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Guilherme Fiad
After relocating from Brazil to the UK, Guilherme completed the PMP® and AgilePM® Foundation with Learning People to validate the project management skills he gained running his own business.
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Anamaria Prunean
Previously working in hospitality, Anamaria was looking for better work life balance, and after speaking to Learning People decided that project management was an ideal career for her. She completed her studies and is now well on her way to her dream career.
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Elizabeth Baseley
Elizabeth wanted a career change after realising she didn’t want to be a teacher anymore. After finding Learning People and speaking to one of our expert Career Consultants, she found she had many transferable skills which would help her excel in Project Management. At the time of this interview with just half of her studies completed, Elizabeth has just secured a role as Project Controller at her dream company, BAE Systems!
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Steve Hughes
Looking to move into a different occupation, Steve was searching for a company that could help him upskill. Torn between two potential paths, a career consultation with Kitt helped him land on Project Management. Through his hard work and with the support of Learning People, Steve has completed four PM certifications.
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Nnamdi Edward
Coming from an admin background Nnamdi knew he wanted to pursue a career in Project Management. After an in depth call with a Career Consultant he enrolled and completed 6 courses with Learning People and has managed to land a brilliant role which he loves at the UK Space Agency.
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Liana Yamamoto Bissoli
Previously studying marketing and public relations, Liana started to feel stuck in her career and came across Learning People who have helped her get into her dream industry of IT project management.
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Alessandro Osei Sarpong
Previously working as an engineer, Alessandro was looking to improve his project management skills to make a career move. With help from Learning people, Alessandro was able to do just that.
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Rachel Dean
Rachel was looking at how to get into creative project management after facing many difficulties in her original career path. This led her to Learning People and our Project Management Pathways.
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Owen Evans
Owen went from IT support to Project Management with our PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner courses.
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Project Management: Job role summary
Project Management job role
As a Project Manager you’ll oversee all aspects of a project, such as the project planning, team management, risk management, budgeting and cost control, stakeholder communication, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting, and change management.
Organisations will hire you as a Project Manager to devise strategic plans for their projects and their resources. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that projects align to their business goals whilst being profitable.
Project Management: Skills and key responsibilites
Project Manager skills
Determining whether a career in Project Management is right for you depends on your interests, skills, and goals.
Project Management also comes with challenges, such as managing stakeholder expectations, handling pressure, and balancing multiple responsibilities. Considering these factors, reflect on your skills, interests, and work preferences to determine if a career in Project Management aligns with your goals and aspirations.
- Key attributes of a Project Manager include:Organisation & Planning skillsLeadership qualitiesGreat communication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCollaboration and teamworkFlexibility & adaptability
Project Manager key responsibilities
- Key responsibilities of a Project ManagerDevelop and maintain the project schedule and detailed work plans.Track progress against the project schedule, identify delays and recommend corrective actions.Estimate project costs and prepare budgets, monitor expenses, and manage contracts.Manage and coordinate project resources.Implement risk management strategies and contingency plans.Establish clear project objectives and milestones, and assign tasks and responsibilities.Manage communication with all project stakeholders including team members and clients.
A Project Manager is responsible for planning, organising, and overseeing the execution of a project from start to finish. Their role is to ensure that projects are completed within the specified timeframe, budget, and scope while meeting the project objectives.
Project Management: Certifications & salaries
Industry qualifications for Project Management
Gaining professional certifications will enhance your credibility and help you to start, change, or advance your career in Project Management. As you progress in your career you’ll be able to learn more Project Management methodologies, develop key Project Management skills, and gain more experience. Project Management is a dynamic field, so it's important to stay updated on industry trends, new methodologies, and emerging technologies.
Project Management salaries
- The average Project management salary is £56,485. This is 36.5% above the national average advertised salary of £41,373.
- The number of Project management job ads is 3.8% higher than previous year, with 66,667 current vacancies in the UK.
- Year-on-year pay for Project management jobs has gone up 13.1% year-on-year, compared to an annual change of 9.2% for all jobs.
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