Webinar: Getting Into Project Management

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From accidental to intentional: Future-proofing your project management career in 2026.

<h3>Synopsis</h3>Are you looking to break into Project Management or accelerate your early career? Are the days of the "accidental project manager" over? Join our expert panel for "The Intentional PM – Navigating Careers in 2026," a dynamic session designed to help you strategically build your career in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you are considering an apprenticeship, entering a graduate scheme, or pivoting from another sector, this event will discuss what has changed and how we can leverage those transferable skills and navigate modern entry routes. We will also explore the impact of AI on the profession, highlighting why "power skills" like emotional intelligence, resilience, and stakeholder mastery are your strongest competitive advantages. Join us to gain invaluable insights, and future-proof your project management career.

<h3>About the speaker</h3>Purnima Gore is a highly experienced programme and project manager with extensive expertise in IT and business transformation across public and private sectors. Founder of Project GPS, Purnima brings deep knowledge of consultancy setup, governance, and delivery techniques, including Agile and Waterfall.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.This meeting is conducted in accordance with the <a href="https://www.bcs.org/media/egnkzp3f/bcs-code-of-conduct-for-meetings.pdf" title="https://www.bcs.org/media/egnkzp3f/bcs-code-of-conduct-for-meetings.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BCS Code of Conduct for Meetings</a>.BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. <a href="https://www.bcs.org/membership/events" title="https://www.bcs.org/membership/events" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Join BCS today</a>Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk, and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

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