Career Pathways in Project Management: Information Session

By 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles. That is 2.2 million per year! And according to the Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027 report from the Project Management Institute, these positions will offer wages 82% higher than those in non-projectized industries. As the field grows and is transformed by technology and AI, the world's organizations will need a new kind of project manager.

During this session, we will explore trends and opportunities in project management, and how to capitalize on opportunities in project management.

We will also cover topics such as:

• Core trends and opportunities in project management
• The types of organizations hiring project managers
• Key approaches to project management, including agile project management
• Key skills needed to thrive in project management in today’s world of disruption
• The difference between a "project manager" and a "strategic project leader"
• Professional certifications in Project Management

Then we will dive in to McGill's Professional Development Certificate in Project Management and explore how this unique evening and weekend program can help you advance your career as a project manager and prepare you for opportunities in this fast-evolving profession.

Learn more about McGill's Professional Development Certificate in Project Management at https://www.mcgill.ca/scs-pm

For more information on this event or McGill's project management courses and programs, write to pd.conted [at] mcgill.ca