Start Your Project Manager Career

In project management, you can explore diverse interests, including strategic planning, team collaboration, product innovation, and mentorship. Explore career possibilities and start your journey here.

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Build your project management skills

Status: New AI skills

Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Team Leadership, Quality Monitoring, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Change Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Structure, Data Storytelling

Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Cost Management, Budgeting, Estimation, Timelines, Procurement, Strategic Communication

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Negotiation, Project Management, IT Management, Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Project Coordination

Project management is a diverse field, with many opportunities to explore your passions and potential. Project managers work in almost every industry, including construction, software development, IT, finance, health care, marketing, and consulting. As a project manager, you’ll collaborate closely with your team to define the scope of a project, create a schedule plan, allocate resources, assign tasks, and more. To prepare for an entry-level role in this field, expand your knowledge of different project management methodologies and apply your skills to a variety of projects. Learn more about Coursera and discover additional resources for building foundational project management skills and preparing for your job search: 

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