The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Recent Graduate (Any Discipline)
0-1 yearSkills to master
- Organisational skills, clear written communication, basic project support, understanding of business context.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed university projects or society roles.
- Completed relevant internships or work experience.
- Demonstrated strong academic performance and a keen interest in business operations.
- 2
Project Administrator / Project Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Stakeholder communication, scheduling and logistics, documentation management, understanding of project lifecycles.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed project schedules and budgets (even small ones).
- Supported multiple project managers simultaneously.
- Proven ability to maintain accurate project records and communicate updates.
- 3
Internal Communications Assistant
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Crafting messages for different audiences, managing communication channels, understanding employee engagement.
You're ready to move on when
- Drafted and distributed internal newsletters or announcements.
- Managed content for intranet or internal social platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to tailor messages for specific employee groups.


