lounge Access session is a good example of how a short one to one conversation can save you months of confusion. If you are from a non IT background and considering PMP mainly to move into IT, this video will help you set expectations correctly and design a more achievable path instead of relying only on a certificate.
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