Project Management
Projects vary in complexity depending on factors like organization size, scope, and location. Anyone who's planned an event has acted as a project manager, since projects are unique efforts with defined start and end points. The key is understanding which tools, methods, experience, and skills are required for each project—there's no single model for a project manager.
Project Management Training & Development Program
Project Management Essentials
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Full Program Supporting Content
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20 Contact Hours
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2.0 Continuing Education Units
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20 Professional Development Units
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Defining Projects, Project Mgt, & Program Mgt
Mastering project management begins with understanding its terminology, but it's also important to communicate effectively with stakeholders who may view project management from different perspectives. Since my content is aimed at those curious about project and program management, I typically use language familiar to that audience.
Career Progression
Careers in project management are as unique as the projects themselves, each with distinct beginnings and ends. Progression in this field involves continual learning, adapting practices, and growing responsibilities. Developing our own skills is just as important as fostering growth in others. However, gaining expertise often comes at personal costs such as time, money, or family disruptions, so it's essential to weigh these sacrifices against your objectives.
Building Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Developing project management skills requires time, starting with learning tools and methodologies, then gaining experience across projects. As expertise grows, further practice and learning help refine these skills. While the knowledge is often transferable between industries, making a switch can be challenging since hiring managers may hesitate to select candidates from different backgrounds—for example, a construction firm considering a project manager who previously worked in healthcare, or vice versa.
PMBOK® Guide 7th & 8th Editions
PMBOK® 7th Edition Released 2021
PMBOK® 8th Edition Released 2025
The last two releases have pushed the focus from following processes to delivering value. This is consistent with the practice of project management over the last couple of decades.
