#PMP I decided to pursue the PMP(Project Management Professional) designation this fall and push Level 3 off until next year. A few reasons for this:

- PMP would be a huge boost to my current career. I've been acting as a project manager informally anyway. It will act as a hedge for me if I the career move doesn't pan out. Having PM experience is always a plus, no matter what industry you're in. 

- PMP would also assist when I'm looking to transition into finance

- I think I can pass the exam in the fall which would leave me enough time to still try for Level 3 in June. 

This is ambitious but I think it's doable. I can't imagine the PMP exam will be anywhere near as tough as the CFA exams have been and having that background should allow me to approach my studies in the same way. I do need to sleep on whether I should register for the Level 3 exam before the 9/22 deadline. 

I will be posting my experience with the studies for that exam. The goal is to pass it in December before Christmas which I think is very doable. I plan on starting this week so I will post my experiences along with some background information on the PMP exam.