Business PROJECT Manager

Business project managers plan and organise people, tasks and resources to complete a project on time and within budget. On a day to day basis business project managers may find out what the client or business wants to achieve, agree timescales, costs and resources, negotiate with contractors and suppliers, draw up a plan for each project stage, choose and lead a project team, develop and apply strategies and much more.

HOW TO BECOME A BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGER

The main routes to get into this role are:

UNIVERSITY OPTIONS 

You will usually need 2-3 a levels to undertake a relevant degree. Getting a degree in any subject can help you get into this type of job, although business or project management may give you an advantage. You can take postgraduate qualifications in project management to increase your understanding, though they are not essential for getting into the role.

Personal Statement Help 

https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/business-management-personal-statement-examples

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/personal-statement-advice-business-and-management

APPRENTICESHIP OPTIONS

You could get into this career through a higher apprenticeship in project management, lasting around 4 years. You could train specifically to help businesses create environmentally friendly policies and practices through a sustainability business specialist degree apprenticeship. This is dependent on the company and area, you will also usually need to go through an interview process when applying for a degree apprenticeship in business management. 

Apprenticeship Finders

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/business-consulting-and-management/management-interview-questions

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