Project Management is one of the most rapidly growing industries in Australia. It’s exciting, diverse and truly dynamic. Digital tech, such as artificial intelligence, automation and big data, are fundamentally changing the way businesses operate across the world.

This tech is driving innovative practices throughout the job market. From Construction to Insurance and from Engineering to Information Technology, skilled Project Managers are needed to assist with the adoption of these practices. They are critical resources in both big and small organisations to initiate, plan, manage and execute projects, by solving complex business problems and situations.

By 2027, Project Management workforce will grow by 33% and will have new job openings of 22 million. (In 11 countries included in the research)

The key sectors which will see a tremendous rise are: Construction and Engineering, Financial Services, Healthcare, Information Technology, Utility and Energy industries.

The need for Project Managers will only continue to increase in years to come as our world continues to become more complex, global, and innovative.

The skills you learn as a Project Manager are applicable across industries and open up endless opportunities for you. The three most important things in managing a project are time, quality and cost. A Project Manager’s role is to manage the resources, meet the design requirement and ensure timely delivery of everything.

There is a list of responsibilities that need to be performed by a Project Manager to achieve the goals effectively: Managing tasks, Managing expectations, Defining the scope, Estimating the time and budget for the project, Leading a team, Ensuring everybody sticks to the schedule, Coordinating tasks, Facilitating communication, Analysing risks and Reporting progress to stakeholders involved.

It might look overwhelming at first, and that’s where our education can help you with the right tools to achieve these objectives. At Original Campus, the Project Management courses equip you with a process-driven approach and proven methods that ensure success in this industry.

Today, there is an intense competition in the job market and project management skillset has become extremely valuable.

Across organisations, Agile processes are increasingly being used to make the projects more cost-effective and enhance productivity. This is where Project Managers come in with their advanced skillset. They use a blended approach by bringing collaboration, innovation and governance to streamline the process and ensure production efficiency.

That is the reason, demand for qualified individuals who are adept in the methods of Agile is on the rise. Employers are actively seeking competent and certified professionals to fill in key roles.

Overall, the future in this sector looks quite promising, especially for those armed with a qualification. According to Indeed, the base salary of Project Managers in Australia is over AUD 121,000 per year. So once certified, the opportunities at your disposal are practically endless.

At Original Campus, we have a range of qualifications that can equip you for a successful career in this industry.

You can choose PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Courses to learn the world’s most popular project management methodology.
To further upskill your knowledge, and learn how to apply PRINCE2® methods in Agile, you can pursue PRINCE2® Agile Foundation and Practitioner Courses.

Or, if you’re looking for a comprehensive course in managing projects across industries, you can go for the Nationally Recognized Diploma in Project Management.

Source: www.pmi.org