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As employment continues to fluctuate, uncertainty about job stability and the economy is keeping people on high alert. Despite these uncertain times, there is a silver lining for those in one profession that thrives.
According to the PMI Project Management Salary Survey, Seventh Edition, the salaries of project managers continue to climb, indicating not only that project management professionals are in strong demand, but also that organizations are recognizing the value of trained project managers.
Seventy-one percent of survey respondents reported that their total compensation had increased over the past 12 months, and nearly 33% reported that increase to be at least 5%.
The survey also verified that certification positively affected salaries. Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential-holders in the U.S. earned an average of 16% more than their non-credentialed peers.
Colorado State University offers four Denver- and/or Loveland-based project management programs to help project managers with a range of experience get to that next level in their career. Courses are taught by PMP®-certified instructors who work in the industry and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom.
Advanced Project Management Certificate (Denver). Designed for advanced project managers, this eight-week program offers 24 Professional Development Units and focuses on increasing expertise in negotiation, change management, and global project teams.
Project Management Certificate (Denver or Loveland). This 18-week program offers a hands-on curriculum that covers working in a dynamic project management environment, running projects on time and under budget, and using standard processes.
PMP® Exam Preparation Workshop. If becoming PMP certified is your next step in reaching your career and salary goals, prepare with this two-day course that features real-world examples, key areas of the PMBOK® Guide, and study tips.
Project Management Fundamentals Course. As a two-day introduction, this course is filled with practical examples, methodology, tools, and techniques for those with no project management experience.
Visit www.online.colostate.edu/areas-of-study/project-management/ for information.
