Wednesday, June 06, 2007

How To Become a Great Program Manager

How To Become a Great Program Manager

A program manager generally manages several directly or indirectly related projects and sees them through to completion. Individuals who are highly motivated, self-starters, and very organized and detail-oriented usually excel as program managers and several training options exist today to help that manager hone his or her skills.

If you want to become a great program manager, knowledge of a specific industry, materials, products, manufacturing, information technology and personnel are definitely a plus. A general ability to understand timelines and all of the inputs to a particular project tend to help realistic and long-lasting foundations as well.

A good education can also give you an edge over the competition. Many people who have the necessary experience often turn to online education to enhance their options and career status. Before you take the plunge, a good way to test the waters is to listen to one of several podcasts offered by capella university. Students and faculty discuss their experiences with online education in a format that many would find beneficial. From there, you can more easily determine the best educational route that will make your career a success.

Chandra Adams
Author
Shades of Retribution
Producer
North Bay Media Review

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