Project Managers Seek Training and Certification in Microsoft Project

Investing in project management training looks to be a smart career move as the demand for experienced and qualified personnel outstrips supply. Improve your prospects in this field with Microsoft Office Project training and certification, among other great information technology skills.

Information Technology and Project Management Collide

Project management recently emerged as a profession in its own right, and is now regarded as a serious career option. Project Management Institute (PMI) membership has grown from 17,058 in 1995 to nearly 220,000 today, and Project Certification is on its list of "10 Hottest Certifications for 2005." Demand for qualified project management personnel is also reflected their salaries, around $87,917 according to one recent survey.

As a project manager, you can make your difficult job easier by using of all the information technology available to you. Microsoft Project is a widely-used application that was designed specifically to help you - learning how to use all its features will pay dividends.

Microsoft Project Training

Training and certification programs for MS Project are offered by a variety of schools and colleges - online and otherwise - and will teach you how to get the most from the software. Keep your eyes open for the introduction of a range of new certifications as technology progresses; it's important to keep up.

So if you are already a project manager, or would like a career in this field in the future, brush up on your information technology skills by training in Microsoft Project - you won't regret it!

Sources
Microsoft
MCPMag.com
Boston University Corporate Education Center
Redmond Salary Survey 2006