According to the PMI’s Project Management Talent Gap Report, dated March 2013, the industry growth forecast is that an anticipated 15.7 million new project management roles will be created globally across seven project-intensive industries between 2010 and 2020. This will provide many opportunities for professionals to build project management skills.
The industries with a high level of project oriented work are:
- Manufacturing
- Business Services
- Finance and Insurance
- Oil and Gas
- Information Services
- Construction
- Utilities
In the United States the Report has forecasted expanding job markets, rising salaries and growing industries like healthcare and business services.
With this rising demand for professional project management skills, you need to be looking for opportunities for ongoing growth and development.
One such opportunity is the free event offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI), called the Information systems and Technology Symposium 2015.
You will learn the most impactful and effective ways to integrate emerging technologies in your projects and increase your success. The PMI certification holders can earn 6 PDU’s by attending all sessions.
For more information and to register, visit Information systems and Technology Symposium 2015.
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