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

Johns Hopkins University

Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Estimation, Scope Management, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Implementation, Project Performance, Requirements Management, Project Closure, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Budget Management, Agile Methodology

University of California, Irvine

Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Portfolio Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Project Scoping, Change Requests, Project Management Life Cycle, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Design, Earned Value Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Management, Resource Planning, Requirements Management

University of Colorado Boulder

Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Engineering Management, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Agile Product Development, Project Schedules, Project Accounting, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management

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.