Project Management

Become a key driver of business growth.

No matter the size or industry, businesses across the board leverage projects to structure their work according to priorities, goals, and available resources. As such, project management professionals are an integral component of business success–they manage projects from start to finish, ensuring teams successfully execute the work needed to enact strategies and fuel forward momentum.

Across industries and around the globe, project management professionals apply their specialized knowledge everyday to lead initiatives and facilitate people working together to reach and exceed shared goals.

Curious about how to manage complex projects and eager to collaborate? Consider continuing your education in project management. With CIAT, you can learn the skills you need to drive business outcomes and how to analyze and coordinate schedules, staffing, timelines, budgets, and other critical project details.

Enroll today to invest in your future and secure your path to success as a project management professional. A career in data can offer:

Versatility
Career Growth
Job Security
Advanced Job Responsibilities
Continuous Learning

Join a fast-growing profession:

Businesses of all kinds need project management specialists to analyze and coordinate schedules, staffing, budgets, and other critical project details. This constant need translates to a continued demand for skilled project management professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of project management specialists is expected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

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Transferrable Skills

Project management professionals possess skills that are transferable across industries and organizations, giving them the freedom to pursue a wide range of job opportunities.

Variety

No day is the same for a project management professional. Those in the project management field get the chance to work with different teams and requirements as they take on new projects.

Powerful Impact

Project management professionals oversee and track projects that have a direct impact on business success and growth.

Explore Project Management Programs

Associate's Program

AAS in Project Management

Program Length: 1 - 2 Years
Courses: 17
Credits: 64

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Certificate Program

Certificate in IT Project Management

Program Length: 30 Weeks
Courses: 6
Credits: 24

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Project Management - Frequently Asked Questions

Project management is a critical professional field where specialists help businesses structure and execute work according to priorities, goals, and available resources. Project management professionals are essential in driving business growth by managing initiatives from start to finish, ensuring teams successfully implement strategies and achieve shared objectives.

Project management is a dynamic and growing field. With a degree in project management, you can open the door to opportunity in a variety of industries, including healthcare, construction, and technology. While the decision to pursue a project management program is ultimately a personal one, candidates who have strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, people, technical, and decision-making skills may be a good fit for this type of program. If you are unsure about which program path is right for you, connect with one of CIAT’s expert Admissions Advisors. Our dedicated team will work one-on-one with you to help you select a program that aligns with your unique experience and goals.

You'll learn how to:

Analyze and coordinate project schedules
Manage staffing resources
Track project timelines
Create and manage budgets
Coordinate critical project details
Facilitate team collaboration
Drive business outcomes

Key advantages include:

Versatility across industries
Significant career growth potential
Strong job security
Advanced job responsibilities
Opportunities for continuous learning

The total cost of your program will depend on factors like program length, number of credits, and any applicable scholarships or transfer credits. Our Admissions and Financial Aid team will provide a personalized estimate based on your situation.

The first step is to connect with one of our Admissions Advisors. They'll learn about your unique goals and needs and help you determine the right program path. From there, you can quickly complete our streamlined online application, submit any required documents, and explore financial aid options - all with personalized guidance.

CIAT accepts up to 75% of eligible credits earned from previous institutions, including community colleges, technical schools, and 4-year universities. Our admissions team will evaluate your official transcripts to determine how many credits can be transferred to your desired program.

In addition to standard college coursework, we also accept credits earned through military training, industry certifications, and general education platforms like CLEP, Straighterline, and Sofia Learning. We aim to help you maximize the value of your past educational investments.

CIAT proudly offers military tuition assistance and benefits to service members in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. This includes GI Bill® benefits, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), VA STEM Scholarship, VA Yellow Ribbon

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Narrowing the Gap: The Need for Talented Project Professionals

Did you know project management-oriented employment (PMOE) makes up 3% of all global employment, which equates to about 90 million jobs. By 2030, this number is expected to grow to a staggering 102 million jobs.

At least 13 million project managers are expected to have retired by 2030, leading to recruitment challenges. To close this demand gap, the global market needs 25 million new project management professionals by 2030. That means 2.3 million people will need to enter PMOE employment every year just to keep pace with this demand.

With unwavering demand and a clear need for talented professionals, there’s no better time than right now to launch or advance your project management career. Obtaining your degree in project management can help you better position yourself for competitive opportunities: most project management specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree in project management and some employers even prefer to hire candidates who have a technical degree related to the industry in which they will work, like computer and information technology.

Career Opportunities in the field of Project Management

Project management is a perfect fit for those seeking a field that offers consistent demand and ample opportunity. Businesses of all kinds need project management specialists to analyze and coordinate schedules, staffing, budgets, and other critical project details.

Entry Level:

Project Coordinator
Project Scheduler
Junior Project Manager

Mid Level:

IT Project Manager
Construction Project Manager
Healthcare Project Manager

Senior Level:

Senior Project Manager
Director of Program Management
Portfolio Manager

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Earning Potential

The potential to earn a top salary is high in the field of project management. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for project management specialists was $98,580 in May 2023.

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Enrollment Deadline - March 8th, 2025

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