How to become a business project manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You can study for a degree in any subject, then either:
- join an organisation's graduate management training scheme
- complete a postgraduate qualification in project management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
You could get into this career by doing an apprenticeship, such as:
- Associate Project Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
- Project Manager Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
These 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 become a project manager in your organisation, if you've worked for some time in a project support role. You'll need to complete project management qualifications on the job.
Direct Application
In certain sectors, for instance, engineering, construction or cyber security, you may be able to apply directly for jobs if you have an in-depth knowledge of the industry gained through several years' experience.
Skills in planning, business analysis and data management could also give you an advantage.
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Career tips
You could take a course covering project management methods, like PRINCE2 and Agile to help you understand these approaches.
Further information
You can find more details about careers, training courses and apprenticeships in project management from the: