Program Syllabus
Establish your career as a strategic, AI-enhanced project manager–and supercharge your CAPM® exam prep. Master essential PM frameworks, tools, and real-world projects in just 10 weeks.
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Introduction to Project Management
Learn more about our industry-relevant curriculum, hand-picked instructors, and sought-after credentials you'll acquire during this highly-rated learning experience.
Accelerate your career with practical, hands-on training and real-world expertise you can showcase during interviews or utilize back on the job.
Get the support you need to meet your unique goals. Whether you’re looking for a promotion or to start a new career, we’re here to help.
They’re living it. Your expert instructors work in the industry today and are eager to pass along their expertise to you. You’ll learn innovative techniques and technologies from our roster of handpicked industry pros. Gain real-world insights and deep knowledge to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs.
Our course attracts learners who are motivated to expand their knowledge and grow their careers. Their backgrounds are wide and varied, including professionals from Project Management, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, IT/DevOps, and more.
You'll find a diverse range of students in the classroom, each with unique career goals:
Ideal for professionals with work experience who may be seeking a promotion or more responsibility but need to have relevant project management skills; or may be in a role outside of project management but looking to expand professional potential.
Perfect for recent graduates looking to enhance their area(s) of study and/or interest and develop skills employers are actively seeking in the project management field.
Suitable for those who may have spent several years in a single job or career and want to try something new; or may have spent a few years out of the workforce and now want to return to work in a high-growth career in project management.
You should expect to spend six to eight hours engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments in the online learning management system (LMS). Additionally, optional (but recommended) weekly live/online group sessions (two hours) are available for engaging in real-time with peers, mentors, and industry experts.
A university-issued certificate of completion that verifies knowledge and hands-on experience relevant to the following roles in any industry:
10 weeks
Flexible online learning with optional mentor-led live sessions
Flexible payment options are available
Get reimbursed by your employer!On-demand with live sessions
Expert instructors
Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification + certificate of completion from University of Massachusetts Lowell Professional Training
“The course schedule was flexible and workload manageable."
"The course teaches you the important skills and principles that you can apply to your day-to-day work."
"I really enjoyed the structure as well as the support from all the people involved in the program."
"The Project Management course really aligned with some skills I wanted to improve."
Project managers are in demand. By 2027, there are expected to be 22 million new project management jobs globally,* representing a growth of 30% over the past seven years.** Project managers connect the dots between strategy and execution. They leverage planning, communication, and management skills to help companies implement strategic initiatives, drive change, and deliver innovation. Hundreds of companies and industries need people with these skills (*Source: Anderson Economic Group; **Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight).
Project managers ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. This skill has become increasingly critical when leading distributed and cross-functional teams to deliver against company goals. A 2023 LinkedIn survey identified project management as one of the top six skills companies need most, alongside communication and persuasion. (Source: LinkedIn).
Our course attracts learners who are motivated to expand their knowledge and grow their careers. Their backgrounds are wide and varied, including professionals from Project Management, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, IT/DevOps, and more. Our course is ideal for:
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Yes. We have a Career Hub with on-demand career modules, resources, and workshops dedicated to helping you meet your career goals.
We do not offer job placement as part of our career support. However, we do provide you with the tools to be successful in your job search.
Successful completion of this course prepares you for roles similar to:
You’ll reinforce your learning by creating a Project Management Playbook that can be a resource for you during and after the course.
Through hands-on activities, you will practice managing real-world projects, guided by industry experts, using the latest strategies, techniques, and AI-powered tools.
Your Project Management Playbook includes how to run a project end-to-end: from strategic planning and scoping to creating a project plan leveraging the latest tools and AI to managing budget, risk, and delivery. You’ll also focus on strategies and best practices that help you lead a project team, manage stakeholders, and communicate effectively with others to ensure the project is successful.
You should expect to spend six to eight hours per week engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments in the online learning management system (LMS).
You’ll also have the opportunity to join two-hour weekly sessions live, online—designed to deepen your understanding through real-time collaboration and demonstrations of project management tools and techniques from industry leaders.
Yes, you will earn 23 Project Management Institute (PMI) education hours for completing this course, which will qualify for the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM®) exam.
We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn't the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our learning platform and join the optional (but recommended) mentor-led live sessions once a week through our video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded. The online learning management system can be accessed on a computer from anywhere with an internet connection.
