Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

One can pursue a course in project management at the following levels:

There are majorly 5 stages of Project Management that include:

• Project Inititation
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Project Analysis/ Monitoring
• Project Closure

Project management is the planning and organisation of a company's resources to perform a specific task or event within the time constraint to achieve desired results. In other words, project management includes planning, organisation, execution, monitoring and result of a particular task. Project Management Courses trains professionals to take over & manage respective projects assigned to them by their firms. 

• People who are aiming to renew their certifications such as PMP, CAPM, or Agile Certifications.
• Working professionals to brush up their skills and gain insights into advanced project financing, risk management, and strategic alignment.
• Engineers, IT professionals, and others in technical roles are seeking to move into project management positions or enhance their project management skills within their technical fields.

Some important tools to learn in Project Management are mentioned in the table below for the interested candidates to check out:

Besides the power/soft skills, technical skills also must be given importance. Nearly all offline and online project management courses provide technical training on planning, scheduling, cost-containment, etc. According to PMI, in the Asia Pacific region, especially in Australia, project professionals are in high demand when they have skills in change management and risk management, as well as emotional intelligence. 

The PMI Pulse of the Profession Report of 2023 mentions the talent gap for project professionals in these areas. 

• Communication 
• Problem-solving
• Collaborative leadership
• Strategic thinking

Having these skills, according to PMI, is important for having 'project management maturity'. That indicates the organisation focuses on continuous improvement using project management best practices. PMI also says 72% of projects succeed having these skills. 

RGPM has stated that earning new certifications is a priority of project managers. This is because project management professionals must focus on the dynamic business environment influenced by emerging technologies. 

Such technologies, especially AI, offer more data accuracy while forecasting and removing errors in administrative tasks. There is a growing need for soft skills. A major part of it is collaboration, which needs to be infused into day-to-day teamwork as well as leadership.