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90%
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Project manager: Salary
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Who is Project manager?
A Project manager (PM) is a specialist who leads an IT project from idea to release: plans deadlines and budget, manages the team, risks and communication with the client. In the Project manager course by Mate academy, you master this profession from scratch in 4 months online: Scrum, Jira, SDLC, 80% practice, portfolio projects and a refund if you do not find a job.
Employment in focus
With 80% hands-on practice, you'll gain the skills needed for a strong start in project management.
Market experts as your mentors
You'll learn from practicing professionals who manage real IT projects right now and know exactly what the job takes.
An all-in-one online platform
Video lessons, practical exercises, Q&A sessions, and group projects — everything you need to launch your PM career.
Your bonuses in the Project Management course
Job referrals
Early access to partner company vacancies for IT Project managers.
English lessons
Skills you'll need for interviews and real IT work.
Job search tips
You'll create well-crafted resumes and cover letters.
AI skills module
You'll learn how to use AI in your work as a PM.
Mock interviews
You'll go through mock interviews for Project Manager roles.
*You can buy English lessons separately.
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Skills
- Possessing basic knowledge of SDLC and working with key documents (SoW, Project Charter, Project Plan)
- Planning projects: creating roadmaps and Gantt charts
- Working with different collaboration models (Fixed Price, T&M, Dedicated Team), understanding the specifics of each and their impact on scope and budget
- Gathering and documenting requirements (User Stories, Use Cases, WBS, Definition of Done/Ready)
- Using various methodologies and frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban), choosing the optimal approach for the project
- Organizing team work in Jira and Confluence: creating backlogs, setting up workflows, maintaining documentation
- Managing risks and changes: creating Risk Registers, Change Logs, assessing the impact of changes on the timeline
- Interacting with stakeholders and the team: conducting meetings, facilitating processes, and helping resolve conflicts
Technologies
90%
of Mate grads entered the tech field for the first time
A portfolio of real PM projects
In the IT Project Manager course, you'll work on real-world cases you can confidently show at job interviews.
What's covered
Course roadmap
The Project manager course program has 14 modules and 75 topics: from the IT industry basics and SDLC to budgeting, risk management, a team project in Scrum and job search preparation.
Get Started
3 topics
GenAI Essentials
6 topics
Learn how to use GenAI responsibly and effectively.
Topics
- How GenAI Works
- Limitations of GenAI
- Prompting
- Responsible Use
- GenAI for Learning
- How to Keep Up With AI
PM Basics
5 topics
Get to know the IT market, the types of companies, and the role of a Project Manager. Learn how an IT team works, what skills a PM needs, and what their career path looks like.
Topics
- Inside the IT Industry
- Introduction to Project Management
- IT Teams and Roles
- Skills, Tools & Growth as a PM
- Module Recap
SDLC & Engagement models
4 topics
Understand the lifecycle of a product and a project, learn what SDLC is, and get familiar with key documents and collaboration business models.
Topics
- SDLC & Lifecycles
- Business & Engagement Models
- Key Project Documents
- Module Wrap-Up
Methodologies & Frameworks
5 topics
Learn the difference between Waterfall and Agile, what Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban are, and how to choose the right framework for your project.
Topics
- Project Management Methodologies Overview
- Agile Mindset & Values
- Key Frameworks – Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban
- Framework Fit & Change
- Module Wrap-Up
Project Tools & Setup
8 topics
Learn how to launch a project in Jira and Confluence, create a documentation structure, and choose additional tools for the team’s work.
Topics
- Jira Fundamentals
- Working with Issues & Workflows
- Planning in Jira
- Advanced Tools
- Confluence for Documentation
- Toolbox for PM
- Tech Basics for PMs
- Module Wrap-Up
Scope & Estimation
4 topics
Understand how to work with requirements and define the project scope. Master task estimation techniques and learn how to avoid uncontrolled changes in the project.
Topics
- Understanding & Defining Scope
- Requirements Gathering & Prioritization
- Estimating Work in IT Projects
- Module Wrap-Up
Communication and Stress Management
7 topics
This module is designed to enhance your communication skills and overall soft skills. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, feel confident during job interviews and public speaking, master techniques to manage stress, and much more. The best part? The module includes 28 practical tasks that will significantly boost your skills and help you see noticeable progress.
Topics
- Introduction to Communication & Stress Management
- Confidence Building and Stress Management
- Diction, Filler Words Reduction, and Body Language
- Public Speaking
- Job Interview
- Written Communication
- Social Media Communication Skills Development
Budgeting & Planning
4 topics
Learn how to build a roadmap and project plan, create a Gantt chart, calculate a budget considering rates and buffers, and track expenses using key metrics.
Topics
- Project Planning Fundamentals
- Budgeting Across Engagement Models
- Budget Monitoring & Control
- Module Wrap-Up
Control, Risks & Changes
5 topics
Learn how to manage risks and changes, track team progress through metrics, prepare reports for stakeholders, and properly close projects.
Topics
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Project Lifecycle & Closure
- Module Wrap-Up
People & Stakeholder Management
4 topics
Master the tools for working with the team and stakeholders: stakeholder register, PDP, performance review, facilitation, and conflict resolution techniques.
Topics
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Dynamics and Leadership
- People Management
- Module Wrap-Up
Team Project
7 topics
In 4 weeks, you will create a product from scratch in teams with colleagues from other areas, following Scrum methodology, and present the results to your mates. In the end, you will have another project to add to your resume and gain invaluable real-world experience.
Topics
- Week 0: Team Project. Intro
- Week 1: Jira Environment
- Week 2: Status Check
- Week 3: Estimates
- Week 4: How to Demo Your Work
- Final Week: Retrospective
- Team Project for Employment
Employment
9 topics
Ready to enter the tech market? Well... we'll get you ready — with a great resume, cover letter, a LinkedIn profile and mock interviews. Recruiters are in for a true discovery!
Topics
- Employment Roadmap
- Preparing Your Resume
- Interview Preparation
- Cover Letter Preparation
- LinkedIn, DOU, Djinni
- How to Find and Apply for Vacancies
- Job Search Tips: Talking to Recruiters
- Work details FAQ
- MilTech
Using AI for Work
4 topics
Boost your productivity with AI — simple, practical, no coding or technical background required.
Topics
- Introduction to AI
- Working with Claude
- Vibe coding
- AI for Video Generation
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Topics
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Faq
Frequently asked questions about Project manager courses
How much does the Project manager course at Mate academy cost?
The price of the Project manager course is fixed. You get the exact price and the installment options at a free consultation. The fixed price includes access to the platform, mentor feedback, portfolio projects and career support. If after the course you look for a job with our team for 24 weeks and get no offer, Mate academy refunds the full course price. See the current prices and discounts on the "Pricing" page.
How long does the Project manager course take?
The Project manager course at Mate academy takes 4 months in the flexible format. You complete 14 modules and 75 topics at your own pace, and after the course you look for a job with the career team for up to 24 weeks. You keep access to the course materials forever, so you can go back to the topics after you get a job too.
What study formats does the Project manager course have?
Students can take the Project manager course in the flexible format, that is, study in their free time. On average, the course takes 4 months. Students get mentors, a group chat and Q&A sessions, lifetime access to the platform, a fixed price and a refund if they get no job offer. It is easy to combine with work or university.
Who are the Project manager courses from scratch for?
The online Project manager courses from scratch by Mate academy suit those who want to start a career in IT with no technical education or experience. This is how 90% of Mate academy students start.
- Beginners: you need no programming or math to start.
- Career changers: the flexible format is easy to combine with work.
- Those who already work in IT: QA engineers, designers or support specialists who want to move into management.
- Those who plan to work remotely: in the course, you learn to work in Scrum, in Jira and with international stakeholders.
- Managers and entrepreneurs: to manage projects and teams systematically.
What do the Project manager courses at Mate academy teach?
In the Project manager course by Mate academy, you learn to manage risks, deadlines, budget and team communication, and to understand SDLC and how a product team works. The project management course program has 14 modules and 75 topics:
- PM and SDLC basics: roles in an IT team, the product life cycle, the Fixed Price, T&M and Dedicated Team models;
- methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban;
- tools: Jira, Confluence and AI for project manager work;
- planning and budget: roadmap, Gantt chart, task estimation;
- risks and changes: Risk Register, Change Log, stakeholder reports;
- team and communication: meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, public speaking;
- team project: 4 weeks of work on a product in Scrum;
- job search: CV, LinkedIn, DOU, Djinni, mock interviews.
After the course, you have portfolio projects and a CV with the skills that Junior Project manager vacancies ask for.
Can I combine the course with work?
Yes, the flexible format of the Project manager course is made for those who work or study. You choose when to learn: in the morning, in the evening or on weekends. Mentors answer your questions and check your tasks, and group calls and the chat help you keep the pace.
Does a Project manager need English?
You do not need English to start the course, but for work as a Project manager in IT, a B1-B2 level is desirable, especially in international teams. All the documentation, Jira and communication with clients are often in English. The Project manager course by Mate academy also gives you English lessons. In them, you practice the vocabulary for interviews and daily PM work.
Will the Project manager course prepare me for remote work in an international team?
Yes, the IT Project management course at Mate academy prepares you for work in distributed and international teams. You learn to run processes in Jira and Confluence, work in Scrum, hold online meetings and communicate with stakeholders. The course is fully online, so you can take the PM courses from any city, including Kyiv or Lviv. To work with foreign clients, you need English at the B1-B2 level, and you can add English lessons to the course.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If you complete the Project manager course, actively look for a job with the Mate academy career team for 24 weeks and get no offer, we refund the full course price.
Why are you sure I can work as a project manager after the course?
Mate academy has launched IT careers from scratch for 11 years, and more than 6,000 Mate academy graduates work in IT. The Project manager course is 80% practice: mentors check every task, and you collect 3 real projects in your portfolio. After the course, the career team helps you with your CV, LinkedIn and interviews. 80% of Mate academy graduates find a job in IT.
After the course, can I work only as a project manager?
Not necessarily. The course gives you universal IT management skills that suit different roles. Graduates most often get offers for these positions:
- Junior Project manager
- Project Coordinator
- Assistant Project manager
- IT Project manager
Which role to choose depends on your strengths and the job market.
Why are online project management courses better than self-study?
Online project management courses give you a structured program, mentor feedback and practice that is hard to get on your own. You can learn the theory from articles and videos, but employers look at experience: a project plan, a Risk Register, a budget, teamwork in Scrum. In the Project manager course at Mate academy, you get this experience on study cases, plus a community of groupmates and help with your job search.
How do I enroll in the course, and is there an age limit?
To enroll in the Project manager course, leave a request. A manager contacts you, tells you about the program and the price, and you can start the course right after the payment. You can apply from the age of 15. The money-back guarantee applies if you can work officially in your country by the end of the course.
Will I get a certificate after the project management course?
Yes, when you complete the course, you get a Mate academy certificate that confirms your project management skills: planning, work with a roadmap, risks and communication. You can add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile, or show it at an interview.
What computer do I need for the Project manager course?
For the Project manager course, a laptop or computer with an Intel Core i5 processor or newer, 8 GB of RAM, an SSD and a stable internet connection is enough. Jira, Confluence and other PM tools work in the browser, so you do not need powerful hardware, but a reliable connection is important.
What if I am still not sure project management is for me?
Who is a Project manager and what do they do in IT?
A Project manager (PM) is a specialist who leads an IT project from idea to release: plans deadlines and budget, assigns tasks in the team, manages risks and communicates with the client. In simple words, a project manager makes sure that the team of developers, designers and testers delivers the product on time, within budget and at the right quality.
How much does a Project manager earn in Ukraine in 2026?
In 2026, a Junior Project manager in Ukraine earns $1,200 per month on average, a Middle earns $2,000, and a Senior earns $3,325 (DOU, summer 2026). After the Project manager course, the first offer is most often for a Junior PM or Project Coordinator position. After 1-2 years of practice, a Project manager usually moves to the Middle level.
What does a Project manager do every day?
The workday of a Project manager in IT consists of planning, communication and control: a PM makes sure the team moves toward the goal with no missed deadlines and no budget overruns. Typical tasks of a project manager: - plans sprints and keeps the backlog in Jira; - holds dailies, demos and retrospectives with the team; - estimates tasks together with the developers and builds the roadmap; - reports project progress to the client and stakeholders; - controls the budget and responds to scope changes; - keeps the Risk Register and finds the risks that can delay the release in advance.
What a Project manager must know: skills and tools
A Project manager must know the software development life cycle (SDLC), the Agile and Waterfall methodologies, the Scrum and Kanban frameworks, the basics of budgeting and risk management, and be able to work in Jira and Confluence. Project manager hard skills: SDLC and the roles in a product team: developers, QA, designers, business analysts; Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban and the skill to choose a framework for the project; key documents: Project Charter, SoW, Project Plan, WBS; the Fixed Price, Time & Material and Dedicated Team engagement models; planning: roadmap, Gantt chart, task estimation; project budget and cost control; Risk Register and Change Log; Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace and AI tools for a PM. Project manager soft skills: communication with the team and the client, meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, leadership, stress resistance and the skill to explain complex things clearly. To work in international teams, you need English at the B1-B2 level.
How to become a Project manager from scratch?
To become a Project manager from scratch, you need to learn the basics of SDLC and the methodologies, master Jira and Confluence, build a portfolio of real projects, prepare for interviews and apply for Junior PM or Project Coordinator vacancies. You do not need a technical education for this. Understand the IT industry. Learn how product and outsourcing companies work, what roles a team has and what SDLC looks like. Learn the methodologies. Master Agile, Scrum and Kanban to understand how a team plans and does its work. Master the tools. Learn to keep the backlog and workflow in Jira and the documentation in Confluence, build a roadmap and calculate a budget. Build a portfolio. Employers want to see real cases: a project plan, a Risk Register, a budget estimate, a team project in Scrum. Prepare for interviews. Update your CV and LinkedIn profile, do mock interviews and apply for vacancies. The fastest way to go this path is a course with a mentor and career support. In the Project manager course by Mate academy, it takes 4 months.
Project manager training online: courses or self-study?
Online Project manager training in a course is usually faster than self-study, because you get a structured program, mentor feedback on every task and real projects in your portfolio. You can learn the project management theory on your own from articles and videos. But employers want practice, that is, experience in project planning and in work with a team and risks. Online project management courses give you this practice in a safe environment: you make mistakes on study cases, not at your first job. Project manager training at Mate academy is 80% practice, mentor feedback, team projects with groupmates from other tracks and help with your job search after the course.
IT project manager courses with job placement
IT project manager courses at Mate academy include career support: 80% of Mate academy graduates find a job in IT, and the flexible format comes with a money-back guarantee. After the course, the Mate academy career team helps you prepare your CV and LinkedIn profile, holds mock interviews for the Project manager position and gives you access to the vacancies of partner companies. More than 6,000 Mate academy graduates already work in IT, and more than 500 partner companies have hired Mate academy students. The guarantee: if you complete the course, look for a job with the career team for 24 weeks and get no offer, Mate academy refunds the full course price. The terms are in the agreement. After the project manager course, graduates most often get offers for these positions: Junior Project manager; Project Coordinator; Assistant Project manager; IT Project manager.
PM courses online: learn from Kyiv, Lviv or any city
Online PM courses by Mate academy are available from any city in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro or Odesa, because all the learning happens on the online platform. In the project manager courses at Mate academy, you do not need to travel to classes: videos, practice, Q&A sessions with mentors and team projects all happen online. After the course, you can look for an office or hybrid job in your city or a fully remote one. Many Junior Project manager vacancies offer remote work, including in international teams.