Project management courses

Although there are no formal qualifications needed to become a project manager, some prior experience or training in subjects like business or management would be useful. Project managers may also benefit from certain leadership or communication skills training, which can provide the foundation for a future career in project management.

For those looking to earn their first project management certification, there are a few options available.

For beginners to the world of project management, we recommend our project management for non-project managers course, which provides an essential overview of the core skills required to deliver small to medium size projects.

The 2 day APM PFG is a popular choice and is the first step in APM’s pathway of certifications. PRINCE2 Foundation and APMG Agile PM Foundation are also good options for those that want to earn their first project management qualification.

Our project management courses cover all of the essential skills you need to progress your career. These include:

• Risk management
• Change management
• Leadership
• Budgeting
• Resource management
• Resource scheduling
• Planning
• Communication
• Value management
• Benefits management

There are many benefits to taking project management training and earning certifications. Other factors, such as experience and education are also important, but course-based learning can help you to learn from others and gain recognition of your knowledge from industry-leading vendors. Those with relevant qualifications can also benefit from greater salaries and better job opportunities.