Your First Steps to Mastering Project Management

Overview 

No matter the industry, project managers are always in demand. In fact, there were over 2,000 project management positions available in the Atlanta area over the past year in industries like construction, healthcare, IT and more.* Additionally, PMP® consistently ranks as one of the highest paying certifications and offers many advancement opportunities. 

The Project Management Certificate at the College of Graduate and Professional Education will help you earn the widely-recognized PMP® Certification, establish yourself as a leader in your industry, and prepare you to take the next step in your career. 

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What You Will Learn in this Course

In the Project Management Certificate course, you will learn how to: 

• Describe the 10 project management knowledge areas with key inputs, outputs, tools, and techniques.
• Identify the PMI policies and procedures required to fulfill the standards of professional responsibility and ethics as a project manager.
• Apply project management principles in scope management, schedule management, and teaming.
• Identify the tools and techniques project managers use to plan and execute a project.
• Analyze project flow, resources, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Identify effective communication strategies within the project team and with stakeholders.
• Monitor and control project work to meet objectives defined in the project management plan.

Taught by industry professionals with years of experience, this course satisfies the 35 hours of project management training required by the Project Management Institute for the PMP® Certification.

The course material covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® Guide and Standards. It will help prepare you to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exams. Before enrolling in the Project Management Certificate courses, check out these FAQs.

What is project management certification? 

A project management certification is a designation given by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to professionals who meet certain education and experience criteria. It demonstrates proficiency and project management knowledge. 

How do I get a project management certification? 

There are several requirements that professionals must meet before they can apply for certification. Once an application has been accepted and approved, the individual must pass a lengthy and comprehensive exam to become a certified associate in project management. 

What is a PMP?

The project management professional certification (PMP) is unbiased proof of a person’s project management talents and expertise. It is accepted worldwide and gives better career opportunities, credibility, and increased income for those who have acquired it. 

How do I get certified as a project management professional? 

Complete the following four courses (in order) to earn your online Project Management Certificate. To qualify for a certificate and required project management training, all four of the following courses must be completed within three years: 

1. Project Management Fundamentals 
2. Project Management Applications 
3. Business Analysis Introduction 
4. High-Speed Project Management 

Kennesaw State University (KSU) College of Graduate and Professional Education is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Registered Education Provider. The KSU course material covers the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® Guide and Standards. It will prepare you to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exams. This course satisfies the 35 hours of project management training required by the Project Management Institute for the PMP Certification. 

Where can I work as a PMP? What are some common career paths of a PMP?

With a project management certificate, there are different industries where you can put your skills to use. Some of the industries are:

• Construction
• Energy
• Engineering
• Software development
• Information technology
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical
• Marketing
• Consulting

What is the salary of a PMP? 

Generally, if you have your PMP certificate, you can expect to see about a $5,000 to $10,000 salary advantage over those who do not have their certificate. For employers, candidates who get the certificate show additional commitment to the project management career path. The average salary in the metro Atlanta area is $80,342 with the top 10% making over $114,000. Trends show that PMPs have from $15,000 to $20,000 increase in salary every 5 to 10 years. 

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