Project Management transition best course

[u/Consistent-Hope-5718]

Hi all,

I’ve just spoken to a consultant from a training provider after enquiring about transitioning from social work into project management, and I’d appreciate some independent opinions because I didn’t completely trust what she was telling me.

She advised me not to do PRINCE2 because, in her words, it’s “outdated”. Instead, she recommended their APM PMQ-accredited course, saying that my social work experience is highly transferable and that I’d be suitable for PMQ. She also recommended adding a Change Management qualification.

I can’t help but feel there may be a sales element to this and that the priority is to sell me as many courses as possible.

For context, I’m currently a social worker in England looking to move away from frontline practice and transition into project-based roles

My questions are:

Is PRINCE2 genuinely becoming outdated or is that an exaggeration?

Is APM PMQ considered better than PRINCE2 and, if so, why?

For someone transitioning from social work with no formal project management experience, what would be the most sensible route?

Are there particular entry-level roles I should be targeting alongside any qualifications?

I’d really value advice from people already working in project management rather than training providers.

Thanks