Project management education and training in the USA

Abstract

Education and training within the USA in the project management field is described. This is intended to: improve understanding and acceptance of project management principles and practices; develop specific planning and control skills, including the use of particular computer software packages; and improve the success rate for project planning and execution. Training and education has traditionally been directed toward project managers and the specialists in project planning and control whose jobs are to support the project manager and the project team. In recent years, more recognition has been given to the need for training functional contributors to the projects as well, and even senior managers who are the owners or sponsors of projects, and this paper describes the various avenues available for training.