{"id":55012,"date":"2026-01-10T04:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T09:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-mondaycomblog.kinsta.cloud\/?post_type=pm&#038;p=55012"},"modified":"2026-01-25T08:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T13:15:38","slug":"project-management-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-management-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"What qualifies as project management experience?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The market for <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/guide-to-project-management\/\">project management<\/a> talent is hot \u2014 workers with project management experience and skills are in high demand as businesses shift to become more project-oriented.<\/p>\n<p>While COVID-19 did have a big impact on the workforce, hiring for project management roles improved in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/library\/2021-job-report-12859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">37<\/a>\u00a0countries in the last few months of 2020.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in a project management role, this article is a great introduction to exactly what qualifies as project management experience, the essential soft skills, and how to enrich your work experience in the field.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What is project management experience?<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Project management is first-hand involvement in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and handing over a project.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, even if you don&#8217;t have the title &#8220;Project Manager&#8221; on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cakeresume.com\/resources\/project-managers-resume-examples-formats-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your resume<\/a>, if you\u2019ve spent time planning, leading, directing, and managing projects \u2014 you have project management experience.<\/p>\n<p>In a broad sense, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/7-tips-becoming-effective-project-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project manager<\/a>\u00a0is an ace at taking a project from start to finish. They are responsible for everything that leads to completing a project on time, on budget, and within the planned scope, in addition to problem-solving along the way.<\/p>\n<p>They also typically have some experience with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"project management software\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/the-complete-project-management-software-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project management software<\/a> like monday.com. It&#8217;s an excellent sandbox of sorts for those who want to organize and practice efficient project management work because the easy-to-use and interactive Work OS makes it easy to plan and coordinate projects from ideation to handover.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55024 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board.png\" alt=\"monday.com project board provides an outline of activities, status, priority, budget and platform.\" width=\"1746\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board.png 1746w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-1536x1056.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1746px) 100vw, 1746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com\u2019s project board, for example, provides you with a step-by-step project framework. It breaks down every phase of a project into deliverable tasks or activities while allowing for room to record and track the costs associated with the execution of a project.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how monday.com can give you essential project management experience, check out this YouTube video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Project Management, a quick tutorial | monday.com tutorials\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ug5TyvMd-3Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What qualifies as project management experience?<\/h2>\n<p>What counts as project management experience depends on the experience level, the registering body, or the job you&#8217;re looking to apply for.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose you want to take a project management job, you\u2019ll need an <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/agile-project-management-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agile project management certification<\/a> with its own requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Project Management Institute is the most widely accepted source of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management professional (PMP) certification<\/a>. To get its PMP certification, at least 4,500 hours of experience in managing projects is required.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Certified Associate in Project Management\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/associate-in-project-mangement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Certified Associate in Project Management<\/a> degree, you need a minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in leading a project and 35 hours of project management training.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Certification is just the first step. You\u2019ll also need experience in the relevant areas of project management. Let\u2019s dive into the essential duties that count as project management experience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Get officially certified in monday.com and showcase your expertise with a diploma and digital badge, powered by monday academy. <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/academy\/catalog?type=Certification&amp;utm_medium=mondayblog&amp;utm_source=blogtext&amp;utm_campaign=academycertifications\">Get an official monday.com certification.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Planning defines the full scope of a project. The project manager creates a blueprint that will guide the entire project, clarifying its scope, necessary resources, anticipated timeframe, communication strategy, and more.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com makes planning easy and convenient because it breaks down the planning phase of a project into simple, color-coded steps that are easy to follow, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55029 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board.png\" alt=\"monday.com project board assigns and keep track of project activities\" width=\"1899\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board.png 1899w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-1024x500.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-1536x751.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1899px) 100vw, 1899px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also assign tasks to individuals on your team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55034 size-full\" title=\"monday.com planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board.png\" alt=\"monday.com planning board assigns activities to team members\" width=\"889\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board.png 889w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-768x451.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com lets project managers assign timelines to activities allocated to individual team members.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55039 size-full\" title=\"monday.com planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2.png\" alt=\"monday.com planning board assigns tasks to teams and sets timelines\" width=\"808\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2.png 808w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Leading<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers need to exemplify various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/top-8-leadership-traits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leadership traits<\/a>, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to guide their teams through project procedures.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot that goes into leadership, including <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"team management\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/team-management\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">team management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com features a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360010699760-The-Workload-View\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workload view<\/a>\u00a0that shows PMs how their teams\u2019 work is divided. The window also tells you who\u2019s over or under capacity, so that you can assign new tasks appropriately.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55044 size-full\" title=\"monday.com customer success planning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning.png\" alt=\"monday.com customer success planning feature\" width=\"1544\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning.png 1544w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-1536x1086.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1544px) 100vw, 1544px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Color codes are used to gauge progress on different customers&#8217; projects. With this, you can tell at a glimpse how far you are from achieving success every day, week, and month.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Execution<\/h3>\n<p>Once everything is planned and distributed amongst the team, the work begins.<\/p>\n<p>The plans are tracked and monitored by the project manager to ensure that the project remains within scope.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55054 size-full\" title=\"project tracker\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker.png\" alt=\"monday.com project tracker\" width=\"1754\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker.png 1754w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-1536x991.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1754px) 100vw, 1754px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many project activities either recur or follow similar patterns. For such tasks, monday.com gives you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360000221159-How-To-Create-Recurring-Tasks?abcb=79926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">options and tips<\/a>\u00a0to set up in such a way that you don\u2019t have to use new groups or board structures when the tasks recur. This makes the execution of such tasks easy and effortless.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55059 size-full\" title=\"creating automations on monday.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2.png\" alt=\"creating automations on monday.com\" width=\"1880\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2.png 1880w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-1536x757.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you work on a project, you may need supporting tasks in your workflow for easy execution \u2014 monday.com has a provision for that, too.<\/p>\n<p>The software allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360011905480-The-Subitems?abcb=85926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create subitems<\/a> on your board for a deeper and clearer structure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55064 size-full\" title=\"how to create subitems on monday.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-subitems.gif\" alt=\"video showing how to create subitems on monday.com\" width=\"1261\" height=\"528\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Time management<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers have to be excellent timekeepers because it\u2019s their responsibility to keep team members on their toes and activities on schedule. When <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-management-challenges\/\">project challenges<\/a> arise, they resolve them fast and communicate with all affected stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>For easy and convenient time management, monday.com provides PMs with a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360017206280-The-Timeline-View?abcb=90392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timeline view<\/a> window.<\/p>\n<p>The timeline view is a representation of timeframes for all your projects. With this visual representation, you can tell at a glance how much time your team has to complete a project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55069 size-full\" title=\"monday.com marketing overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview.png\" alt=\"time management with monday.com marketing overview feature\" width=\"1845\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview.png 1845w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-1536x801.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1845px) 100vw, 1845px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also put small timelines next to tasks in the table view, which can be viewed in the image below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55119 size-full\" title=\"monday.com marketing overview gif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-gif.gif\" alt=\"video showing how to use monday.com\u2019s marketing overview feature\" width=\"1750\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more information on monday.com\u2019s timeline view, check out this YouTube video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is the timeline?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMIuoe72g4M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Budget<\/h3>\n<p>Budgeting is a key PM skill that determines how far your project can go.\u00a0If financial issues arise, they find solutions that ensure projects remain within the proposed financial scope.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com has a <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/budget-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget tracker<\/a> that you can use to monitor how much money you allocate to different activities. This prevents scope creep and impulse expenditures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55079 size-full\" title=\"budget tracking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking.png\" alt=\"budget tracking on monday.com\" width=\"1999\" height=\"965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking.png 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-1536x741.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers keep a record of every activity that\u2019s related to the projects they lead, using tools that collect data and relay status reports.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002187819-The-Dashboards?abcb=74874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dashboard<\/a> makes documentation almost automatic by providing you with multiple tools. It displays all documented information in one place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55084 size-full\" title=\"monday.com documentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation.png\" alt=\"Documentation of employee satisfaction on monday.com\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation.png 1920w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-1536x811.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of an employee satisfaction board built using monday.com\u2019s dashboard feature. It has color-coded graphs and pie charts representing the employees\u2019 cultural needs, teamwork, opinions, and goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55089 size-full\" title=\"monday.com documentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2.png\" alt=\"Documentation of sales on monday.com\u2019s sales leaderboard\" width=\"1822\" height=\"1103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2.png 1822w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-1536x930.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1822px) 100vw, 1822px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The above dashboard shows a sales leaderboard, which automatically collects and documents data like deals closed and progress made by each salesperson.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>Maintenance is another important project management experience that entails tracking and enabling all project activities in line with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"project plan\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/how-to-write-a-killer-project-plan-in-6-simple-steps\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It includes troubleshooting and sustenance to improve your chances for success.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you get project management experience?<\/h2>\n<a class=\"twitter-box\" arial-label=\"Tweet\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'targetWindow','toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes, width=800,height=450'); return false;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=\">The easiest way to get PM experience is by finding a way to serve in a project management role, even without a title or certification.<span><\/span><\/a>\n<p>The following are ways you can serve in a project leadership capacity and get valuable project management experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volunteering to manage small projects for your company: <\/strong>whenever you can, volunteer to manage different projects for different organizations \u2014 it\u2019s not all for nothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shadowing with a mentor:<\/strong> in their careers, mentors have probably made mistakes that you can learn from.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invest in some quality project management courses: <\/strong>some courses are built to expose students to important industry knowledge and experience, and also provide openings for students to network with PMOs who can help them land jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project management events and webinars:<\/strong> like courses, you can register for approved official project management events and <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webinars<\/a> that can lead to certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PMP certification: <\/strong>we mentioned this before, but to reiterate, there are many types of PMP certifications, depending on your education level and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Use monday.com to start managing project management skills<\/h2>\n<p>monday.com is the Work OS that you need to build your project management skills successfully.<\/p>\n<p>The platform is a visual interface where you can conveniently plan, organize, and keep track of your team\u2019s work in one place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55094 size-full\" title=\"monday.com team management\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-team-management.gif\" alt=\"manage your project and teams with monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com gives you several project management views to choose from. You can accurately track progress and assign tasks based on priorities, in a way that works for you specifically.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55099 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project management tools\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-management-tools.gif\" alt=\"different project management views on monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to automate processes on monday.com. This eliminates a percentage of manual work from project management and makes your life much easier.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55104 size-full\" title=\"Project automation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Project-automation.gif\" alt=\"Automating project management processes on monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com is compatible with a variety of project management tools. When you install the Work OS, you can integrate it with tools you already use, transfer your data, and continue working with limited interruption.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55109 size-full\" title=\"monday.com integration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-integration-1.gif\" alt=\"monday.com integrates with tools you are already using\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com&#8217;s user-friendly templates don\u2019t require any technical knowledge to set up and get started.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55114 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project planning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning.gif\" alt=\"making project plans on monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>You don\u2019t need to be a project manager to get project management experience<\/h2>\n<p>Contrary to what many people think, you don\u2019t need to have the title \u201cProject Manager\u201d on your resume to get project management experience. Many people manage projects every day without thinking of themselves as project managers.<\/p>\n<p>Those looking to improve their processes and gain project management skills with ease can start their exploration with monday.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The market for project management talent is hot \u2014 workers with project management experience and skills are in high demand as businesses shift to become more project-oriented. While COVID-19 did have a big impact on the workforce, hiring for project management roles improved in\u00a037\u00a0countries in the last few months of &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":276847,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"pages\/cornerstone-primary.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Project Management Experience: Skills That Actually Matter (2026)","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Find out which activities qualify as project management experience so you can spend your time working in areas that build your skills.","monday_item_id":18042566299,"monday_board_id":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[13904],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-project-management"],"acf":{"lobby_image":false,"post_thumbnail_title":"","hide_post_info":false,"hide_bottom_cta":false,"hide_from_blog":false,"cluster":"","banner_url":"","main_text_banner":"","sub_title_banner":"","sub_title_banner_second":"","banner_button_text":"","below_banner_line":"","display_dates":"updated","landing_page_layout":false,"featured_image_link":"","use_customized_cta":true,"cta_button":{"title":"Sign up for high quality content","url":"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/3ce1811bf93765f24eaf8a119ac6436f?r=use1","target":""},"display_subscribe_widget":true,"custom_schema_code":"","post_date":"20250125","sidebar_color_banner":"","custom_tags":false,"faqs":[{"faq_title":"FAQs","faq_shortcode":"","faq":[{"question":"Does project management experience require a job title?","answer":"<p>No. Project management experience is based on what you\u2019ve done, not your job title. If you\u2019ve planned work, coordinated people, managed timelines, budgets, or deliverables, that experience qualifies even if \u201cproject manager\u201d was not your formal role.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"How much project management experience do you need for a PM role?","answer":"<p>The amount of experience required depends on the role and employer. Entry-level positions often value hands-on coordination and planning experience, while senior roles expect several years managing complex projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"What counts as project management experience on a resume?","answer":"<p>Experience that counts includes planning tasks, leading teams, managing timelines, tracking budgets, handling risks, and communicating with stakeholders. Highlight outcomes and responsibilities rather than titles to clearly show your project management involvement.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"Can certifications replace project management experience?","answer":"<p>Certifications support your credibility but do not replace real experience. Employers typically look for a combination of hands-on project work and formal training. Certifications help validate skills, while experience proves you can apply them effectively.<\/p>\n"}]}],"activate_cta_banner":false,"hide_time_to_read":false,"disclaimer":"","cornerstone_hero_cta_override":{"label":"","url":""},"show_contact_sales_button":"default","menu_cta_override":{"label":"","url":""},"override_contact_sales_label":"","override_contact_sales_url":"","custom_header_banner":false,"parse_from_google_doc":false,"content_doc":"<p>The market for <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/guide-to-project-management\/\">project management<\/a> talent is hot \u2014 workers with project management experience and skills are in high demand as businesses shift to become more project-oriented.<\/p>\n<p>While COVID-19 did have a big impact on the workforce, hiring for project management roles improved in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/library\/2021-job-report-12859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">37<\/a>\u00a0countries in the last few months of 2020.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in a project management role, this article is a great introduction to exactly what qualifies as project management experience, the essential soft skills, and how to enrich your work experience in the field.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started with monday.com\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started with monday.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What is project management experience?<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Project management is first-hand involvement in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and handing over a project.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, even if you don&#8217;t have the title &#8220;Project Manager&#8221; on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cakeresume.com\/resources\/project-managers-resume-examples-formats-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your resume<\/a>, if you\u2019ve spent time planning, leading, directing, and managing projects \u2014 you have project management experience.<\/p>\n<p>In a broad sense, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/7-tips-becoming-effective-project-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project manager<\/a>\u00a0is an ace at taking a project from start to finish. They are responsible for everything that leads to completing a project on time, on budget, and within the planned scope, in addition to problem-solving along the way.<\/p>\n<p>They also typically have some experience with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"project management software\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/the-complete-project-management-software-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project management software<\/a> like monday.com. It&#8217;s an excellent sandbox of sorts for those who want to organize and practice efficient project management work because the easy-to-use and interactive Work OS makes it easy to plan and coordinate projects from ideation to handover.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55024 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board.png\" alt=\"monday.com project board provides an outline of activities, status, priority, budget and platform.\" width=\"1746\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board.png 1746w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-board-1536x1056.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1746px) 100vw, 1746px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com\u2019s project board, for example, provides you with a step-by-step project framework. It breaks down every phase of a project into deliverable tasks or activities while allowing for room to record and track the costs associated with the execution of a project.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how monday.com can give you essential project management experience, check out this YouTube video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Project Management, a quick tutorial | monday.com tutorials\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ug5TyvMd-3Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What qualifies as project management experience?<\/h2>\n<p>What counts as project management experience depends on the experience level, the registering body, or the job you&#8217;re looking to apply for.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose you want to take a project management job, you\u2019ll need an <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/agile-project-management-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agile project management certification<\/a> with its own requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Project Management Institute is the most widely accepted source of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management professional (PMP) certification<\/a>. To get its PMP certification, at least 4,500 hours of experience in managing projects is required.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Certified Associate in Project Management\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/associate-in-project-mangement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Certified Associate in Project Management<\/a> degree, you need a minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in leading a project and 35 hours of project management training.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Certification is just the first step. You\u2019ll also need experience in the relevant areas of project management. Let\u2019s dive into the essential duties that count as project management experience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Get officially certified in monday.com and showcase your expertise with a diploma and digital badge, powered by monday academy. <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/academy\/catalog?type=Certification&amp;utm_medium=mondayblog&amp;utm_source=blogtext&amp;utm_campaign=academycertifications\">Get an official monday.com certification.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Planning defines the full scope of a project. The project manager creates a blueprint that will guide the entire project, clarifying its scope, necessary resources, anticipated timeframe, communication strategy, and more.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com makes planning easy and convenient because it breaks down the planning phase of a project into simple, color-coded steps that are easy to follow, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55029 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board.png\" alt=\"monday.com project board assigns and keep track of project activities\" width=\"1899\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board.png 1899w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-1024x500.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-1536x751.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1899px) 100vw, 1899px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also assign tasks to individuals on your team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55034 size-full\" title=\"monday.com planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board.png\" alt=\"monday.com planning board assigns activities to team members\" width=\"889\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board.png 889w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-768x451.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com lets project managers assign timelines to activities allocated to individual team members.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55039 size-full\" title=\"monday.com planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2.png\" alt=\"monday.com planning board assigns tasks to teams and sets timelines\" width=\"808\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2.png 808w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Leading<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers need to exemplify various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/top-8-leadership-traits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leadership traits<\/a>, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to guide their teams through project procedures.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot that goes into leadership, including <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"team management\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/team-management\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">team management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com features a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360010699760-The-Workload-View\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workload view<\/a>\u00a0that shows PMs how their teams\u2019 work is divided. The window also tells you who\u2019s over or under capacity, so that you can assign new tasks appropriately.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55044 size-full\" title=\"monday.com customer success planning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning.png\" alt=\"monday.com customer success planning feature\" width=\"1544\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning.png 1544w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-1536x1086.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1544px) 100vw, 1544px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Color codes are used to gauge progress on different customers&#8217; projects. With this, you can tell at a glimpse how far you are from achieving success every day, week, and month.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Execution<\/h3>\n<p>Once everything is planned and distributed amongst the team, the work begins.<\/p>\n<p>The plans are tracked and monitored by the project manager to ensure that the project remains within scope.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55054 size-full\" title=\"project tracker\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker.png\" alt=\"monday.com project tracker\" width=\"1754\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker.png 1754w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-1536x991.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1754px) 100vw, 1754px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many project activities either recur or follow similar patterns. For such tasks, monday.com gives you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360000221159-How-To-Create-Recurring-Tasks?abcb=79926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">options and tips<\/a>\u00a0to set up in such a way that you don\u2019t have to use new groups or board structures when the tasks recur. This makes the execution of such tasks easy and effortless.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55059 size-full\" title=\"creating automations on monday.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2.png\" alt=\"creating automations on monday.com\" width=\"1880\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2.png 1880w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-1536x757.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you work on a project, you may need supporting tasks in your workflow for easy execution \u2014 monday.com has a provision for that, too.<\/p>\n<p>The software allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360011905480-The-Subitems?abcb=85926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create subitems<\/a> on your board for a deeper and clearer structure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55064 size-full\" title=\"how to create subitems on monday.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-subitems.gif\" alt=\"video showing how to create subitems on monday.com\" width=\"1261\" height=\"528\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Time management<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers have to be excellent timekeepers because it\u2019s their responsibility to keep team members on their toes and activities on schedule. When <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-management-challenges\/\">project challenges<\/a> arise, they resolve them fast and communicate with all affected stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>For easy and convenient time management, monday.com provides PMs with a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360017206280-The-Timeline-View?abcb=90392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timeline view<\/a> window.<\/p>\n<p>The timeline view is a representation of timeframes for all your projects. With this visual representation, you can tell at a glance how much time your team has to complete a project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55069 size-full\" title=\"monday.com marketing overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview.png\" alt=\"time management with monday.com marketing overview feature\" width=\"1845\" height=\"962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview.png 1845w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-1536x801.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1845px) 100vw, 1845px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also put small timelines next to tasks in the table view, which can be viewed in the image below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55119 size-full\" title=\"monday.com marketing overview gif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-gif.gif\" alt=\"video showing how to use monday.com\u2019s marketing overview feature\" width=\"1750\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more information on monday.com\u2019s timeline view, check out this YouTube video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is the timeline?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMIuoe72g4M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Budget<\/h3>\n<p>Budgeting is a key PM skill that determines how far your project can go.\u00a0If financial issues arise, they find solutions that ensure projects remain within the proposed financial scope.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com has a <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/budget-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget tracker<\/a> that you can use to monitor how much money you allocate to different activities. This prevents scope creep and impulse expenditures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55079 size-full\" title=\"budget tracking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking.png\" alt=\"budget tracking on monday.com\" width=\"1999\" height=\"965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking.png 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-1536x741.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers keep a record of every activity that\u2019s related to the projects they lead, using tools that collect data and relay status reports.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002187819-The-Dashboards?abcb=74874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dashboard<\/a> makes documentation almost automatic by providing you with multiple tools. It displays all documented information in one place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55084 size-full\" title=\"monday.com documentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation.png\" alt=\"Documentation of employee satisfaction on monday.com\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation.png 1920w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-1536x811.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of an employee satisfaction board built using monday.com\u2019s dashboard feature. It has color-coded graphs and pie charts representing the employees\u2019 cultural needs, teamwork, opinions, and goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55089 size-full\" title=\"monday.com documentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2.png\" alt=\"Documentation of sales on monday.com\u2019s sales leaderboard\" width=\"1822\" height=\"1103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2.png 1822w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-1536x930.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1822px) 100vw, 1822px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The above dashboard shows a sales leaderboard, which automatically collects and documents data like deals closed and progress made by each salesperson.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>Maintenance is another important project management experience that entails tracking and enabling all project activities in line with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"project plan\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/how-to-write-a-killer-project-plan-in-6-simple-steps\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It includes troubleshooting and sustenance to improve your chances for success.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you get project management experience?<\/h2>\n<a class=\"twitter-box\" arial-label=\"Tweet\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'targetWindow','toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes, width=800,height=450'); return false;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=\">The easiest way to get PM experience is by finding a way to serve in a project management role, even without a title or certification.<span><\/span><\/a>\n<p>The following are ways you can serve in a project leadership capacity and get valuable project management experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volunteering to manage small projects for your company: <\/strong>whenever you can, volunteer to manage different projects for different organizations \u2014 it\u2019s not all for nothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shadowing with a mentor:<\/strong> in their careers, mentors have probably made mistakes that you can learn from.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invest in some quality project management courses: <\/strong>some courses are built to expose students to important industry knowledge and experience, and also provide openings for students to network with PMOs who can help them land jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project management events and webinars:<\/strong> like courses, you can register for approved official project management events and <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webinars<\/a> that can lead to certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PMP certification: <\/strong>we mentioned this before, but to reiterate, there are many types of PMP certifications, depending on your education level and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Use monday.com to start managing project management skills<\/h2>\n<p>monday.com is the Work OS that you need to build your project management skills successfully.<\/p>\n<p>The platform is a visual interface where you can conveniently plan, organize, and keep track of your team\u2019s work in one place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55094 size-full\" title=\"monday.com team management\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-team-management.gif\" alt=\"manage your project and teams with monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com gives you several project management views to choose from. You can accurately track progress and assign tasks based on priorities, in a way that works for you specifically.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55099 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project management tools\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-management-tools.gif\" alt=\"different project management views on monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also possible to automate processes on monday.com. This eliminates a percentage of manual work from project management and makes your life much easier.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55104 size-full\" title=\"Project automation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Project-automation.gif\" alt=\"Automating project management processes on monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com is compatible with a variety of project management tools. When you install the Work OS, you can integrate it with tools you already use, transfer your data, and continue working with limited interruption.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55109 size-full\" title=\"monday.com integration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-integration-1.gif\" alt=\"monday.com integrates with tools you are already using\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com&#8217;s user-friendly templates don\u2019t require any technical knowledge to set up and get started.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55114 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project planning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning.gif\" alt=\"making project plans on monday.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>You don\u2019t need to be a project manager to get project management experience<\/h2>\n<p>Contrary to what many people think, you don\u2019t need to have the title \u201cProject Manager\u201d on your resume to get project management experience. Many people manage projects every day without thinking of themselves as project managers.<\/p>\n<p>Those looking to improve their processes and gain project management skills with ease can start their exploration with monday.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n","sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content_1","blocks":[{"main_heading":"","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>The market for <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/guide-to-project-management\/\">project management<\/a> talent is hot \u2014 workers with project management experience and skills are in high demand as businesses shift to become more project-oriented.<\/p>\n<p>While COVID-19 did have a big impact on the workforce, hiring for project management roles improved in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/library\/2021-job-report-12859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">37<\/a>\u00a0countries in the last few months of 2020.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in a project management role, this article is a great introduction to exactly what qualifies as project management experience, the essential soft skills, and how to enrich your work experience in the field.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"monday.com | for whatever project you run\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/50MWziFPgU4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"What is project management experience?","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<blockquote><p>Project management is first-hand involvement in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and handing over a project.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, even if you don\u2019t have the title \u201cProject Manager\u201d on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cakeresume.com\/resources\/project-managers-resume-examples-formats-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your resume<\/a>, if you\u2019ve spent time planning, leading, directing, and managing projects \u2014 you have project management experience.<\/p>\n<p>In a broad sense, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/7-tips-becoming-effective-project-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project manager<\/a>\u00a0is an ace at taking a project from start to finish. They are responsible for everything that leads to completing a project on time, on budget, and within the planned scope, in addition to problem-solving along the way.<\/p>\n<p>They also typically have some experience with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"project management software\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/the-complete-project-management-software-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project management software<\/a> like monday.com. It\u2019s an excellent sandbox of sorts for those who want to organize and practice efficient project management work because the easy-to-use and interactive Work OS makes it easy to plan and coordinate projects from ideation to handover.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-288341 size-large\" title=\"monday.com project board\" src=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Project_management-46-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Project_management-46-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Project_management-46-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Project_management-46-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Project_management-46-1536x844.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Project_management-46.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com\u2019s project board, for example, provides you with a step-by-step project framework. It breaks down every phase of a project into deliverable tasks or activities while allowing for room to record and track the costs associated with the execution of a project.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on how monday.com can give you essential project management experience, check out this YouTube video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Project Management, a quick tutorial | monday.com tutorials\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ug5TyvMd-3Y?feature=oembed\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"What qualifies as project management experience?","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>What counts as project management experience depends on the experience level, the registering body, or the job you\u2019re looking to apply for.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose you want to take a project management job, you\u2019ll need an <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/rnd\/agile-project-management-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agile project management certification<\/a> with its own requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Project Management Institute is the most widely accepted source of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management professional (PMP) certification<\/a>. To get its PMP certification, at least 4,500 hours of experience in managing projects is required.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"Certified Associate in Project Management\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/associate-in-project-mangement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Certified Associate in Project Management<\/a> degree, you need a minimum of 1,500 hours of experience in leading a project and 35 hours of project management training.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Certification is just the first step. You\u2019ll also need experience in the relevant areas of project management. Let\u2019s dive into the essential duties that count as project management experience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Get officially certified in monday.com and showcase your expertise with a diploma and digital badge, powered by monday academy. <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/academy\/catalog?type=Certification&amp;utm_medium=mondayblog&amp;utm_source=blogtext&amp;utm_campaign=academycertifications\">Get an official monday.com certification.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Planning defines the full scope of a project. The project manager creates a blueprint that will guide the entire project, clarifying its scope, necessary resources, anticipated timeframe, communication strategy, and more.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com makes planning easy and convenient because it breaks down the planning phase of a project into simple, color-coded steps that are easy to follow, as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55029 size-full\" title=\"monday.com project planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1899px) 100vw, 1899px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board.png 1899w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-1024x500.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-project-planning-board-1536x751.png 1536w\" alt=\"monday.com project board assigns and keep track of project activities\" width=\"1899\" height=\"928\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also assign tasks to individuals on your team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55034 size-full\" title=\"monday.com planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board.png 889w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-768x451.png 768w\" alt=\"monday.com planning board assigns activities to team members\" width=\"889\" height=\"522\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com lets project managers assign timelines to activities allocated to individual team members.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55039 size-full\" title=\"monday.com planning board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2.png 808w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-planning-board-2-768x527.png 768w\" alt=\"monday.com planning board assigns tasks to teams and sets timelines\" width=\"808\" height=\"554\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Leading<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers need to exemplify various\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/top-8-leadership-traits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leadership traits<\/a>, interpersonal skills, and communication skills to guide their teams through project procedures.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot that goes into leadership, including <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"team management\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/team-management\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">team management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com features a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360010699760-The-Workload-View\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workload view<\/a>\u00a0that shows PMs how their teams\u2019 work is divided. The window also tells you who\u2019s over or under capacity, so that you can assign new tasks appropriately.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55044 size-full\" title=\"monday.com customer success planning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1544px) 100vw, 1544px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning.png 1544w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-customer-success-planning-1536x1086.png 1536w\" alt=\"monday.com customer success planning feature\" width=\"1544\" height=\"1092\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Color codes are used to gauge progress on different customers\u2019 projects. With this, you can tell at a glimpse how far you are from achieving success every day, week, and month.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Execution<\/h3>\n<p>Once everything is planned and distributed amongst the team, the work begins.<\/p>\n<p>The plans are tracked and monitored by the project manager to ensure that the project remains within scope.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55054 size-full\" title=\"project tracker\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1754px) 100vw, 1754px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker.png 1754w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-1024x661.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/project-tracker-1536x991.png 1536w\" alt=\"monday.com project tracker\" width=\"1754\" height=\"1132\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many project activities either recur or follow similar patterns. For such tasks, monday.com gives you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360000221159-How-To-Create-Recurring-Tasks?abcb=79926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">options and tips<\/a>\u00a0to set up in such a way that you don\u2019t have to use new groups or board structures when the tasks recur. This makes the execution of such tasks easy and effortless.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55059 size-full\" title=\"creating automations on monday.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2.png 1880w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-automations-2-1536x757.png 1536w\" alt=\"creating automations on monday.com\" width=\"1880\" height=\"927\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you work on a project, you may need supporting tasks in your workflow for easy execution \u2014 monday.com has a provision for that, too.<\/p>\n<p>The software allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360011905480-The-Subitems?abcb=85926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create subitems<\/a> on your board for a deeper and clearer structure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55064 size-full\" title=\"how to create subitems on monday.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-subitems.gif\" alt=\"video showing how to create subitems on monday.com\" width=\"1261\" height=\"528\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Time management<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers have to be excellent timekeepers because it\u2019s their responsibility to keep team members on their toes and activities on schedule. When <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-management-challenges\/\">project challenges<\/a> arise, they resolve them fast and communicate with all affected stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>For easy and convenient time management, monday.com provides PMs with a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360017206280-The-Timeline-View?abcb=90392\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timeline view<\/a> window.<\/p>\n<p>The timeline view is a representation of timeframes for all your projects. With this visual representation, you can tell at a glance how much time your team has to complete a project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55069 size-full\" title=\"monday.com marketing overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1845px) 100vw, 1845px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview.png 1845w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-1536x801.png 1536w\" alt=\"time management with monday.com marketing overview feature\" width=\"1845\" height=\"962\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also put small timelines next to tasks in the table view, which can be viewed in the image below.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55119 size-full\" title=\"monday.com marketing overview gif\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-marketing-overview-gif.gif\" alt=\"video showing how to use monday.com\u2019s marketing overview feature\" width=\"1750\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For more information on monday.com\u2019s timeline view, check out this YouTube video:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">5. Budget<\/h3>\n<p>Budgeting is a key PM skill that determines how far your project can go.\u00a0If financial issues arise, they find solutions that ensure projects remain within the proposed financial scope.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com has a <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/templates\/budget-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget tracker<\/a> that you can use to monitor how much money you allocate to different activities. This prevents scope creep and impulse expenditures.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55079 size-full\" title=\"budget tracking\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking.png 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/budget-tracking-1536x741.png 1536w\" alt=\"budget tracking on monday.com\" width=\"1999\" height=\"965\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Project managers keep a record of every activity that\u2019s related to the projects they lead, using tools that collect data and relay status reports.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360002187819-The-Dashboards?abcb=74874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dashboard<\/a> makes documentation almost automatic by providing you with multiple tools. It displays all documented information in one place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55084 size-full\" title=\"monday.com documentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation.png 1920w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-1536x811.png 1536w\" alt=\"Documentation of employee satisfaction on monday.com\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1014\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of an employee satisfaction board built using monday.com\u2019s dashboard feature. It has color-coded graphs and pie charts representing the employees\u2019 cultural needs, teamwork, opinions, and goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55089 size-full\" title=\"monday.com documentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1822px) 100vw, 1822px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2.png 1822w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/monday.com-documentation-2-1536x930.png 1536w\" alt=\"Documentation of sales on monday.com\u2019s sales leaderboard\" width=\"1822\" height=\"1103\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The above dashboard shows a sales leaderboard, which automatically collects and documents data like deals closed and progress made by each salesperson.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Maintenance<\/h3>\n<p>Maintenance is another important project management experience that entails tracking and enabling all project activities in line with the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"project plan\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/how-to-write-a-killer-project-plan-in-6-simple-steps\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">project plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It includes troubleshooting and sustenance to improve your chances for success.<\/p>\n"}]},{"main_heading":"How do you get project management experience?","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>The following are ways you can serve in a project leadership capacity and get valuable project management experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volunteering to manage small projects for your company: <\/strong>whenever you can, volunteer to manage different projects for different organizations \u2014 it\u2019s not all for nothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shadowing with a mentor:<\/strong> in their careers, mentors have probably made mistakes that you can learn from.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invest in some quality project management courses: <\/strong>some courses are built to expose students to important industry knowledge and experience, and also provide openings for students to network with PMOs who can help them land jobs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project management events and webinars:<\/strong> like courses, you can register for approved official project management events and <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webinars<\/a> that can lead to certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PMP certification: <\/strong>we mentioned this before, but to reiterate, there are many types of PMP certifications, depending on your education level and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"colored_notification","text":"<p>The easiest way to get PM experience is by finding a way to serve in a project management role, even without a title or certification.<\/p>\n","quote":false,"author":"","position":"","avatar":false}]},{"main_heading":"Use monday.com to start managing project management skills","content_block":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","content":"<p>monday.com is the Work OS that you need to build your project management skills successfully.<\/p>\n<p>The platform is a visual interface where you can conveniently plan, organize, and keep track of your team\u2019s work in one place.<\/p>\n<p>monday.com gives you several project management views to choose from. 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