Project Management 2000 Business subject sub_topic A project manager is typically in charge of organizing and overseeing group projects. Professionals in this field can have a background in business or communications and many are trained on the job or through a certificate program. Project managers have opportunities in a variety of different companies and non-profit agencies. To learn more about education in project management and PMP certification/training, <b>request free information packets</b> from the schools listed below. 0 0 0 2100 <ul><li>Project managers are expected to be organized and able to management a group of people.</li> <li>Project managers make an average salary between $67,500 and $96,700 a year. </li> <li>Most project managers have put in three to five years of work before they've been able to oversee a project.</li></ul> <p><b> What does a project manager do? </b></p> <p> Like the hub of a wheel, project managers are responsible for being the central part of a project team's work. They lead and direct a team by overseeing all aspects of a project, such as setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing the progress of a project. Project managers work in many different fields and can organize several types of projects. They rarely participate directly in producing the end result of a project, but, rather, maintains the progress and productivity of team workers. </p> <b>How does someone become a project manager?</b> <p>Project managers require strong organizational skills and the ability to work with and compromise with many different types of people. Most large companies will hire only those project managers with five or more years of experience. </p> <b>What degrees are needed to work in project management?</b> <p>Most project managers have a bachelor's degree and most have at least two to four years of experience in the field. Familiarity with a variety of project concepts, practices, and procedures is helpful. Professionals with a bachelor's degree can opt to take a specialized certificate program to become trained as a project manager. </p> <b>Are there online project management programs available?</b> <p>Online programs offer all levels of preparation for aspiring project managers. There are certificate programs, associate programs, bachelor's programs, and master's programs. Many online programs can be done in the convenience of your own home. Check with career counselors at your school of choice to find out which programs will best help you achieve your goals. </p> <b>How much money does a project manager make?</b> <p>Project managers make between $67,500 and $96,700 a year, with a national average of $81,500. The differences in salary depend mostly on the years of experience as a project manager, and how successful a professional's track record is. Health and retirement benefits vary by workplace. </p> proj-mgmt Project Management (PMP) Project Management Professional (PMP) 2005, 2075, 2015, 2030, 2055, 2085, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2130, 2135, 2145 PMP Certification, Project Management Professional Training Programs 1 1