Join our accelerated bootcamp to start your journey towards becoming a successful project manager. Learn the five phases of project management, project management tools, and strategies, as well as gain an understanding of different project methodologies such as Waterfall, Critical Path, and Agile.
Learn the strategies, methods, and terminology commonly used in project management. Develop a practical understanding of the five stages of project management, focusing on the Initiation and Planning phases, and gain insight into the skills and responsibilities of a successful Project Manager.
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Project Managers bring people together to work toward shared objectives. Although most people manage basic projects from time to time, professional Project Managers tackle projects for a living. Crucial project management skills include communication, time management, quality control, budgeting, and scope planning.
Because there are thousands of different project types, Project Managers often work in many different industries. Alternatively, some specialize in one specific industry if they find they’re passionate about something. Methods for managing projects are as diverse as the projects and the Project Managers who manage them, with some managers preferring interactive teamwork and others leaning heavily on linear modules. Some Project Managers follow official Project Management Institute (PMI) standards to the letter, while others explore alternative strategies.
Serious Project Managers often choose to receive additional job certifications through training schools. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certificate has few prerequisites, making it a great starter certification for early-career Project Managers who want a sure foundation. After gaining more experience, Project Managers can receive their Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate, which will allow them to cover multiple project types.
Thanks to its thriving manufacturing, tech, and electronics industries, Germany has an abundance of job opportunities for Project Managers. In addition, because Project Managers are needed in almost every field, managers with unique interests can choose to specialize in a niche. For instance, IT Project Managers work with information technology systems including computer hardware and databases, and Construction Project Managers organize civil engineering projects such as the building of a home. Software Project Managers build software from the ground up, and Product Managers take charge of product design projects.
On average, Project Managers based in Germany earn just under $70,000. With lower demand and fewer qualifications needed to get jobs, Construction Project Managers in Germany earn less than their peers, with an average yearly salary of $40,000. Meanwhile, Software Project Managers earn a comfortable $60,000, and Product Managers earn around $70,000. Working in a similarly high-demand industry, IT Project Managers bring home as much as $75,000 per year.
Regardless of the industry a Project Manager chooses, nothing beats industry certification and experience when it comes to increasing pay and qualifying for jobs. In fact, most positions require CAPM or PMP certifications along with industry-specific skills. For example, knowing how to navigate digital firewalls and install computer hardware is crucial for IT Project Managers. As a general rule, Project Managers who fully understand their industry niche are most likely to snag the highest-paying jobs.
Choosing the right project management class can make a big difference in a student’s long-term success. Some students learn best when surrounded by peers in a traditional classroom. Luckily, aspiring Project Managers in Germany can find in-person project management classes at several schools in the country. This diverse selection includes short seminar-style classes that teach fundamentals, as well as more comprehensive bootcamps aimed at career training.
Students looking for short classes have by far the most options to choose from, with classes available from providers like Thorsten Kebel IT Trainings (Kebel), The Knowledge Academy, and Product Focus.
In Berlin, The Knowledge Academy offers an Introduction to Project Management course for beginners. The course covers essentials such as initiating and evaluating progress. Class sizes are small, and snacks are provided. In addition, The Knowledge Academy has a Microsoft Project Masterclass designed to get beginners up to speed on Microsoft Project, an app commonly used in the project management industry.
With over twenty locations in Germany, Kebel offers intermediate-level classes focused on how to manage IT projects. Students who already understand product management basics can learn how to apply their skills to IT projects. The majority of short classes feature a small student body.
For students interested in product management, Product Focus has several courses available at its Berlin campus, including a short class exploring marketing and product management for tech products. Students who are looking for more intensive training don’t have to look far, as the school also offers immersive product management bootcamps. Along with confidence-focused training by product management experts, these bootcamps provide graduates with certification and job support.
Getting certified as a PMP or CAPM from the comfort of home is just as effective as doing so in-person, and can even come with more perks. For instance, students can skip long commutes across Germany in favor of an interactive online classroom, where instructors answer questions in real-time.
Through Noble Desktop’s virtual learning center, students living in Germany can prepare for a career in project management by taking a live online project management class. With options to match all learning styles, students can easily find a course that fits their pace, even if that means splitting their training into shorter segments such as starting with Project Management Level I. Ambitious students can sign up for the Project Management Bootcamp, which is designed to provide all the skills necessary to succeed as a general Project Manager, including Level I topics such as risk management.
With classes to suit all needs, Noble Desktop’s corporate Project Management training is available online or onsite in Germany. In addition, discounted company vouchers allow employees to pursue education independently. To book corporate training sessions or learn more about course options, contact Noble Desktop.