Professional Certificate Program in Project Management
Empower your vision and skills to become an efficient project leader with this online Professional Certificate Program in Project Management in partnership with UMass Amherst. Live interactive classes, Harvard Business case studies, exclusive GenAI modules on Project Management and capstone projects
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Earn a program completion certificate and become a member of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association
Sessions on the latest AI trends, such as generative AI, prompt engineering, ChatGPT, and more
Applied learning through capstone projects, Harvard case studies and simulation exams
Earn 146 PDUs for PMI-related certifications with 35 contact hours, required for the PMP exam
Project management is in demand in several industries due to the nature of this work.According to a report from the Project Management Institute (PMI), PMPs in the U.S. earn 25% higher median annual salary than their non-certified colleagues.
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42%Jobs growth from 2021 to 2031
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70%This impressive program includes five courses: PMP, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project 2019, Implementing a PMO, and a project management capstone course.Each course features a blended curriculum of live-online sessions, on-demand learning, project-based tasks, and interactive labs. The PMP helped me pass the PMI-PMP exam on my first attempt.
- Lisa LucchesiEmbark on a journey to master project management with our comprehensive online Professional Certificate Program in Project Management. From traditional project management methodologies like PMP to cutting-edge Agile practices and Six Sigma, this program prepares you to lead projects of any scale and complexity.
This Professional Certificate Program in Project Management in partnership with UMass Amherst, equips you with the knowledge, skills, certifications, and global perspectives needed to pursue rewarding career opportunities in project management.
Professional Certificate Program in Project Management will cover strategization and management - project, program, risk, quality, complexity, customer-centric digital transformation, PMO implementation, and agile and scrum skills; and will help you earn 146 PDUs for maintaining PMI certifications
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Navigate through the challenges of ERP implementation for a large-scale project. Drive major organization transformation while implementing ERP to gain maximum benefit.
Design a series of small-scale pilot tests to evaluate the technical, operational, and economic feasibility of a blockchain pharmacy system that will bypass industry middlemen.
Through EVCard's journey, a car-sharing business in China, learn about changing market environment, building competitive advantage through rapid learning and product iteration.
Step into the shoes of Muralidhar, Ex- Director of Quality at TAPF to reduce cooking-to-consumption time as the number of children increases.
Capture the requirements for creating a launch plan to respond to the massive growth opportunity posed by the pandemic, and perform a risk analysis of possible outcomes.
Create a launch plan for implementing Agile Scrum methodology for development to support continuous rapid innovation.
Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available data-sets of the mentioned organizations.
Bryan Campbell is a highly respected Agile Coach and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience managing projects, programs and PMOs around the world. He specializes in agile transformation for enterprise, scale PMOs.
The Global Project Management Market is expected to reach at US$ 7 Bn by 2027 at a CAGR of 14.93% between the period 2019-2027.
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This program caters to professionals from various industries & backgrounds; the diversity of students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.
For admission to this program candidates must possess
Admission fee for the Professional Certificate Program in project management is $ 3,000. For Admissions and University Inquiries reach out to:bootcamp_admissions@simplilearn.net
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26 Jul, 2024
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24 Aug, 2024 - 30 Nov, 2024
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25 Oct, 2024
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26 Oct, 2024 - 24 Jan, 2025
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Project Management certifications are official credentials awarded to professionals who have a certain amount of experience and have displayed a certain level of competency and knowledge in project management. Coveted institutions like the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PRINCE2 offer globally recognized project management certifications, including PMP, CAPM, and PRINCE2 practitioner certifications. Obtaining a project management certification often involves clearing an exam conducted by the certifying body and meeting certain educational and professional requirements.
There are several benefits of taking up online project management certifications:
Flexibility: You choose your own pace of study for the online modules which makes it easy for you to balance learning with your job or family life.
Accessibility: Course materials can be accessed from anywhere thus making it accessible for those without access to offline training facilities.
Cost-Effective: Online courses usually cost less compared with conventional classrooms while also cutting travel and accommodation fees.
Networking Opportunities: Many online programs have forums/groups where you interact with other professionals in the same field.
Skill Enhancement: By gaining knowledge of current trends and best practices in project management, you can improve your work performance and increase your chances of promotions within the organization.
Credential Recognition: Employers often prefer certified project managers over their non-certified peers, giving them an upper hand when seeking employment opportunities.
The instructors of this Professional Certificate Program In Project Management awarded by Umass Amherst are industry leaders with decades of experience in project management who follow the comprehensive curriculum designed by the Umass Amherst academia.
The chief program advisors are:
Sachin Goswami: An experienced PMI trainer with vast experience in project management across diverse industries and expertise in Performance Improvement, Project Delivery, Project Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Training Delivery.
Bryan Campbell: President at 7 C's Consulting and Agile Project and Program Manager, and a highly respected Agile Coach and Project Manager yeilding more than 25 years of experience managing projects, programs, and creating PMOs worldwide. His specializations include agile transformation for enterprises and scaling PMOs.
Moreover, the learning support team consists of experts from Simplilearn who are ready to assist you with your learning goals 24/7.
Earning a Project Management Certification, like PMP, can significantly boost salary expectations. For entry-level positions (0-3 years), the salary ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually. Mid-level professionals (3-10 years) can expect $85,000 to $110,000, while senior-level positions (10+ years) can exceed $150,000 annually.
PMI Salary Survey: Comprehensive global salary insights.
Glassdoor: Search salaries by job title and location.
PayScale: Salary reports by experience, location, and industry.
Indeed: Aggregated salaries from job postings and user data.
These sources provide comprehensive insights for informed career decisions.
After completing a project management certification, your career will progress through stages of increased responsibility and significance. A typical career path of a project management certified professional will be as follows:
Entry level project manager roles: Starting at positions such as project coordinator, junior project manager or assistant project manager involved in planning and executing projects.
Mid-level project manager roles: Include roles such as project manager, program manager, or senior project manager. These positions entail managing bigger projects or handling multiple projects after a few years of experience in entry-level roles.
Senior level project manager roles: Covers senior titles such as Project management officer (PMO), Director, or portfolio manager and involves overseeing strategic project management initiatives for an organization coupled with leading teams doing project management.
Specialized roles: Alternatively, you might want to specialize in certain fields like IT project management, construction project management, or agile project management to become a master in that particular domain.
Consultancy and leadership roles: Often, experienced project managers take on the roles of consultants, advising organizations on how they should operate. They may also become Chief Project Officers (CPOs) of an organization.
We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. You will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your Project management certification Training with us.
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.