Where to Study Project Management as a Beginner
Where to Study Project Management as a Beginner
Project managers are in demand worldwide, and the field is booming. Perhaps you're interested in becoming a project manager or simply want to add some project management skills to your resume. You may be wondering where to study project management that doesn't involve going back to school full-time. Luckily, there are various online training options available, many of which are self-paced. You can complete the program after work, on weekends, or whenever it's convenient for you.
What should you look for in project management training programs?
To ensure that you're spending your time on a quality training course, look for education providers that are part of the Project Management Institute's official Registered Education Provider program. Most reputable sites will display the PMI REP badge on their course pages to prove their affiliation with PMI.
Before you study project management
Here are a few questions to ask when evaluating project management courses:
- Who is the instructor for the course, and what’s their level of experience?
- Does the provider align its courses with current industry standards?
- Are course materials developed in-house or by outside consultants?
- Do they offer a preview of the syllabus to give you an idea of what the course offers and how it will benefit you?
- Does the course incorporate real-life applications you can use on the job, or is it mostly theoretical?
Further Reading
Artem Gurnov
Artem is a Director of Account Development at Wrike. He previously held the role of Project Manager, overseeing a team of customer success managers (CSMs). Over the years of building teams and scaling business processes, he has successfully deployed multiple projects, from automating client outreach to setting up work prioritization tools for sales reps and CSMs.