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Project management skills, including the ability to effectively plan projects, execute projects and manage project risk, will be some of the most sought after skills over the next few years according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Project managers work in a wide range of industries ranging from health care, government and education to manufacturing, transportation and information technology.

According to PayScale.com, the average starting salary of a Project Manager in Canada in February 2011 was $70,000.

Projects are usually defined as temporary endeavors, with an identified beginning and end, undertaken to achieve specific goals or deliverables. As such, almost every working professional is involved in planning or managing projects on a regular basis, even though their job title doesn't always reflect that role.

Whether you are seeking PMP certification as a formal project manager or just want to improve at managing informal day-to-day projects, improving your project management skillset is an endeavor you'll appreciate for years to come.