The Project Management Essentials Certificate is designed specifically for individuals who are new to project management. This program is perfect for those who have little to no experience or formal training in project management best practices.
Why Choose the Project Management Essentials Certificate
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn the fundamental concepts of project management, including planning, execution, and closing projects efficiently.
- Expert Instructors: Gain insights from seasoned project managers with real-world experience.
- Practical Skills: Acquire hands-on skills that you can apply immediately in your current or future roles.
Who Should Enroll?
This certificate program is ideal for:
- Aspiring project managers
- Professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills
- Individuals transitioning into project management roles
- Anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of project management
Program Overview
The Project Management Essentials Certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to the key concepts and techniques in project management. Participants will learn how to plan, execute, and close projects efficiently and effectively.
Why Choose This Program?
- Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced project management professionals with real-world experience
- Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience through real-world case studies and projects.
- Flexible Learning: Optional live online ActiveFlex sessions for real-time interaction and practice
Course Details
Students are required to take Project Management Fundamentals (PJM121) before taking any of the other courses in the project management certificate.
After completing Project Management Fundamentals (PJM121), students may take one or more of the other courses and in any order they choose. Enrolling in all remaining courses is not required, but certificates will only be awarded once all five courses are completed.
- PJM121 Project Management Fundamentals - This foundational course covers the essential principles of project management.
- PJM122 Project Leadership and Communication - Focuses on effective leadership and communication strategies in project management.
- PJM123 Project Scheduling and Lifecycle Planning - Teaches detailed planning and scheduling techniques to ensure project success.
- PJM124 Improving Project Quality - Provides methods and practices to enhance project quality and outcomes.
- PJM125 Digital Project Management - Covers the unique aspects of managing digital projects.
Additional Courses
For students with at least 3-5 years of project management experience.
- PJM214 Project Budgeting and Estimating - This course delves into project cost estimating, budget planning, earned value, and other controls.
- PJM216 Managing Project Risks - This course addresses the needs of project sponsors and project managers at all levels in understanding their role in risk management.