Take a 360-degree look at project management with these tips, guides, and resources.
Project management can be a rewarding career. According to Glassdoor, a project manager’s average pay (salary and other compensation, including cash bonuses, profit sharing, and commission) in the US is $93,033. With companies across industries hiring project managers—including construction, technology, and social media—you may find diverse opportunities available to you.
As you research and consider this career path, it’s important to gain an understanding of what project management entails, including the skills you need to become a project manager, typical career paths and areas of specialization, tools project managers need to succeed, and how to get a job in project management.
We’ve put together this project management career overview guide to make it easier to forge your path. Bookmark this page to refer to throughout your project management journey.
To gain a general understanding of project management, explore these resources:
professional certificate
Get on the fast track to a career in project management. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.
4.8
(113,955 ratings)
1,902,832 already enrolled
Beginner level
Average time: 6 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Project Management, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Career Development, Organizational Culture, Risk Management, Quality Management, Project Execution, Agile Management, Problem Solving, Coaching, Scrum, Influencing, Effective Communication, Stakeholder Management, Business Writing, Project Charter, Procurement, Task Estimation, Project Planning
A career in project management will call on you to use a variety of skills, understand key concepts, and be familiar with different project management methodologies. Explore the resources below to prepare for your next step:
specialization
Learn how to successfully manage your projects. Master technical tools, managerial approaches and behavioral tips to manage projects
4.9
(206 ratings)
5,541 already enrolled
Beginner level
Average time: 1 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Scope (Project Management), Risk Management, controlling, Conflict Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Team, Project Management Triangle, Schedule (Project Management), Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Earned Value Management (EVMT), Cost Control
For most project management positions a professional certification is required. The resources in this section cover different certifications for project managers:
10 PMI Certifications to Level Up Your Project Management Career
CAPM Certification Guide: Getting Started in Project Management
Setting clear goals for your career can make it easier to land a job you love and live the life you want. Use these resources to plan your career:
Glassdoor has over 59,000 US project manager job listings, as of August 2022. As you begin your job search, use these tools to prepare for job applications, interviews, and more:
Taking online courses can be a great way to build skills and explore project management career options. Check out these options:
professional certificate
Get on the fast track to a career in project management. In this certificate program, you’ll learn in-demand skills, and get AI training from Google experts. Learn at your own pace, no degree or experience required.
4.8
(113,955 ratings)
1,902,832 already enrolled
Beginner level
Average time: 6 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Project Management, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Career Development, Organizational Culture, Risk Management, Quality Management, Project Execution, Agile Management, Problem Solving, Coaching, Scrum, Influencing, Effective Communication, Stakeholder Management, Business Writing, Project Charter, Procurement, Task Estimation, Project Planning
specialization
Coursework to build great organizational leaders.. Learners will be able to form a more wholistic perspective on business fundamentals and better manage organizational development, change, and projects.
4.8
(174 ratings)
7,104 already enrolled
Beginner level
Average time: 2 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Financial Accounting, Project Management, Strategic Management, Project Execution, Organizational Structure, Organizational Change, Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Culture, Ethics, Accounting, Accrual, Financial Statement, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Statement, Waterfall Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Performance Evaluation, Scope (Project Management), Risk Management, Resource Management, Project Initiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Fundamentals, Budgeting and Cost Management, Scope Management, Organization Design, Organizational Theories
specialization
Project Management Principles and Practices. Work Better, Together
4.7
(19,521 ratings)
227,487 already enrolled
Beginner level
Average time: 1 month(s)
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll build:
Schedule, Project Management, Risk Management, Budget, Budget Estimation, Change Control, Change Management, Project, Planning, Project Planning
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