Project Management Career Paths & Relevant Courses

At New Mexico State University (NMSU), project managers have various career paths depending on their department and expertise. Generally, a project manager at NMSU can progress through roles such as:

 Program Coordinator → Program Manager → Senior Program Manager → Program Director

IT Project Coordinator → IT Project Manager → Senior IT Project Manager → IT Program Manager

Construction Project Coordinator → Construction Project Manager → Senior Construction Project Manager → Director of Construction Projects 

 

Overview of LinkedIn Learning Courses 

1. Foundations of Project Management Excellence

  • Course: "Project Management Foundations" 
  • Description: An introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of effective project management.

2. Technology Proficiency

  • Course: "Learning Microsoft Project" 
  • Description: Mastering Microsoft Project to plan, execute, and monitor projects efficiently.

3. Organization & Productivity

4. Communication Skills

5. Stakeholder Management

  • Course: "Managing Project Stakeholders" 
  • Description: Building skills to effectively manage and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

6. Risk Management