PMC150
As organizations adopt project management practices, they recognize the need for careful definition, discipline and deployment.
With a focus on establishing a project management office (PMO), a proven method of support and guidance in a project-based environment you will learn how to build a PMO that controls the project and helps managers and their teams deliver value—without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
Course schedule: Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT via online-supported delivery.
After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:
You will work with a group of peers throughout the course and be able to share experiences, ideas and knowledge. Expect to cover concepts through a combination of theory, best practices, real-world case studies and networking opportunities.
You are expected to participate in exercises, group discussions, case studies and presentations. There will also be reading and assignments.
We evaluate this course on a pass/fail basis using a combination of assignments, individual or group projects, participation and attendance. You must participate in discussions and activities and complete any assignments.
To complete the Project Management Certificate program you will need to pass all 13 courses. You will also be expected to have read A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th edition (from March to July 2021) or 7th edition (effective September 2021), which can be purchased online, at local bookstores, or through the PMI website. In this course, we may reference relevant chapters of the PMBOK® Guide.
You will need a computer that is connected to the internet so that you can access Canvas, our online course management system. You can check if your browser is compatible with Canvas by accessing Canvas guides here. We recommend you use Google Chrome or Firefox.
Also, you will need to enable your computer’s audio and microphone to participate in live sessions offered through the Blackboard Collaborate virtual platform (within Canvas). You can check if your computer is compatible with Blackboard Collaborate here.
You can find more information on online-supported learning on our About Online Learning page.
