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It All Begins With a Plan

Use the foundation of project management skills to understand, implement, and assess projects from start to finish. Develop your analytical skills to determine and improve a project's quality, team input and output, communication levels, and individual workloads. Learn how to decipher risks and opportunities, and then focus your lessons in an elective of your choice from five courses. Whether becoming a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or taking your enhanced skill set back to work, project management expertise applies in every industry, every level of management, and every task and campaign.

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    Est. Tuition $3,600

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    Learning Format Online

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    Duration 9-12 months *

    * Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.
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    Total Units 18 Units

  • Foundational project management approaches from proposal to post-project analysis
  • Methods to assess various qualities of a project like scheduling, risk management, budgetary limitations, workloads, and quality assurance
  • The process of project procurement, including vendor contracting and related costs
  • Your choice of a special topic in project management to focus your area of career interest or growth
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Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

  • High school education or equivalent
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI):

  • Top executives report that project management is becoming increasingly important to their companies
  • Project managers can improve business performance in any industry
  • Industries with project management demand: agriculture, healthcare, government and real estate
  • Anyone looking to focus on their project management potential
  • Anyone wanting to become a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Anyone looking to pursue a degree in project management
  • Anyone already working in their career field and wanting to grow their capability in project management

Required Courses

In-Person Online Hybrid Online with Live Sessions
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (15 Units )
 
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Project Leadership, Communication and Team BuildingDelivering effective projects requires organizational planning, team building, communication and human resources management.
3 Units
Project Management EssentialsThis course provides students with an examination of project management techniques, tools and strategies.
3 Units
Project Procurement ManagementThis course examines the procurement planning process from request for proposal to contract closeout.
3 Units
Project Scheduling and Risk ManagementFrom project inception through implementation and analysis, this course explores basic concepts of structured project management, including scheduling, budgeting and risk management from both opportunity and threat perspectives.
3 Units
Quality and Performance ManagementHow to develop a high-quality project plan, establish quality assurance/quality control guidelines and manage procurement of the resources necessary to complete a high quality project on time and on budget.
3 Units
Choose your Favorite from Elective, One is Required
Elective (3 Units )
 
 
WinterSpringSummerFall
Microsoft Project - ComprehensiveMicrosoft Project offers powerful project management tools with the right blend of usability, power, and flexibility, so users can manage projects more efficiently and effectively.
3 Units
Introduction to Agile Project ManagementThe course provides an overview of agile project management, defines key terminology, describes the four agile methodologies, outlines the agile lifecycle, and explores the primary areas of expertise necessary to manage agile projects successfully.
3 Units
Lean Principles and PracticeThis course provides an in-depth examination of the basic principles for Lean Six Sigma projects and programs within an organization.
3 Units
Project Management Professional and Certified Associate in Project Management (PMP/CAPM�) Exam PreparationThe Project Management Institute (PMI®) certifies project management professionals (PMP®) through an extensive experience and exam program.
3 Units
Essential GIS SkillsThis course introduces both the “how” and “why” of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
3 Units
Lean Six Sigma by the NumbersThe primary function of Lean Six Sigma is to reduce and remove waste in processes and systems.
3 Units

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We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your eduction, life and work schedules.

Jul19Summer 2021
Jul20Summer 2021
Jul21Summer 2021
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