How long is a project manager course?

How long a project manager course takes depends largely on your existing knowledge and ability to study efficiently, but typically, you can expect to dedicate around 2 to 5 days to complete it.

Here's a list of the durations of the most popular project management courses in the UK.

Last edited on: 02 Sep 2025


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