Project management is a versatile and rewarding career path. Key skills include leadership, communication, and problem solving. Starting in junior project support roles, project professionals can advance to become Project, Programme or Portfolio Managers, or you can specialise by industry, opening doors to strategic or executive roles across diverse sectors.
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Project Manager
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The project management career path
Is a career in Project Management right for me?
If you enjoy coordinating teams, solving problems, and can stay organised under pressure, project management could be an excellent career choice. You'll get the chance to work across varied industries and can progress into more senior or specialised roles.
Skills required
- Well organised
- Detail oriented
- Problem-solving
- Strong communicator
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Leadership
Becoming a Project Manager
Begin your journey in a project support role while you're learning the fundamentals, before becoming a Project Manager. You can then progress into more advanced roles, specialising in risk, programme, or portfolio management.
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PRINCE2® 7 Foundation & Practitioner
If you're new to project management, PRINCE2 is a great place to start. It's a globally recognised methodology that will provide you with all the fundamental skills needed to manage projects successfully and efficiently. PRINCE2 provides a structured approach to project management that can be tailored to a vast range of project types. You will learn the theory with the Foundation certification, and how to apply it to a range of project scenarios with the Practitioner.
View courseAPM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
This is the introductory certification from APM, the chartered membership organisation for project professionals. An ideal certification for anyone looking to get started in project management, as it doesn’t require any prior knowledge or experience in the field. You’ll learn essential skills, such as planning, risk management, resource management and communication, which will help you to understand and deliver successful projects.
View courseCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
Another entry-level certification, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® course is designed for professionals starting or aiming to advance in project management. It covers core concepts, terminology, and best practices from the PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). CAPM is recognised worldwide but is most commonly used in the US.
View courseAgilePM® Foundation & Practitioner
AgilePM is one of the world’s leading frameworks for agile project management. And once you gain your Practitioner qualification, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an expert in this area. This course teaches you how to apply various agile techniques in different situations. You will also learn how to configure the lifecycle of an agile project to a given scenario, and how to test, estimate, and measure progress in an agile project.
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Things to consider
- Certifications and accredited training
- Skill development
- Prerequisites
- Interest in continuous learning
- Industry demand for specific certifications
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Furthering your career in project management
Project managers are increasingly in demand from businesses looking to drive development and lead change. Increasingly higher salaries are offered to those skilled and qualified in project management. Even if you’ve already been working in a project management role for some time, continuous learning will increase your competitiveness and highlight your commitment to personal development and staying relevant in an ever-evolving industry.
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“Quick to book and gain access to the course. The online material is well put together and prepares you well. I opted for the blended delivery (part online/part in-person). The in-person delivery was excellent, the trainer (Viktor) was full of energy and really inspired me! Would definitely recommend this course to others."
Benjamin Daniell, PRINCE2 Agile® learner