• Program Fees

    £ 1,800

    EMI Starting at £ 180/mo

  • Application closes on

    6 Jan, 2025
  • 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

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

This project management certification in London covers the latest in customer-centric project management skills. While project management course in London students gather 146 PDUs towards their PMI certification renewal, they also learn to manage project risk, complexity, quality, agile and scrum skills, and PMO implementation.

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 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
  • Earn 146 PDUs for PMI related certifications with 35 contact hours and 14 simulation examinations to ace the PMP exam
  • 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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    Sr. Engg Manager
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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
    Project Management course learners from Accenture, London
    Project Management course learners from Intel, London
    Project Management course learners from Adobe, London
    Project Management course learners from Wipro, London
    Project Management course learners from Qualcomm, London
    Project Management course learners from Microsoft, London
    Project Management course learners from Emirate, London
    Project Management course learners from Bank of America, London
    Project Management course learners from Oracle, London
    Project Management course learners from Pfizer, London
    Project Management course learners from Amazon, London
    Project Management course learners from IBM, London

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 £ 1,800. 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

£ 1,800

Pay In Installments, as low as

£ 180/mo

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit payment option with 0% interest and no hidden fees.

Program Cohorts

Next Cohort

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      6 Jan, 2025

      15:00 GMT

    • Regular Classes

      25 Jan, 2025 - 12 Apr, 2025

      15:00 - 19:00 GMT

      WeekendSaSu

Got questions regarding upcoming cohort dates?

Project Management Certification FAQs

  • Which companies are the top employers of project management professionals in London?

    The top employers of project management professionals include:

    • HSBC

    • Schneider Electric

    • Honeywell

    • American Express

    • Bosch

  • Which industries are most suitable for project management professionals in London?

    Project managers are required in almost all sectors but mainly in the following:

    • Information Technology (IT)

    • Manufacturing

    • Finance

    • Healthcare

  • What are the top job titles in the field of project management in London?

    Becoming a project management professional can significantly boost your career prospects and you can aim for ambitious job roles such as:

    • Project director

    • Senior project manager

    • Program manager

    • Team lead

    • Project Management Officer (PMO)

  • What is the job market outlook for project management professionals in London?

    PMI states that the demand for project managers is growing faster than the demand for workers in other occupations. By 2027, companies will need an estimated 88 million people in project management-focused roles.

  • What are the best advanced-level courses in project management in London?

    The best project management courses for advanced learners include:

    • Business Analyst Master’s Program

    • PMP® Plus Master’s Program

    • PMP® Renewal Pack

    • Digital Project Manager

  • What are the best intermediate courses in project management in London?

    The best project management courses for intermediate learners include:

    • PMP® Certification

    • PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

    • CBAP® - Certified Business Analysis Professional

    • PMI-RMP® Certification

    • PMI-PgMP® Certification

    • MSP® Foundation and Practitioner

  • What are the best foundational courses in project management for beginners in London?

    The best courses in project management for beginners include:

    • PRINCE2® Foundation

    • CAPM® - Certified Associate of Project Management

    • CCBA® - Certification of Capability in Business Analysis

    • Introduction to Project Management

  • Who should apply for project management certification in London?

    While different project management certifications have different candidate prerequisites, this PGP in Project Management, in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst requires its candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in any area or discipline or have at least 5 years of professional work experience.

  • How long does it take to get a project management certification in London?

    Project management certifications offered to differ in their program duration and the requirements for completion. Post Graduate Program in Project Management, in partnership with UMass, is a 6-month Bootcamp program that provides you the skills you need to grab the best global project management opportunities as soon as you complete the course. You will need to spend between 5 and 10 hours a week with this program so that you adhere to the program schedule and achieve the level of understanding of concepts desired.

  • What are the benefits of project management certification in London?

    A project management certification especially those like Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in Project Management in partnership with UMass, Amherst offers a host of benefits.

    • It adds tremendous value to your resume

    • Provides industry-recognition

    • They are globally-recognized

    • Offers the project management skills that companies need right now and for the future

    • Opens us a lot many opportunities, more lucrative and exciting than what you had earlier

    • Serves as a strong validation to your professional progress and can help substantially fast-track your career

  • What jobs can I get with a project management certification in London?

    Project management certifications open multiple job opportunities for professionals today. Depending on the years of experience they possess, the certifications they’ve added to the resume, the industry, and the expertise they possess, professionals can aim to become project managers, project coordinators, or even get into project management consulting roles in areas like new product development, environmental research, construction, or any forms technology products or services.

  • What is the salary of a Project Manager in London?

    The average salary of a Project Manager in London is £44,247 per annum. According to your experience in Project management, your pay ranges from £29k to £66k per annum. Project Managers who have completed a course in Project management Training in London have higher chances of getting high pay.

  • 2. What are the major companies hiring for Project Managers in London?

    There are several organizations offering job opportunities for project managers in recent days. Some of the top companies recruiting them in London are HSBC, MegaNexus, BT Group, and Turner & Townsend plc. Individuals with Project management training in London have greater chances of getting selected by them.

  • What are the major industries in London?

    London is one of the most popular global cities that are well equipped in the field of technology. Other industries in London include finance, business, commerce, education, healthcare, manufacturing, gambling, tourism, and transportation. An individual who pursues a Project management course in London has ample opportunities to become a project manager in London.

  • How to Become a Project Manager in London?

    Project Management requires planning, organizing, executing, and monitoring the projects in an ordered manner. There are specific skill sets needed for a project manager. In particular, a project manager requires decision-making ability, as quick decisions in crucial situations could turn the situation in your favor. Tips on how to become a project manager are,

    • You need Project management training to boost your abilities.
    • Enhance teamwork and leadership qualities for a good flow of work.
    • Learn to take instant and feasible decisions so that you could tackle any plight.
    • Planning work and having control over it is one of the skills.

  • How to Find Project Management Courses in London?

    Project management is in trend for recent years. To become a project manager, you need to learn courses in different categories at specific levels. You will find a lot of courses related to project management in online portals. Scan through the courses and pick up the right one. Here is how you can find Project management courses.

    • Decide whether you need a basic, intermediate or advanced course.
    • Contact experts in the field and get suggestions for it.
    • Source different ones on the digital platform and find the one that you need to learn.

  • 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.

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  • Acknowledgement
  • 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.