28 Top Resources for Project Managers

The project management field continues to grow as more industries realize its value in an increasingly complex and globalized world. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects that the work opportunities for project management specialists will grow by 7% through 2031. On average, they project 70,400 openings each year over the next decade.

As business evolves, project managers may face new and varied challenges while guiding teams to achieve their goals, whatever industry they may support. Luckily, there are several resources for both new and veteran project managers to learn more about the field and grow their skills.

Here is a list of helpful courses, organizations, websites, blogs, and ebooks.

Courses for Project Managers

1. Corporate Education Group

   Corporate Education Group has a slate of virtual courses for project managers. Among the offerings are “Managing Your Project and Its Stakeholders,” “Monitoring and Controlling Project Change and Risk,” and “How to Communicate Successfully with Project Teams.”

2. Free Introduction: Basics of Disciplined Agile™ Online Course

   This is a free course from the Project Management Institute (PMI) that covers the basics of Disciplined Agile, a project management technique. A full course is also available with a fee.

3. FutureLearn

   FutureLearn offers many courses on subjects such as project management. The site offers links to short courses, longer “ExpertTracks,” and micro-credentials. Some courses are free, and others charge fees.

4. Global Knowledge

   Global Knowledge has courses in project management by subscription. Subjects include Agile, Kanban, and Scrum project management techniques.

5. Free PMI Courses

   Project Management Institute (PMI) courses are available for free. Subjects include project management for beginners, business continuity, and the basics of Scrum.

6. PMI Training Events

   PMI training events are multi-day courses available in person or online. Subjects will include strategic planning, leadership development, and more. 

7. Project Management for Beginners Online Course

   Project Management for Beginners is an introductory program that begins with a discussion around the role of a project manager. This is a great first step for those beginning a career in project management.

8. Udemy

   Udemy has many free courses on project management. Subjects include Agile and Scrum, introduction to the Project Management Professional certification, risk management, and more.

Professional Organizations for Project Managers

9. International Project Management Association (IPMA)

   The IPMA is the top international organization for project managers. It offers publications, training, and more for project managers worldwide.

10. Project Management Institute (PMI)

    Project Management Institute is the leading U.S. organization for the profession. PMI offers training, classes, connections, and tips for project managers to advance their careers.

Blogs, Tools, and Websites for Project Managers

11. Career Central

    Career Central, a portal of PMI, includes a wealth of insights about job prospects, salaries, job search tips, skills, certification, and more.  

12. PMO and Project Management Dictionary

    Project-Management.com offers a long list of terms for project managers to know.

13. ProjectManagement.com

    ProjectManagement.com is a site from the Project Management Institute (PMI). It provides articles, polls, a community, and more.

14. ProjectManager

    ProjectManager is a website with software products. It offers free templates, guides, and other resources for project managers.

15. ProofHub Blog

    The ProofHub Blog shares ideas, tricks, and tips on project management. The blog also includes how-tos, case studies, and more. ProofHub also offers other project management tools.

16. Rebel’s Guide to Project Management

    Rebel’s Guide to Project Management (RGPM) shares articles on project management topics, including career tips, how-tos, skills, and more.

17. The Digital Project Manager

    The Digital Project Manager offers career development advice, articles for project managers, and a jobs board. Membership includes discounts on courses and special events.

18. ProWorkflow

    ProWorkflow is an online tool with many features ranging from logging time to keeping client records to invoicing and more.

Podcasts and Videos for Project Managers

19. Center Stage Podcast

    Offered by PMI, the Center Stage Podcast features guests discussing the latest in project management topics. It is hosted by PMI Chief Customer Officer Joseph Cahill.

20. International Institute for Learning

    Hosted on YouTube, the International Institute for Learning (IIL) has videos about different project management topics.

21. People and Projects Podcast

    People and Projects is hosted by Jim Kouzes, author of “The Leadership Challenge.” In this podcast, he speaks with authors and experts about project management issues and concerns.

22. Projectified Podcast

    The Projectified^® Podcast, from PMI, features trends and topics that impact the world of project management. The podcast features authors, business leaders, project managers, and other experts.

23. The PM Podcast

    The PM Podcast^™ covers a wide range of topics relevant to project managers. Topics include guiding principles, leading remote projects, risk management, and more.

Other Resources for Project Managers

24. 7 Deadly Sins of Project Management

    Project Smart offers this book on the mistakes project managers make. The 7 Deadly Sins of Project Management is a PDF available to read online or download.

25. Guide to Project Management

    From TeamGantt, Guide to Project Management is a concise guide to the practice.

26. Project Management Guide

    From NetGuru, the Project Management Guide helps professionals with chapters about the project life cycle, the types of people you work with in projects, and more.

27. Project Management Methodologies & Frameworks for Remote Teams

    This ebook from Wrike offers a rundown of project management methodologies and how to find the best one for your remote team.

28. Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban: What's the Difference?

    The article "Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban: What's the Difference?" from Zapier dives into the differences between various project management approaches, their best-use scenarios, a glossary of terms, and more.

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