What is the Best Project Management Course?
Deciding on the best project management course may seem like an impossible task. There are so many different options to consider. Choosing your path for training and certification can seem overwhelming.
We have written this article to help with your decision making process. It's a tool to guide you in clarifying goals and requirements for your next project management course and certification.
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Understanding What “The Best” Means
It’s important to understand what you are looking for. We believe that “the best project management course” is one that fits your particular requirements.
This is not necessarily the best known or most popular project management course. It’s the one that will really make a difference to your career by helping you to bridge knowledge gaps, expand your skills, and enhance your credibility.
Get Clear About Your Goals
Start with your needs. Before you type anything into Google, take a moment to evaluate why you are thinking about training. What prompted your need for project management training?
Ask yourself “what do I need to gain from this course?”.
Don’t over-complicate the answers, simply note down whatever pops into your mind when you ask that question. Write down several factors that come to your attention as you think.
Here are some of the most common answers we receive when we ask “What do you hope to get from a project management course?”.
- "Practical project management skills."
- "A structured approach to managing projects."
- "Reliable tools and techniques I can use for any projects."
- "To expand my project management capabilities."
- "To learn a new project management technique."
- "To underline my experience with an advanced certification."
- "I have no experience. I need to start from the beginning."
- "To keep my project management skills current and relevant."
- "I want to train my team in project management skills."
- "A respected certification."
You may identify with one or more of these statements, or you might have other goals we haven’t mentioned. Either way, you now have a starting point for finding your best project management course.
Prioritise Your Goals
Once you have listed all of your goals, it’s time to sort by level of importance. The simplest way to do this to divide the goals into 2 columns:
- Have-to-Have: goals that you must achieve.
- Nice-to-Have: goals you are interested in achieving, but are at the lower end of the priority scale.
As with the first step, try not to overthink this. Complete a first draft quickly to see how many goals fall into the “have-to-have” column. You can always revise this at a later point in your research.
Start Searching Now…
Armed with your top priorities, you can now begin your quest for the very best project management course for your career.
We have 2 important tips here. First, don’t be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information Google will return when you start looking. Explore until you find resources that make information clear and easy to digest.
The second tip we offer is to give yourself time. If you find the right course on your first sweep – fantastic! It is great to build in a little time for research, especially if you’re going to follow the next step.
Get Guidance and Recommendations
Don’t be afraid to ask project management training providers questions about their courses and certifications. They are the experts, and far from being an inconvenience, your query will be welcomed by any credible provider.
If you know any colleagues or friends who have recently completed a project management course, ask them about their experience. You may find that someone you know has a recommendation for a course that meets all of your requirements.
Ask us a QuestionOur Solutions for Your Project Management Goals
Based on the courses we offer, we have listed the solutions to the most popular project management course goals below.
Scroll through the list or click on a course name below to jump to more information on that course:
QQI Project Management Course
4 Days - No Experience Needed - Certification Included
This course is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to gain practical project management skills and certification.
- Practical project management skills.
- A structured approach to managing projects.
- A respected certification.
- No experience needed.
- Reliable tools and techniques.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
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PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner Exam Preparation
5 Days - No Experience Needed - Certification Included
PRINCE2® project management is popular with organisations in all sectors. Expand your career options by achieving this certification.
- A structured approach to managing projects.
- A respected certification.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
- Reliable tools and techniques.
- Keep your skills current and relevant.
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Scrum Master Certified (SMCTM)
2 Days or Online - No Experience Needed - Certification Included
Learn how to fit the key project role of Scrum Master and gain an international certification.
- Learn a new project management technique.
- A respected international certification.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
- Keep your skills current and relevant.
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Agile Certified Course (SAMCTM)
3 Days or Online - No Experience Needed - Certification Included
Agile project management is rapidly growing in popularity. Learn about Agile and get certified with this 3-day course.
- Learn a new project management technique.
- A respected international certification.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
- Keep your skills current and relevant.
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Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Preparation
4 Days - Experienced Project Manager - Exam Preparation
The PMP® credential is designed for seasoned project managers. This course is a smart, focused way to work towards a PMP® credential.
- A respected international certification.
- Underline experience with advanced certification.
- Keep your skills current and relevant.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Preparation Course
4 Days - No Experience Needed - Exam Preparation
The CAPM® certification is popular with new or intermediate project managers who want to gain an international certification.
- A respected international certification.
- Reliable tools and techniques.
- No experience needed.
- Keep your skills current and relevant.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
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Project Management Fundamentals
3 Days - No Experience Needed - Practical Skills
We recommend Project Management Fundamentals for new project managers who don't require certification.
- Practical project management skills.
- A structured approach to managing projects.
- No experience needed.
- Reliable tools and techniques.
- Expand your project management capabilities.
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In-Company Project Management Training
"I want to train my team in project management skills." - Duration & Certification Options Flexible
We offer all of our project management courses for in-company training. This is a style of training whereby we come to your premises or deliver a project management course online exclusively to your team.
By choosing in-company training, you'll gain the advantage of flexible training dates, customised course content, and the opportunity to train your team in a consistent skill-set.
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If you’re unsure about the best route for your project management training, we would love to hear from you. We can talk you through the options available, recommending a course option based on your goals, situation, and experience.
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