Project Management

In today’s world of business, an organisation looks forward to hiring people having the ability to successfully manage business projects. Since most of the members in an organisation are involved in project-related activities in some or the other way, it is important for an individual to possess project management skills. 

Project Management courses help an individual in developing his/her skills in the setting of a goal and its completion in a professional setting. A candidate pursuing Project Management course learns how to organise and administer business projects. Furthermore, students are given tools and techniques that can help them manage the risks, adapt to the changes thereby increasing an organisation’s effectiveness. One of the most important aspects that a student pursuing Project Management course learns is how to juggle multiple projects together. Project Management can be pursued as a full-time, part-time or online course. 

A Project Management course prepares an individual on how to strategise and take decisions in the real business world. Some of the popular Project Management courses one can choose to opt for are: 

• Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Project Management
• Certificate in Project Management
• Master of Business Administration in Project Management 

The PGD in Project Management is generally a one-year course where students learn about the concepts and approaches related to Project Management. This programme is generally opted by working professionals willing to advance their career prospects. 

A Certificate in Project Management is a short-term course generally of 6 months duration where candidates learn about planning and executive of projects. Also, candidates gain an insight about what how a particular project needs to be completed within the deadline and as per the client’s standard and cost. 

MBA in Project Management is a 2-year programme that emphasises on how one can work more efficiently and increase profits in the world of business. 

To pursue a career as a Project Manager one must possess leadership qualities & good communication skills. Along with leadership qualities, one must also know how to negotiate and read body language. Candidates willing to pursue a course in Project Management need to possess the following skill set: 

Skill Set for a Career in Project Management
Excellent communication skills	Leadership qualities
Team Management skills	Ability to negotiate
Ability to create project schedules	Cost Management skills
Critical thinking ability	Ability to meet tight deadlines
Problem-solving ability	Tech-savvy
Effective decision-making skills	Creative

MBA in Project Management

• Candidate must have hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognised University
• Candidate must have secured a minimum of 45% marks in Graduation 

Certificate in Project Management

• Candidate must have completed 10+2 (12th examination) or equivalent examination from a recognized board
• Candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the examination (This percentage might vary depending upon the college)
• Candidates must hold a minimum work experience of 2 years 

PGD in Project Management

• Candidate must have completed 10+ 2 with Commerce
• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Engineering / Technology / Architecture and must hold a work experience of 2 years OR
• Candidate must hold a Diploma in any branch Engineering/Technology / Architecture / Planning and must hold a work experience of 4 years OR
• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any non-engineering discipline, and a work experience of 3 years

Candidates willing to pursue the course must have an idea about what they will study once they get enrolled in the course. Following is detailed information on the course curriculum of Project Management: 

Project Management: Course Curriculum
Introduction to Project Management
Defining “project management”	Exploring opportunities in the project management field
Developing project management skills	Categorising different types of projects
Understanding the difference between projects and programmes	-
Planning Your Project
Planning a project	Identifying and delivering on the client’s priorities
Managing stakeholders	Developing a project management plan
Identifying and managing risks	Assessing the feasibility of a project
Implementing Your Project
Entering into a contract	Managing a project
Setting up a project database	Creating an effective work schedule
Monitoring a project	Conducting effective meetings
Managing change	Addressing problems
Project Management Techniques
Identifying organisational structures	Estimating costs and budgeting
Using critical path project management tools	Establishing the critical path
Tracking project milestones	Using the programme evaluation and review technique
Using process improvement tools	Managing time
Controlling quality	-
Business and Financial Issues
Understanding the importance of a business case	Developing a business case
Identifying project costs	Calculating return on investment (ROI)
Calculating a payback period	Determining net present value (NPV)
The Project from Start to Finish
Identifying the life cycle of a project	Handing over a project
Closing a project	Reviewing a project
People in the Project
Assembling your project team	Planning resources for your project team
Managing your project team	Managing conflict within your team
Communicating effectively	Providing leadership and fostering teamwork

Though there are no specific exams for admission to Project Management course, candidates willing to pursue MBA in Project Management can appear for Management entrance tests and choose Project management as their specialisation. Some of the top MBA exams in Project Management are as follows: 

CAT	MAT
XAT	ATMA
MAH-CET	CMAT

A degree in project management opens up numerous career opportunities. Candidates can look for jobs in various industries and sectors like IT, Advertising, Marketing, Government agencies, Banking, Trading, Design companies. Some of the top job profiles in Project Management are as follows: 

• Project Manager: The job responsibility of a Project Manager is to create teams and develop team plans. Furthermore, the execution of these plans to achieve the goals of the company is one of the focus areas of a Project Manager
• Project Designer: A Project Designer collaborates with the Project Manager and assigns resources for the completion of the company’s projects
• Project Analyst: The core responsibilities of a Project Analyst is to gauge the performance of the project and provide project analysis to team carrying out the project. A project analyst needs to have critical decision-making skills
• Project Controller: The project controller and project manager work together to define a project’s goals and objectives. Furthermore, the project controller also manages the project’s budget, analyses the report of work done and provides suggestions to improve the progress of the project
• Business Project Manager: The business project manager works with clients, consults with other business projects
• Construction Project Manager: A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects. This could include supervising of commercial properties, residential homes or any other building projects
• Information Technology (IT) Project Manager: An IT Project Manager is responsible for working with computer, servers, maintaining computer systems etc.
• Product Manager: A product manager focuses on a specific product of the organisation. The product manager works towards in manufacturing, pricing and promotion of the product.
• Project coordinator: A project coordinator assists the project manager in planning and organizing projects. This is an entry-level position that focuses on performing the lighter tasks.
• Software Project Manager: This profile is more or less like the profile of an IT project manager, the difference being that a Software project manager specifically deals with updation of software and improvement and development of new software. 

Some of the top recruiters in the field of Project Management are: 

Project Management Top Recruiters
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)	Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)	HDFC Bank
ITC Ltd.	Infosys
BG India	Telford International
SGC India Private Limited	Bechtel India Private Limited
IBM BTO Business Consulting Services	-

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