Certified Software Project Manager

Today more than ever there is a great need in the IT industry for competent and experienced software project managers. This is because today more than ever people are beginning to demand the highest quality software programs that meet their own particular requirements and budgetary constraints. Therefore if you are seriously interested in this particular area of the IT industry then you need to become a certified software project manager.

Although not all software companies require their employees to have this particular qualification it will certainly help when trying to get a job and also help you to get a much improved salary offer. But in order to obtain this certification you will actually need to return to school or college in order to complete the course. However if you find that you neither have the time or the funds to return full time to school/college to get this particular certification you can look at taking part in an online course instead.

On average it will take around 3 years in order for a person to complete all their training and to take the exams which will then provide them with the certification that they need. Generally you will find that most courses where a person wishes to become a certified software project manager it will be broken up into 6 individual courses which are as follows:-

1. What makes up the foundations of software project management. 2. The essentials with regards to software engineering. 3. The principles that relate to the testing of software. 4. Business context and the legal considerations in relation to software project management. 5. How to effectively management your own software teams/personnel. 6. Finally the importance of software quality assurance.

However once you have attained your certification upon completion of the course and passing the exams you will be able to define those tasks more clearly which are involved in relation to software project management. You will also find it much easier to complete a project that you are given effectively and efficiently. As the manager of the team it is your task to keep those within it motivated and you will be involved in all aspects of the project. From the planning stage through to the testing of the project.

Of all the roles that will be involved in the creation of a software product the role of the software project manager is the most important. Without a certified software project manager in charge of the project in hand then no will know what it is they are meant to be doing as well as when they should have it done by. Therefore if you are looking for a career in IT that offers you a challenge this may be the perfect job for you.