Project Management Courses and Training

Project Management Courses

There are a multitude of project management courses being offered across the UK which are delivered in a range of different formats including public, in-house and online training. Project Management courses vary in style and length, with certain programmes providing basic overviews over a one or two day programme, while others deliver a more intensive training experience that often also leads to certification. There are project management courses to meet everyone's needs.

Points to consider when selecting a project management course are:

• Where will the project management course be held? Classroom the course providers’ locations, or online?
• How will the course be delivered?
• Can the project management course accommodate your specific needs?
• Will the expected finishing level of the course match your requirements?
• What qualifications does your project management course trainer have?
• What experience does your trainer have in your professional area?

Careers in project management

Many individuals naturally have the skills needed to work in project management, but they will most likely need to be further developed and supported with industry experience and/or project management training courses. International experience is also increasingly valuable to project management professionals with many choosing to study project management courses in international locations.

Aspiring project managers will benefit from a background in areas including:

• Business
• Management
• Engineering
• Accountancy
• Information Communication Technology (IT)

The National Careers Service estimates an average project manager's salary to be somewhere in the range of £25,000 to £50,000 per year.

There are project management courses for those starting out in the field as well as for the seasoned professional looking to hone their skills or to acquire new ones.