An internship allows you to observe real time projects in action. You’ll work with senior project managers and you may even be assigned a separate project of your own that you’ll be responsible for. You’ll learn about project budgets, estimation, project timelines, reporting, scheduling, and risk management plans involved in project management. You’ll also learn about the development of efficient workflows.

You’ll witness how project managers define project goals and direct them. In the right opportunity, you’ll gain good leadership and organisation skills. Building business skills will be an added bonus, which you’ll achieve through your everyday interactions with management and IT department members.

Ultimately, an internship will teach you about business processes, collaboration, prioritisation, and professional conduct, which are hard to come by in a classroom. Most importantly, you'll develop a professional network and gain valuable connections. Your internship could even turn into a permanent position if you can prove yourself to the right people.