Career Navigation and Exploration in Business & Project Management

This course will help you find a job related to Business and Project Management upon graduation. Not just any job; one that meets your personal and financial needs and makes you excited about the future. In this course, you’ll explore career paths, potential salary outcomes, and different roles. Then, you’ll pick target jobs and opportunities that are the best fit for you, and make a clear plan of action toward securing them. Learn more at rize.pub/PROJM-2.

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Syllabus

Course Topics

Career Pathways

Explore diverse roles in project management, including program management, Agile roles, and industry-specific paths.

Identifying Roles

Match personal strengths and interests to target project management jobs, considering salary expectations and the ROI of a project management degree.

Attracting Employers

Develop a project management-focused resume, LinkedIn profile, and articulate your skills relevant to the field.

Building Industry Connections

Network with project management professionals, learn how to engage with mentors, and understand the value of stakeholder relationships.

Developing Complementary Skills

Learn additional skills such as Agile certification, negotiation, and leadership to enhance your project management qualifications.

Finding Opportunities

Master the tools and techniques for finding jobs in project management.

Standing Out in Project Management

Understand and develop unique skills like risk management and leadership to excel in the project management job market.

Course Level

200

Skills Covered

  • Communication
  • Research
  • Presentations
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Leadership

Common Prerequisites

All courses listed may not be required. Discuss with your advisor to learn more.

Disclosure

This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.