Getting a degree in any subject can help you get into this type of job, although business or project management may give you an advantage.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
Business project managers plan and organise people, tasks and resources to complete a project on time and within budget.
£22,000 Starter
to£70,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
between 8am and 6pm attending events or appointments
You can get into this job through:
Getting a degree in any subject can help you get into this type of job, although business or project management may give you an advantage.
You'll usually need:
You could get into this career through a higher or degree apprenticeship in project management, lasting around 4 years.
You could train specifically to help businesses create environmentally friendly policies and practices through a sustainability business specialist degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to work your way up if you've got several years' experience in a project support or administration role.
You could get into this career through a graduate traineeship, where you'll usually start off as a junior project manager.
You can find more details about careers, courses and apprenticeships in project management from:
You'll need:
You may:
You could work in an office or at a client's business.
While you're working, you could study for an industry qualification like PRINCE2 or Agile.
You could also get professional qualifications through:
If you're working in the IT industry, you could get a certificate in project management through The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).
With experience, you could move into senior management or become a freelance consultant.
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