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I have the opportunity to be the Solar Semiconductors Morelos (StartUp) founder partner; this young company gives me the profile of an entrepreneur looking for opportunities related to the energy sector. Last days I had the chance to reach the industry, government, and academic actors. Here, I realize there will be a push (investment) for new projects related to acquiring renewables from companies and the government. But how can a scientist get in this sector?
A scientist is a person who creates and solve problems using science and technology
A scientist solves problems using scientific methodology and international scientific literature. However, the question is, How does a scientist fit into a company with no research department? When I asked for advice from a businessman, he said that I should know what kind of job I am looking for. For example, while doing a job search at Tesla Company, I found jobs for energy analysts. This job is located in the Operation and Business section, and the requirements can be fit for people with a bachelor’s degree.
Going to the industry from a science profile means to pivot to engineering or going to an entrepreneur adventure on innovation.
If we analyze the path of a scientist who wants to become an entrepreneur doing innovation, then some skills are needed, like business and management. Here is why there is a need for project management certification. In this era, there is a lot of information, but it needs to be trusting information; that’s why I will use and recommend EDX for online preparation. (About EDX Micromasters®)
1. EDX Platform offers a free online course (information), but the certification is low-cost. Acquiring knowledge and skills is essential, but if you have the financial support, a certification shows the company your skills. Here is a MicroMaster ® on Project Management skills, which you need if you are a scientist who wants to become an entrepreneur.
- Project management: Life cycle
- Best practices for project management success
- International project management
2. PMI.ORG – Online courses. This is the International Project Management Institute, offers preparation courses and certification for project managers. I am not getting a course here, but I will look for the PMBOOK® Guide and Standards (English); you can find here the Spanish version: Gúia del PMBOOK®”
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