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

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Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Backlogs, Stakeholder Communications, Milestones (Project Management), Quality Assessment, Team Management, Agile Methodology, Project Documentation, Change Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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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, Strategic Thinking

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Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Virtual Teams, Scheduling, Team Management, Conflict Management, Project Schedules, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Coordination, Excel Formulas, Procurement, Kanban Principles, Performance Measurement, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Risk Management, Communication, Planning, Project Management, Budgeting

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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