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IT project manager apprenticeships

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IT project manager apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • training through a professional body

    • University
    You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in computing, information systems, project management or business management.


    You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

    Apprenticeship
    You can get into this job through a project manager higher or degree apprenticeship. You can also do a digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship and move into the role after getting project management experience.

    You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.

    Work
    You may be able to start as an assistant project manager if you've got experience of working in IT. You could do further training on the job as you take on more management responsibilities. 

    Other Routes
    You could do training with a professional body like the Association for Project Management or the Project Management Institute to help with your career development. It'll help you to have an understanding project management methods like PRINCE2 or Agile.

    IT project manager apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • leadership skills 
    • persistence and determination 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • business management skills 
    • the ability to organise your time and workload 
    • to be flexible and open to change
    • the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues 
    • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

    IT project manager apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this role you would: 

    • speak to the client to find out what they need 
    • assess the risks related to different options 
    • choose the most appropriate project management method for the job 
    • work out and agree timescales, budgets and resources 
    • use project management software to plan development stages 
    • co-ordinate the project team 
    • monitor progress and keep clients and senior managers informed 
    • solve problems as they arise and adapt approaches 
    • work with project leads to test each stage of development 
    • provide documentation and training for users of the new system 
    • handover the new system in a smooth and timely manner 
    • confirm client satisfaction before signing off and evaluating completed tasks
    Working environment
    You could work in an office or at a client's business.

    Career path and progression - IT project manager apprenticeships

    With training and experience, you could become a senior project manager or move into more specialised roles like cyber security or technical architecture. You could also go into departmental or operations management, or work as a freelance consultant.

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