• Program Fees

    $ 2,500

    As low as $ 250/month

  • Application closes on

    5 Dec, 2024
  • Program duration

    10 weeks
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    UMass Academic Excellence

    Earn a program completion certificate from UMass Amherst

    Earn a program completion certificate from UMass Amherst

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    Exposure To PM AI Trends

    Live classes on the latest AI trends, such as generative AI, prompt engineering, ChatGPT, and more

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    Hands-On Experience

    Applied learning through capstone project, Harvard Business School case studies and simulation exams

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    PMP Certification Exam Prep

    Earn 146 PDUs for PMI-related certifications with 35 contact hours, required for the PMP exam

Take the first step to your goals

Lifetime access to self-paced e learning content

Corporate Training

Enterprise training for teams

Global Career Opportunities

Project managers are in high demand across all industries. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), those with a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification can earn 33% more than those without one.

Industry Demand

People in upskilling programs

42%

Projected job growth 2021-2031

33%

Companies adopting PMP-2023

70%

Top Companies Hiring

Project Management Certification Overview

Embark 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.

Key Features

  • Receive a course completion certificate in Project Management and Alumni Association Membership from UMass Amherst
  • Learn from industry professionals and certified instructors who bring years of practical experience and expertise to the classroom
  • Earn 146 PDUs for PMI related certifications with 35 contact hours and 14 simulation examinations to ace the PMP exam
  • Earn an industry-recognized certificate to enhance your credentials and employability worldwide
  • Leverage modules on the latest AI trends, like generative AI, prompt engineering, and more
  • Work on capstone projects in 3 domains, 4 Harvard Business School case studies, 17 hands-on projects, and 18+ simulation exams
  • Access to digital materials from PMI (audio-video content, eBook, assessments, participant guide)
  • Feel assured with a 100% money-back guarantee in this program

Project Management Certification Advantage

This Professional Certificate Program in Project Management, in partnership with UMass Amherst, equips you with the knowledge and skills to pursue industry certifications and a rewarding career as a project manager.

  • UMass Amherst

    In Partnership With UMass Amherst

    • Receive a 3-credit elective transfer for UMass Amherst online MBA
    • Receive a UMass Amherst certificate of completion
    • Become a member of the UMass Amherst alumni association with access to alumni networks
  • Project Management Certificate

    PMI Authorized Training Partner

    • Learn from experienced PMI accredited trainers and become proficient in project management methodologies
    • Real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators
    • Analyze business situations and different aspect of managerial decision-making

Project Management Certification Details

The program covers strategies, tools, and techniques to manage successful projects. You’ll learn to manage project risks and complexities, ensure quality, implement PMOs, and leverage agile and scrum methodologies. You can also earn up to 146 PDUs to maintain existing PMI certifications.

Learning Path

    • This project management course covers new trends, emerging practices, tailoring considerations, and core competencies required of a project management professional.
    • Greater emphasis on strategic and business knowledge
    • Project manager roles in large and small companies
    • Introduces best practices of Agile and the nuances of the Scrum methodology,
    • Enhances your ability to develop and deliver high-quality products.
    • Maximize business value and mitigate potential risks.
    • Master end-to-end project management by learning the most popular project management tool today.
    • Get a comprehensive understanding of project planning and scheduling, resource pooling and consolidation, customized reporting, and the latest Microsoft Project features.
    • Enhance your ability to manage and deliver complex projects efficiently from start to finish.
    • This course will help you establish a PMO to capture and propagate the best practices in project management.
    • Monitor whether the projects are aligned with the strategic objective of the organization, or transition from crisis to Control; the knowledge of implementing PMO gives you an unprecedented advantage over your competitors.
    • For a growth-oriented professional who want to look beyond project management.
    • This project management capstone is your final step in the learning path and gives you an opportunity to implement the skills you have learned during this program.
    • Supported by dedicated mentoring sessions.
    • Learn to solve a real, industry-aligned problem.
    • Showcase your project management expertise to future employers.
Electives:
    • Master risk management processes.
    • Provides structured and objective approach needed to address and manage project uncertainty.
    • Learn to perform a risk planning exercise, master identification and analysis, and control both known and unknown project risks.
    • Master echniques for planning and executing strategies effectively.
    • Acquire the skills to manage projects efficiently from start to finish.
    • Learn methods for analyzing and enhancing organizational processes.
    • Learn to develop enterprise projects with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification online program.
    • Aligned to the IASSC exam.
    • This course integrates the DMAIC and lean methodologies with case studies.
    • Acquire the skills required to play a leading role in organizational growth.
    • This course leverages digital technologies and design thinking: a powerful problem-solving process.
    • Transform your business strategies and objectives.
    • Learn how to build a solid action plan, foster customer-focused innovation, and drive a digital culture within your organization.
    • Attend live generative AI masterclasses and learn how to leverage it to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
    • Conducted by industry experts, these masterclasses delve deep into AI-powered creativity.

11+ Skills Covered

  • Project Management
  • Agile Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Lean Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Digital Transformation
  • Design Thinking
  • Customer experience design
  • Leadership Skills
  • Cost Management
  • Planning and Forecasting

5+ Tools Covered

JiramsofficeMicrosoft ExcelDMAICMicrosoft Projects

Case Studies and Projects

  • Project 1

    ERP Implementation by Bombardier

    Navigate through the challenges of an ERP implementation. Drive major organizational change and gain maximum operational efficiencies.

  • Project 2

    Good Shepherd Pharmacy Blockchain System

    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.

  • Project 3

    EVCard Pioneering CarSharing in China

    Through EVCard's journey, a car-sharing business in China, learn about changing market environment, building competitive advantage through rapid learning and product iteration.

  • Project 4

    Era of Quality at the Akshaya Patra Foundation

    Step into the shoes of Muralidhar, Ex- Director of Quality at TAPF to reduce cooking-to-consumption time as the number of children increases.

  • Project 5

    Capstone 1 Planning for Hypergrowth

    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.

  • Project 6

    Capstone 2 Agile Scrum for Rapid Innovation

    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 datasets from organizations.

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Program Advisors

  • Tim Jerome

    Tim Jerome

    Project Management Expert and Evangelist

    Tim Jerome is an international project management expert with over 15 years of experience at companies like Intel and Digital Network Services. A former president of the PMI Rio Grande Chapter, Tim is also a PMP instructor with over 10 years of experience in addition to his consulting experience.

  • Sachin Goswami

    Sachin Goswami

    PMI Authorised Trainer

    Experienced senior Project Management consultant with a diverse industry experience across sectors. Skilled in Performance Improvement, Project Delivery, Project Management,Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Training Delivery.

  • Jerome Hubbard

    Jerome Hubbard

    Sr. Business Engagement & portfolio Manager

    Jerome brings multiple years’ experience as a project management professional. He has a demonstrated history of working in numerous industries (Manufacturing, Automotive, Operations, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Finance Technology, AND Banking). 

  • William Kennedy

    William Kennedy

    Chief Project Manager Trainer

    Project Management professional with exceptional verbal communication skills/strong leadership/coaching/mentoring skills. Extensive experience managing/implementing complex applications/business solutions projects, consisting of large cross-functional matrix global teams of 500+ stakeholders.

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Career Growth Stories

  • Lisa Lucchesi

    The Professional Certificate in Project Management program includes five courses: PMP®, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project 2021, Implementing a PMO, and a project management capstone. Each course consists of live online classes, on-demand learning, project-based tasks, and interactive labs. It helped me pass the PMI-PMP exam on my first attempt.

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Become a Project Management Expert

The Global project management market is expected to reach at USD 7 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 14.93% between the period 2019-2027.

Job Icon33%

Project job growth from 2021 - 2031

Source: PMI®
Job Icon88 Million Jobs

Estimated for Project Management Professionals by 2027

Source: PMI®
Job Icon$88K

Average Annual Salary

Source: Glassdoor

Batch Profile

This program caters to professionals from various industries & backgrounds; the diversity of students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Information Technology - 34%Consulting - 10%Healthcare - 12%Manufacturing - 13%Construction - 10%Others - 21%
    Companies
    Accenture
    Intel
    Adobe
    Wipro
    Qualcomm
    Microsoft
    Emirate
    Bank of America
    Oracle
    Pfizer
    Amazon
    IBM

Learner Reviews

Admission Details

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this program candidates must possess

At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of work experience preferred for PMP exam
Programming or non-programming background

Admission Fee & Financing

Admission fee for the Professional Certificate Program in project management is $ 2,500. For Admissions and University Inquiries reach out to bootcamp_admissions@simplilearn.net .

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

$ 2,500

Pay In Installments, as low as

$ 250/month

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, ClimbCredit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

Program Cohorts

Next Cohort

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      5 Dec, 2024

      09:00 CST

    • Regular Classes

      25 Jan, 2025 - 12 Apr, 2025

      09:00 - 13:00 CST

      WeekendSaSu

Got questions regarding upcoming cohort dates?

Project Management Certification FAQs

  • What is a Project Management Certification?

    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.

  • You offer money back guarantee, how does it work?

    Our PCP in Project Management comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the official PMP® certification exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the PMP® certification exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term “full refund” mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.
     
    To improve the odds of your success in the exam, we strongly recommend that you take the PMP® certification exam within 45 days from the day you complete Simplilearn’s official PMI-PMP training course.

    Attempt

    Time Frame

    Result

    Money back

    First

    Within 45 days of course completion

    Did Not Pass

    Full refund

    Refund Process: If you do not pass the PMP® certification exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term “full refund” mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.

    • To receive a refund, you must request the Help and Support Forum.
    • You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training.
    • Simplilearn will refund the program fee within 30 days of receiving all required documentation.
    • We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the program.
    • After the refund is issued, you will receive a confirmation via email, and you will lose access to the Professional Certificate Program in Project Management, and you will lose your program progress.

    Terms and Conditions:

    • This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Project Management.
    • The guarantee is valid only for those who have paid the full program fee as advertised on Simplilearn’s website.
    • Request for a partial refund of any part of the program fee paid by participants will not be accepted.
    • Simplilearn reserves the right to modify, update the terms and conditions or revoke the money-back guarantee without prior notice.
    • Simplilearn will be the final authority to resolve any dispute arising out of or connected with this guarantee.

    The guarantee becomes void if:

    • Participants do not take the PMP® certification exam within 45 days of unlocking the certificate.
    • Participants do not maintain at least 80% attendance in Simplilearn’s official PMI-PMP training as part of the Professional Certificate Program in Project Management.
    • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three available online PMP® simulation practice tests on Simplilearn Learning Management System.
    • Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
    • Participants do not follow the trainer’s instructions and do not complete the class exercises.
    • Participants do not submit the required documents (scorecard, course completion certificate, proof of PMP® exam date) to Simplilearn.
    • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results.

  • Are Simplilearn’s courses eligible for reimbursement by my employer?

    Yes, Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Project Management, offered in collaboration with University of Massachusetts Amherst, is eligible for employer reimbursement. We'd recommend confirming the specific terms of educational benefits or tuition assistance programs with your HR department or employer. University of Massachusetts Amherst also accepts tuition vouchers, which can streamline reimbursement.

    To claim your reimbursement, Simplilearn offers completion certificates, detailed receipts, and course breakdowns, which can be submitted to your employer or HR department.

  • Benefits of Enrolling into Online Project management Certification?

    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.

  • Who are the Advisors for this Project Manager certification, and how were they selected?

    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.

  • What will be the expected salary range after earning Project management Certification?

    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.

    1. PMI Salary Survey: Comprehensive global salary insights.

    2. Glassdoor: Search salaries by job title and location.

    3. PayScale: Salary reports by experience, location, and industry.

    4. Indeed: Aggregated salaries from job postings and user data.

    These sources provide comprehensive insights for informed career decisions.

  • What will be the career path after completing the Project management certification?

    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.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    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.

  • What is the refund policy for this Project Management certification?

    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.

  • Does Simplilearn have corporate training solutions?

    Simplilearn for Business works with Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies to provide their workforce with digital skills solutions for talent development. We offer diverse corporate training solutions, from short skill-based certification training to role-based learning paths. We also offer Simplilearn Learning Hub+ - a learning library with unlimited live and interactive solutions for the entire organization. Our curriculum consultants work with each client to select and deploy the learning solutions that best meet their teams’ needs and objectives.

  • Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

    No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded session of any missed class at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate. Simply visit the Simplilearn learning platform, select the missed class, and watch the recording to have your attendance marked.

  • What do people think about Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Project Management?

    Simplilearn is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. The Professional Certificate Program in Project Management offers a well-structured and industry-relevant curriculum. Simplilearn testimonials and alumni reviews talk highly about the comprehensive course content, practical learning approach, and experienced instructors. The flexibility of the programs allows professionals to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments.

  • What are the eligibility criteria to enroll in this Professional Certificate Program in Project Management?

    Simplilearn’s Professional Certificate Program in Project Management is best suited for newcomers and experienced professionals. To be eligible to enroll in this course, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any relevant field. A basic understanding of Project management is preferred but is not mandatory. Prior working experience is not compulsory.

  • Are there any other online courses Simplilearn offers under Project management?

    Absolutely! Simplilearn offers plenty of options to help you upskill in Project management. You can take advanced certification training courses or niche courses to sharpen specific skills. Whether you want to master new tools or stay ahead with the latest trends, there's something for everyone. These courses are designed to elevate your knowledge and keep you competitive in the Project management field.

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  • Disclaimer
  • PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, PBA, RMP, SP, OPM3 and the PMI ATP seal are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.