Advance Your Project Manager Career

Discover career advancement opportunities in project management, from mentoring the next generation of project managers to leading innovative projects. Explore the possibilities here.

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Build project management skills and explore your career trajectory

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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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University of California, Irvine

Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Estimation, Conflict Management, Quality Management, Change Control, Project Management, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Peer Review, Budgeting, Scheduling, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management

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University of Michigan

Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Leadership, People Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Employee Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Business Leadership

Advancing your career in project management can open up opportunities to take on senior roles, earn a higher salary, and see innovative projects through to completion. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, project manager employment is expected to increase 6 percent by 2032, which is faster than average.* To prepare for your next role, consider building high-impact skills like leading teams, working with the latest technologies, using different project management methodologies, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. You can also earn project management credentials to deepen your expertise and stand out during your job search. Learn more about Coursera and discover additional resources for expanding your project management knowledge: 

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*US Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Project Management Specialists, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm." Accessed February 2, 2024.