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Project Management Career Pathway (P2)

Your Path to Expertise: Unlock Success with Project Management skills.

Why choose the Project Management Career Pathway?

The industry

The Project Management industry offers diverse career opportunities globally. As a project manager you'll play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of projects, such as planning, team management, risk management, budgeting and cost control, stakeholder communication, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting, and change management. With demand growing across all industries, a career in project management provides excellent opportunities for your professional growth, versatility, and long-term career stability.

Opportunities

Working as a Project Manager opens doors to diverse industries, allowing you to work with business and organisations that match your career aspirations. It offers the opportunity to develop highly valued skills in leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem solving. With career progression paths into senior project management, and program management, the role provides a solid foundation for long-term professional growth and success.

Job insights

Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:

Project Assistant

Supports and assists senior project managers in overseeing projects, performing tasks such as planning, organising, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely and successful completion.

Project Coordinator

Assists project managers in managing resources, communicating with team members, and monitoring progress to ensure projects run smoothly.

Project Manager

Oversees all aspects of a project, such as planning, team management, risk management, budgeting and cost control, stakeholder communication, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting, and change management. 

Accreditors

We make sure we provide our students with the most relevant, industry standard content, which is why this course is made up of material accredited by the following education leaders.

APM

APM is the only chartered body for the project profession and is regarded as the leading professional body in Project Management, offering a qualification scheme recognised by Project Managers worldwide.

APMG

APMG is a trusted global accreditation body known for its rigorous standards and credibility. Their accreditation ensures that Learning People’s courses meet industry benchmarks, providing learners with high-quality, career-ready skills. APMG's reputation strengthens trust and value in professional certifications for lifelong success.

PeopleCert

PMI are the world’s leading project management association, supplying the global standard for many project management disciplines with a focus on guiding professionals to improve the success of an organisation and career development.

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) course overview

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) will give you a comprehensive understanding of project management language and its core principles, regardless of your prior experience. Upon finishing this SCQF Level 6 qualification, you will have full awareness of project management skills and terminology, including frameworks, methodologies, and communication.

Study time: 30 guided learning hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) Examination

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

1 x 60-minute exam, 60 multiple-choice questions.

Change Management Foundation course overview

This APMG Change Management Foundation Certification opens doors to the exciting field of change management, laying the groundwork for a successful career in this field. Become an influential team member involved in organisational change projects, and learn about the significance of change management. 

The APMG Change Management Foundation course equips you with theories, techniques, and insights to advance your career in the world of change management. You will also understand how different members of an organisation react to change and develop skills to lead them through the process smoothly.

Study time: 30 guided learning hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

Change Management Foundation Examination

Change Management Foundation

1 x 40-minute exam (included), 50 questions.

AgilePM® Foundation course overview

More projects are run using Agile methodologies than any other recognised framework, with demand for Agile-trained professionals constantly increasing. 

The Agile PM® Foundation course is a professional certification designed to elevate your ability to approach project management with agility and self-sufficiency. Agile projects are characterised by self-empowered teams that can deliver products step by step, focusing on early delivery of tangible benefits whilst prioritising the business or client.  

By achieving this qualification, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply the fundamentals of Agile Project Management and successfully deliver Agile projects from start to finish. 

Study time: 20 guided learning hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

AgilePM® Foundation Examination

AgilePM® Foundation

1 x 40 minute exam, 50 multiple choice questions.

PRINCE2® Foundation course overview

PRINCE2 is a traditional methodology still used in numerous industries due to its adaptable and structured framework. The course will give you a clear understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology and its application and will enable you to use your newly acquired skills and knowledge in the workplace.

Study time: 20 guided learning hours

*PRINCE2® Foundation certification training is only made available upon completion of your preceding pathway

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

PRINCE2® Foundation Examination

PRINCE2® Foundation

1 x 60-minute exam, 60 multiple-choice questions.

Unlock the power of AI for smarter project management:

As project management evolves in an AI-driven world, today’s professionals must be equipped with both technical and ethical skills to lead effectively.

Our modules on AI for Project Managers are included as standard on all Learning People project management pathways. They are curated to help project managers integrate AI confidently and responsibly to enhance efficiency, strengthen risk management, and ensure that technological innovation is balanced with ethical leadership.

What you'll learn:

Introduction to GenAI for Project Managers

  • Key prompting techniques stylisation, formatting, and restriction
  • How to create a custom GPT aligned to a project context
  • How to use AI to generate stakeholder analysis and product breakdown structures
  • Visualisation techniques and ethical prompting practices

Gen AI for Project Managers – Risk Management

  • Apply tools to improve your existing risk management strategies
  • Automatically create risk registers, assess complex cultural and human factors
  • Build your own custom GPTs tailored to the specific needs of your project
  • Profile charts

Ethics in an AI world

  • Core ethical concepts
  • Distinctions between legal compliance and ethical behaviour
  • Key concerns on covert AI use, discrimination, and autonomy
  • Global frameworks like the Asilomar AI Principles and EU guidelines
  • Guidance for integrating ethical codes

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