Advance Your Project Manager Career

Discover career advancement opportunities in project management, from mentoring the next generation of project managers to leading innovative projects. Explore the possibilities here.

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Build project management skills and explore your career trajectory

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Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Organizational Change, Program Management, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology

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Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creativity, Talent Management, Communication, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Personal Development, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Collaboration, Team Motivation, People Management, Self-Awareness, Crisis Management, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Critical Thinking

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Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Professional Networking, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assessment, Project Documentation, Change Management, Interviewing Skills

Advancing your career in project management can open up opportunities to take on senior roles, earn a higher salary, and see innovative projects through to completion. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, project manager employment is expected to increase 6 percent by 2032, which is faster than average.* To prepare for your next role, consider building high-impact skills like leading teams, working with the latest technologies, using different project management methodologies, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. You can also earn project management credentials to deepen your expertise and stand out during your job search. Learn more about Coursera and discover additional resources for expanding your project management knowledge: 

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*US Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Project Management Specialists, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm." Accessed February 2, 2024.