Take a 360-degree look at project management with these tips, guides, and resources.
Project management can be a rewarding career. According to Glassdoor UK, a project manager’s average pay (salary and other compensation, including cash bonuses, profit sharing, and commission) in the UK is £150,273. You may find diverse opportunities with companies across industries hiring project managers—including construction, technology, and social media.
As you research and consider this career path, it’s important to understand what project management entails, including the skills you need to become a project manager. It’s also helpful to familiarise yourself with the typical career paths and areas of specialisation, the 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 help you 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:
A career in project management will call on you to use various skills, understand key concepts, and be familiar with different project management methodologies. Explore the resources below to prepare for your next step:
For most project management positions, employers prefer candidates with a professional certification. 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 UK has over 25,375 project manager job listings in the UK as of October 2024. 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:
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Business Value and Project Management Specialisation from the University of Illinois
Project Management Principles and Practices Specialisation from the University of California Irvine
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