Study Project Management as a Beginner

All of our project management courses are suitable for beginners, as each programme starts out with simpler topics before moving on to more complex knowledge areas.  In addition, no prior knowledge or experience is necessary to enrol on our project management courses.

All study aids and learning resources are included in the initial fee, so all you will need to complete your course is a computer and a reliable Internet connection.  You can then complete the course at a time and pace to suit your lifestyle, with no time restrictions or deadlines.

Yes - all of our courses are 100% web-based, with no classroom time or in-person meetings involved.  The course in its entirety and all end-of-unit assessments take place online, enabling learners from all over the world to take our endorsed project management courses.

We offer a wide range of project management certificates and diplomas at various levels, in order to suit all requirements and career objectives. However, ambitious learners looking to pursue a successful career in project management should opt for a higher-level project management diploma.

The current starting salary for a project manager in the United Kingdom is around £20,000 to £30,000, in accordance with location, experience and sector. Senior project managers with sufficient experience often take home more than £50,000 plus benefits.

The length of time it takes to become a project manager will always vary significantly from one candidate the next. While some highly skilled and ambitious candidates achieve project manager status in as little as a year, it can take others three to five years to reach the same level.

Project management is a highly respected field with excellent job security, good earnings potential and limitless scope for further professional development.  Demand for qualified project managers is expected to continue outstripping supply indefinitely, making it a great profession to pursue.

The first step on the journey toward becoming a project manager is to take an endorsed course and study the basics of the profession.  Prospective employers will expect to see evidence of formal academic achievements from prospective candidates for project management positions.

If you have no prior knowledge or experience within the field of project management, you will need to take an appropriate course to develop a good grasp of what the job entails.  It is possible to get a job as a project manager without experience, with a strong enough academic background.

Demand for project managers is at an all-time high, with the Project Management Institute estimating that a further 22 million new job openings within the field will be created within the next five years alone.  Consequently, there has never been a better time to get started.

A successful project manager needs to excel in numerous areas, including but not limited to leadership skills, team management, negotiation skills, communication, problem solving, time management and risk management.  If you fit the bill, you could be an ideal candidate.

The career path of the project manager will always be different from one professional to the next.  However, there is always excellent scope for progression to senior project manager or executive status, where earnings potential can reach £80,000 or higher for experienced professionals.