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Whether you are new to project management or looking to enhance your skills in this field, this program is designed for you. You don’t need any prior experience or formal application – just register and get started. Taught by PMP-certified professionals with real-world experience, our courses also offer CEU, CPE, or PDU credits for your professional development.
This Project Management Essentials certificate, awarded through UNC Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies, meets the project management education requirements to qualify to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.
We all work on projects, and the Project Management Essentials Certificate is designed to help you tackle them more efficiently. Often, we approach our projects differently, which can cause unintended inefficiencies and challenges when connecting with other people and teams needed to move projects along. This is the biggest reason why most projects either end up over budget, delayed, or not completed at all.
The good news is there are best practices for working on projects that can allow you to finish your projects faster and with better results.
Whether you are currently a project manager looking to improve your skills, a member of a project team, or a professional in another field who wishes to transition into a more formal project management role, this program will provide you with the skills you need to accelerate your career and successfully manage project details.
“I highly recommend the Project Management Essentials Certificate program at UNC Charlotte to any professional seeking to build their skill set and prepare for the PMP® Exam. From ease of registration to convenient and well-outfitted training facilities, from the highly experienced and qualified instructors to the available and professional coordinators and support staff, this program is the complete package. UNC Charlotte has put together a training program of the highest quality and has made this alumnus proud!”
To earn the Project Management Essentials Certificate, you must complete five courses, which can be done in less than six months. A passing grade of at least 70% on all assignments is required.
Note: Project Management Fundamentals must be taken before any other courses.
This foundational course covers the essential principles of project management.
Focuses on effective leadership and communication strategies in project management.
Teaches detailed planning and scheduling techniques to ensure project success.
Provides methods and practices to enhance project quality and outcomes.
Covers the unique aspects of managing digital projects.
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management jobs in project-oriented industries in the US alone will grow from 6.7 million jobs in 2017 to 8.8 million jobs in 2027, a 31% increase. PMI states, “Now is the time for professionals and job-seekers to build project management skills, as demand for these skills outstrips supply.”
Lightcast shows a medium advertised salary of $104,200 for project management jobs in the Charlotte region which include the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® as a qualification.
Our certificate program can be a stepping stone to earning the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® or PMP® as many of the participants who complete our program decide to sit for either of the PMI exams. If you are interested in taking the CAPM® or PMP® exams in the future, we recommend you also consider taking an exam prep course before attempting to take the exam. While CAPM® and PMP® certifications are widely respected, they are not required for many project management jobs.
$3,804 for bundle or $895 per course
The Project Management Institute (PMI®) defines Project Management as, “The application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholders’ needs and expectations from a project.” Project Management is the discipline of planning, organizing, securing and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
If you are considering a career in project management, here are some questions to consider:
Students are required to take Project Management Fundamentals (PJM121) before taking any of the other courses in the project management certificate.
After completing Project Management Fundamentals, students may take the remaining courses in any order they choose.
Each course topic was chosen to provide a deeper understanding of a specific aspect of project management. All courses are designed for individuals who have little to no experience in project management or who have experience working on projects but have not had formal training in project management best practices.
All courses are based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). The curriculum will empower you with the skills necessary to tackle the challenges facing your projects.
Recommended for students with at least 3-5 years of project management experience.
Learn more about best practices for planning and management of project cost planning.
Gain a better understanding in the many aspects of risk assessment, including risk management planning and risk qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Project management is one of the most in-demand careers today. Even better news, that demand is expected to grow exponentially within the next few years, according to the Project Management Institute. That’s clear proof that adding a project management certificate to your resume will not only get you through a prospective employer’s door, but once inside, they’ll want to keep you there for a good, long while.