{"id":304,"date":"2020-12-23T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=304"},"modified":"2025-12-02T11:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:34:40","slug":"plan-your-2021-project-management-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/plan-your-2021-project-management-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan your 2021 Project Management Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As you would approach any high impact effort, you need a plan for your own professional development. Your Project Management Skill Development plan should be more than just \u201cget a new job!\u201d which in fact, is a desired outcome not a plan. Carefully consider your goals, resources, and timeline to create a measurable and actionable skill development plan. To keep your career on track, including a job change or advancement, apply your project management skills to your own development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"Skills-Are-the-Buzz-Word-of-2021\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/plan-your-2021-project-management-training\/#Skills-Are-the-Buzz-Word-of-2021\">Skills Are the Buzz Word of 2021<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/plan-your-2021-project-management-training\/#Your-2021-Project-Manager-Skill-Development-Plan\">Your 2021 Project Manager Skill Development Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/plan-your-2021-project-management-training\/#Be-Ready\">Be Ready<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/plan-your-2021-project-management-training\/#Commit-to-Your-Plan\">Commit to Your Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1.png\" alt=\"7 Secrets to Passing the PMP Exam\" class=\"wp-image-98\" style=\"width:402px;height:152px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1.png 803w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1-768x290.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"4091cf73-280a-4cd8-be87-aec72cada392\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1779790222000-5737004864\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1779790222000-5737004864\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Skills-Are-the-Buzz-Word-of-2021\">Skills Are the Buzz Word of 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">To start your Project Management Skill Development Plan, you need to know the skills that you will be gaining through your work. The past year has changed what skills are in most demand and what recruiters are considering in candidates. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">&nbsp;The below chart captures the top skills from three vetted sources (CNBC, Forbes, and Indeed.com). Review it and keep in mind which would be a new skill for you and what would be an existing skill to expand. Note that core Project Management skills, such as those included in <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\">Project Management Institute certifications<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">, are included.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/2021%20Training%20Plan%201.png\" alt=\"2021 Training Plan 1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #595959;\">Sources: <\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/11\/04\/these-are-the-5-most-valuable-skills-to-learn-right-now-says-futuristand-where-to-find-free-online-courses.html\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">5 Most Valuable Skills To Learn Right Now<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #595959;\">, <\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2020\/11\/09\/the-top-10-skills-recruiters-are-looking-for-in-2021\/\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Top 10 Skills Recruiters Are Looking for in 2021<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #595959;\">, and <\/span><\/em><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/in-demand-skills\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">In Demand Skills<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Your Project Management Skill Development Plan should also include formal Project Management skills. If you know Agile, then add <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/scaled-agile-framework-safe-certification\"><span style=\"color: #366195;\">Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe-SA)<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\"> and\/or <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/dasm-certification\"><span style=\"color: #366195;\">Disciplined Agile: Foundations of Agile<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\">. If you have years of experience in Project Management, expand your formal skills with Business Analysis training such as <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/ccba-certification-training\"><span style=\"color: #366195;\">CCBA Certification Training<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Your-2021-Project-Manager-Skill-Development-Plan\">Your 2021 Project Manager Skill Development Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/f.hubspotusercontent40.net\/hubfs\/3294842\/Dealing%20with%20Unengaged%20Stakeholders.jpg\" alt=\"Dealing with Unengaged Stakeholders\" width=\"300\">With the <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"about:blank\">PMP\u00ae certification exam changing on Jan. 2, 2021<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: black;\">, all current and aspiring PMP\u00ae certification holders should know the content changes as they reflect international research into the profession. Your Project Manager Skill Development plan should reflect formal project management skills and business acumen skills. If you are a project manager, you know how to make a plan. You can even use your favorite project management software to plan your 2021 skill development work. Use these guidelines to kick start your planning:<\/span><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Set Skill Goals<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"> \u2013 identify the skills to focus on; for example: project methodologies, project management certification, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Styles, Team Leadership, Team Performance, and more. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Organize and Prioritize<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"> \u2013 go through your skill list and complete two steps:<\/span>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Identify each skill as either \u201cGrow,\u201d meaning that is it a new skill you want to develop, or, \u201cDeepen\u201d for those skills you have but need to enhance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Prioritize those that are in most need for your current job (or your future position)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Identify Resources<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"> \u2013 with a combination of your personal resources and those your company may provide, determine what you need and have for: training budget, training resources, reimbursements, discounts, and training sources<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Create Schedule<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"> \u2013 include both ongoing\/weekly learning and larger learning efforts like courses. If you have <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmi-sp-certification\">certification<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"> on your goal list, be sure to include <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmp-certification#resources\">Bootcamp and\/or Prep courses<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">, plus study time and test time. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">Document Success<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\"> \u2013 keep that LinkedIn profile updated, the resume current, and your company profile accurate. When you share your learning success and how you continuously work on your own development, you enhance your brand and keep your name on the top of other\u2019s lists. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMP Practice Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Be-Ready\">Be Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">A skill in demand for 2021? The growth mindset: one that \u201c\u2026<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainpickings.org\/2014\/01\/29\/carol-dweck-mindset\/\">thrives on challenge and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">&nbsp;Rather than thinking only in terms of a title, expand your approach to preparing for more responsibility or variety. If you are open to career possibilities, there is a greater chance that the door to opportunity will open. If you have a fixed mindset and think only in terms of titles, likely you will have a longer wait and more disappointment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Commit-to-Your-Plan\">Commit to Your Project Management Training Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same leadership you apply to be a success in your project manager work is required to make your own Project Management Skill Development plan a success story.<em><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: black;\">The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.&nbsp;<span style=\"border: none windowtext 1.0pt;\">\u2013&nbsp;<\/span>Harry Golden<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">The world continues to change, and those who have a skill tool set that can enable solutions even in evolving situations will be driving their careers forward. <\/span><span style=\"color: black;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/06\/15\/harvard-yale-researcher-future-success-is-not-a-specific-skill-its-a-type-of-thinking.html\">To make it in today\u2019s world, it\u2019s important to be agile and flexible<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #1d2228;\">. 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