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In this article, which has been written by colleagues from MIGSO-PCUBED<\/a>, a project management consultancy, you can learn more about the skills of becoming a project manager and where it can take you in your career as well as hear from current apprentices starting their career in project management.<\/p>\n MIGSO-PCUBED is a unique consulting company combining its unmatched scale, global reach, and end-to-end PM \/ PMO value-adding range of services.\u00a0 MIGSO-PCUBED supports R&D, IT and Transformation projects for our industrial, public sector and financial services customers who rely on us.<\/p>\n Projects are used very frequently in all sectors of the economy and a way to undertake and achieve planned objectives. The three main blocks of a project are:<\/p>\n Understanding how long a project will take, are there external\/ internal deadlines to adhere to? How will a Project Manager ensure everyone is adhering to these timelines?<\/p>\n What is the budget for the project? 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This can span over many different sectors and specialisms meaning a project manager can move around many different organisations, transferring these skills and methods of working over many different opportunities.<\/p>\n In order to be a successful Project Manager, developing skills and a set of tools is essential to demonstrate capability and transferability to manage a project in any environment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”131px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are many routes into Project Management, and the skills above you will have started to develop in school when working in groups to complete a task. There are dedicated certifications you can take which is recognised by employers which include:<\/p>\n Project Management Professional (PMP)<\/p>\n PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments)<\/p>\n Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)<\/p>\n More recently, you can also do an Apprenticeship in Project Management.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Apprentice 1 (She\/Her) Project Analyst Apprentice” toggle_icon=”?||divi||400″ open_toggle_icon=”>||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When did you join MP\u2019s apprenticeship scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n September 2023<\/p>\n What industry\/client\/role have you worked in?<\/strong><\/p>\n Currently I am working within a company as a project Analyst Apprentice since October 2023. This is the first engagement I have been working on.<\/p>\n What is your favourite highlight of the apprenticeship programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n Being able to take knowledge from the University learning and apply it to client work. I also love having the amazing support network of other MP apprentices and colleagues.<\/p>\n What is a fun fact about you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve completed the UK\u2019s highest skydive at 15,000 feet.<\/p>\n If you could tell someone one thing about the MP apprenticeship scheme, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n The experience, learning, support network and progression opportunities are outstanding. It definitely makes your hard work worthwhile!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Apprentice 2 (She\/Her), Project Analyst Apprentice” toggle_icon=”?||divi||400″ open_toggle_icon=”>||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When did you join MP\u2019s apprenticeship scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n March 2023<\/p>\n What industry\/client\/role have you worked in?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have been working within the Public Sector in an office.<\/p>\n What is your favourite highlight of the apprenticeship programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n A highlight of the programme is working with clients to gain knowledge and learn new skills.<\/p>\n What is a fun fact about you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have a dog called Buddy<\/p>\n If you could tell someone one thing about the MP apprenticeship scheme, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n I would tell them that you gain hands-on experience of all aspects of project management as well as achieving a degree.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Apprentice 3 (She\/Her) Project Analyst Apprentice” toggle_icon=”?||divi||400″ open_toggle_icon=”>||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When did you join MP\u2019s apprenticeship scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n January 2022<\/p>\n What industry\/client\/role have you worked in?<\/strong><\/p>\n When I first joined MP I worked in the Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure sector with Clients such as Sellafield and Createc. Currently I am working\u00a0 as a project coordinator and have been in this role for almost a year.<\/p>\n What is your favourite highlight of the apprenticeship programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n Being able to work with different clients and colleagues in different environments and getting to learn from their experiences and knowledge.<\/p>\n What is a fun fact about you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I have 2 pets, a dog and a tortoise<\/p>\n If you could tell someone one thing about the MP apprenticeship scheme, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n The MP apprenticeship scheme works by apprentices attending University 1 day per week and working on client engagements 4 days per week, this allows us to learn the theoretical concepts of Project management at the University and apply them into client roles where relevant.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To find out more about about MIGSO-PCUBED or to get in touch directly, visit their website\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nFirstly, what is a project?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cost<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is Project Management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What skills do you need to be a Project Manager?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The top soft skills you need to be a project manager are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The top technical skills to be a project manager are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How do I get into Project Management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hear from 3 apprentices currently working with MIGSO-PCUBED, a Project Management Consultancy, and their journeys since being on an apprenticeship:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Find out more<\/strong><\/h2>\n