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Diya Nihalani

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

Course LevelCourse Type
UG Diploma1-2 Years
PG Diploma1 year
Certificates2 weeks to 12 months

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Diya Nihalani

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There are majorly 5 stages of Project Management that include:

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

 

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Diya Nihalani

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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. 

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  • 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.

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Diya Nihalani

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

Project Management Tools

Wrike

Microsoft Project

ClickUp

FigJam

Hub Planner

Quire

Zoho Projects

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Diya Nihalani

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The latest project management courses are really beneficial for upskilling and staying relevant.

Courses and Certifications of PMI 

  • For entry-level positions, certifications such as the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) offered by PMI are highly valued the world over. 
  • Then higher-level certifications from PMI, such as the PMP certification, which requires 3 years of work experience, will be a fine option. 
  • Another option would be to take courses from PMI-member institutions like Google. 

Certifications from PRINCE2

PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) is an alternative methodology that uses a pres

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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. 

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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. 

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