Project Management Certificate Courses | Northwestern SPS - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Program Courses

To earn a project management certificate, students must successfully complete the following courses depending on which track of study they choose:

1. Applied Project Management Certificate: complete the Core Course (PROJ_PMI 402-0 or PROJ_PMI 402-DL) only
2. Essentials of Project Management Certificate: complete the Core Course (PROJ_PMI 401-0 or PROJ_PMI 401-DL) and two Electives
3. Certificate in Agile Practices: complete the Core Course (PROJ_PMI 403-0) and two Electives

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PROJ_PMI 401-DL : Essentials of Project Management

Description

This course is designed for project team members and project managers/professionals who are new to project management, or who are managing projects as one part of their job. In this course we will take a look at the fundamental processes of project management. Using readings, videos, discussions, and case study activities, you will learn how to apply the standard project management process to successfully initiate, plan, direct, and close a project.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Communicate the value of project management;
• Establish the structure and plan for a successful project;
• Assemble, motivate, and lead the project team;
• Ensure the project scope delivers the expected business value and desired outcome;
• Implement the proper mechanisms to prevent, minimize, and respond to risks;
• Develop and use various mechanisms to communicate project information;
• Ensure the project is completed per the agreed-upon quality standards;
• Ensure the project is completed per the approved budget; and
• Ensure the project is completed per the approved schedule.

You will leave this course with:

• New connections with your classmates who are also project managers.
• Examples and case studies from real projects.
• A set of templates and best practices you can use after the class.

Total Professional Development Units (PDUs): 36 (Ways of Working: 29; Business Acumen: 5; Power Skills: 2)

Course materials:

• Project Management from Start to Finish, 1st Edition. Barnes, Lisa-Ann. Access Alliance for Education, 2020. eText ISBN: 9781685649494

Students may purchase this digital textbook from any retailer where it is available. Additional course materials will be provided via the online course site.

Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to 24-hours for registered students to be added to the online course platform.

Additional Information:

This is an eight-week course offered every academic quarter.

This course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.