Project Management in the Marine Industry
Where I can Take the Lead
As a project manager, you understand the whole project, while understanding of all the details. Project managers like to have a beginning and an end in their work, they enjoy managing complex systems and directing people and tasks and they have strong problem-solving skills.
There are two types of project managers:
- Managers of One Large Project
- Managers of Multiple Smaller Projects.
Essential Skills of Project Managers include:
- Effective Communication Negotiation Scheduling & Time Management
- Leadership: Building and Leading a Team Technical Expertise
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Training Opportunities
There are several ways to become certified in Project Management. Formal training can be provided through most Universities and Colleges in BC.
The Project Management Association of Canada
The Project Management Association of Canada outlines ways to be become certified.
https://www.pmac-agpc.ca/certificationThe Project Management Institute
The Project Management Institute provides formal training and certification in Project Management that is recognized internationally.
https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmpUBC Sauder School
UBC Sauder School offers a 6-week introductory course which can provide the fundamentals of project management.
https://continuingstudies.sauder.ubc.ca/courses/project-management-fundamentalsOkanagan College
Okanagan College offers a Distance Study alternative which allows students to continue working while taking the program.
https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/project-management-certificateDid you know?
By the year 2027, 84% of management teams across the sector will retire. Project Managers are essential to the marine industry sustaining itself in BC (Malatest & Associates, 2017).