How to become an IT project manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- training through a professional body
University
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
- computing
- information systems
- project management
- business management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this job through a project manager higher or degree apprenticeship.
You can also do a digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship and move into the role after getting project management experience.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to start as an assistant project manager if you've got experience of working in IT.
You could train more on the job and take on more management responsibilities.
Other Routes
You could train with a professional body to help with your career development, such as the Association for Project Management or the Project Management Institute.
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Career tips
It will help if you understand agile project management and other similar methods.
Further information
You can find out more about working and training in computing from The Chartered Institute for IT and techskills.