I am Eng. Charles Muhigirwa, a Chartered Engineer in Uganda. I want to study the PG Certificate in Project Management because it builds upon my awarded Executive Diploma in Project Management. The PGC will help me be chartered as a Project Management Practitioner and become a more efficient and effective PMP.

I am excited to learn more about contemporary project management practices.

The credits earned will enable me to enroll for UniAthena’s DBA program.  Earning a Doctorate will help me become a better manager, earn the scholarly title ‘Dr’ in my name, and be an influential player in senior management and academia.

I lay down clear SMART goals, which refer to Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goals. I then develop a strategy to meet those goals and address foreseeable obstacles in my plans. 

Higher Education, even when online, self-paced and affordable, still demands discipline. That is why completing MEng, MEd, several of UniAthena’s Executive Diplomas, and MBA Essentials. I understood that success is about consistency, focus, compromise, dedication, and taking opportunities when they come to you.

I find that soft skills like time management, setting SMART goals, networking, collaborations, self-awareness and self-development, and lifelong learning will help me build a prosperous professional career. 

‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ by Robert Kiyosaki is a must-read. It is a classic that offers practical insights on financial literacy, mindset change, and building wealth.

After earning my Doctorate, I wish to become a University Vice President. I want to redirect education trends to encourage competence-based learning for skilling for job creation rather than job seeking.

I highly recommend aspiring young professionals to focus on building soft or employable skills from reputable learning agencies like UniAthena early in their careers. Building the skills that the job market demands is the fastest way to land your dream job or start your own business.