How to become an IT project manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- training with a professional body
University
You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
- computing
- information systems
- project management
- computer science
- 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 could do an apprenticeship, for example:
- Associate Project Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
- Digital Product Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
- Project Manager Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
- Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
These apprenticeships can take between 2 and 4 years to complete.
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 with an organisation as an assistant project manager if you've got experience of working in IT.
You could then do further training on the job and take on more management responsibilities.
Other Routes
You could train with a professional body, like the Association for Project Management or the Project Management Institute, to help with your career development.
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Career tips
It might help when looking for work if you have an understanding of agile project management methods.
Further information
You can find out more about computing careers and training through The Chartered Institute for IT and techskills.