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12 Key Project Management Skills
You'll want to have a basic understanding of project management principles to be a good project manager, but workplace skills are just as important.
July 20, 2021
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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
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Quality Assurance and Control, Requirements Management, Timelines, Project Controls, Quality Control, People Management
Status: New AI skills
Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Project Controls, Team Leadership, Quality Monitoring, Project Documentation, Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Change Management, Milestones (Project Management), Organizational Structure, Data Storytelling
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Estimation, Conflict Management, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Management Life Cycle, Scope Management, Change Management
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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.