It seems that the current economic crisis has almost forced the world to a stand still. Many companies are firing and few companies are taking on extra staff. This means that when they do start taking people on they will be looking for those who have the most experience so that they get more return for their investment. Perhaps now would be the best time to increase your knowledge and expertise in an area that promises high returns.

Project Management is one such area and Saint Joseph’s University have courses that on completion can lead to a Project Management certificate. Those who take the course will learn how to to apply project management principles in order to lead project teams towards successful project completion. There are many types of highly sought after project managers including Engineering Managers, Construction Managers, Management Analysts, Natural Sciences Managers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Natural Resources Planners and the list goes on. These are highly sought after positions because apart from being a very satisfying job the pay isn’t all that bad either, as median wages can go from $21000 to $111000 depending on the course you select.