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Project Manager
$102,800 median salary*
336,402 jobs available*
If you like leading teams, solving problems, and collaborating this role is for you.
As a Project Manager, you'll run many types of initiatives, like running a marketing campaign, constructing a building, developing a computer system, or launching a new product. You'll organize, plan, and execute projects on a budget and timeline. You will lead teams, define goals, and communicate with stakeholders, developing expertise through on-the job-experience. Certification in a project management methodologies, like Agile, provide best practices to guide project execution.
* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcastâ„¢ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
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Project Manager
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Google Project Management:
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Google Project Management:
Instructor:
1,934,379
4.8
/5
(115,193 ratings)
Average: 7 months (3 hours/week)
6 courses
Average: 7 months (3 hours/week)
6 courses
Skills you'll gain
Project Management, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Career Development, Organizational Culture, Business Writing +14 more

Microsoft Project Management
Microsoft
Professional Certificate

Microsoft Project Management
Instructor:
32,266
4.7
/5
(330 ratings)
Average: 8 months (3 hours/week)
9 courses
Average: 8 months (3 hours/week)
9 courses
Skills you'll gain
Risk Management, Budgeting, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Communication, Organizational Structure of a Project +36 more

IBM Project Manager
IBM
Professional Certificate

IBM Project Manager
Instructors:
44,852
4.8
/5
(1,385 ratings)
Average: 9 months (2 hours/week)
7 courses
Average: 9 months (2 hours/week)
7 courses
Skills you'll gain
Project Management, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Project initiation, Scrum Master +16 more
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