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.
Learn advanced project management techniques, including execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Learn to manage budgets, resources, and risks. Discover Agile Project Management and popular frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
Project Managers work closely with a team of people to help them manage a project from inception to completion. Project Managers are employed in nearly every industry but can find particularly lucrative positions in Los Angeles’ dynamic industries—Hollywood, Silicon Valley, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture. According to Payscale, project management is one of the top three careers in Los Angeles. Through planning, resource and time management, and task allocation, Project Managers make sure that businesses and organizations can create products and complete services on schedule.
While not all Project Managers are certified, these are usually the individuals who choose to learn project management as a secondary skill set instead of working as full-time Project Managers. However, to achieve most high-paying Project Manager positions in Los Angeles, you’ll need some type of certification. There are two relevant certifications offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI). The CAPM certification and PMP certification are two of the most common certifications for professional Project Managers. Most choose to start with CAPM as a first certification as it requires less project management experience.
Project Managers work in all industries in LA, from the area’s most popular employers, Northrop Grumman Corporation, University of Southern California (USC), and The Walt Disney Company to the area’s many small businesses. According to Blue Water Credit, there are 3.9 million small businesses in California, making up 99.8% of the state's businesses. Those companies employ nearly 50% of the state's workforce. As these companies in LA continue to grow, Project Manager jobs continue to grow as well.
According to ZipRecruiter, as of June 10,2021, the average annual pay for an average job in Los Angeles is $68,118 a year. Project Manager salaries in the Los Angeles area average higher. Project Manager jobs start around $95,000 per year while Construction Project Management and Software Project Management tend to earn over $100,000 per year.
Project management classes can be taken in-person or online. In-person classes are a good choice for learners who benefit from the structure of a live class with the added benefit of a live instructor who can answer questions as they come up. There are several schools in Los Angeles that offer in-person project management classes.
Several schools offer 2-3-day courses that introduce participants to the fundamentals of project management. Training Connection’s Project Management course teaches students how to write project charters, define scope, budget, timeline, and manage risk. They also learn how to use planning tools such as RACI charts.
Similarly, in the New Horizons’ ||CPN748|| students learn how to launch a project, create estimates, develop a project schedule and budget, allocate resources and manage procurements. The goal of the training is to learn how to handle all aspects of a project from beginning to end. Sonic Training’s ||CPN749|| course is also very similar, and the program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.
For a slightly longer time commitment, General Assembly offers a 40-hour Product Management Course that is grounded in product management (PM) techniques including creating a product roadmap, developing a minimum viable product (MVP), and understanding the most important metrics to measure to track success. Students also complete a final project.
Those looking for a more software-specific project management course might consider taking a Microsoft Project class from Accelerate Computer Training, Sonic Training, New Horizons, or Ledet Training.
Microsoft Project is a comprehensive project management tool with the ability to create reports and manage accounts.
Virtual project management classes are a great alternative for those who would like the flexibility of learning from home. Live online classes are similar to in-person classes in that they are interactive, hands-on, instructor-led classes that take place in real-time. The instructor can answer questions as they come up, share their screen, and even, with permission, access participants’ screens. Participants have the added benefit of taking the class from anywhere that has a reliable internet connection.
There are several other options for live online project management courses, one of which is the creator of this tool, Noble Desktop. Participants might be interested in Project Management Level 1 that includes the five-stage model of project management and other important concepts. To go into more detail about this model and explore more complex projects, look into Project Management Level 2.
Noble Desktop also offers virtual bootcamps with intensive training to prepare aspiring Project Managers for the PMP and CAPM exams. The PMP Certification Bootcamp is an intensive 38-hour course led by PMP-certified instructors. The curriculum includes a review of the content of the PMP exam. Students also receive an e-learning module and a study guide.
The CAPM Certification Bootcamp, also 38 hours, prepares students for the CAPM certification test by reviewing the five stages and ten major knowledge areas of project management. Students receive a workbook, study guide, and practice exam.
General courses in project management are widely available as virtual classes as well. The live online Project Management Bootcamp from NYIM Training and the virtual Project Management Bootcamp from NYC Career Centers are ideal for newcomers who want to quickly build knowledge of core concepts like critical path planning and creating project timelines.
As project management classes teach processes for managing any type of project from inception to completion, nearly any business can benefit from Project Management training. Noble Desktop offers onsite and corporate training in Project Management to help organizations better organize and delegate projects. Through a web conferencing platform like Zoom, classes are led by experienced instructors who are prepared to adapt their lesson plans to your needs. Noble Desktop offers companies the option to purchase vouchers for scheduled open enrollment group Project Management classes. Discounts are available if you purchase multiple vouchers. Noble Desktop offers free consultations. If you’re interested in offering Project Management classes at your company, contact Noble Desktop for more information at hello@nobledesktop.com.