Corporate Training and Professional Education

Project Management Certificate

Project Management Certificate

Project management is a critical skill in today’s business world. The USF Project Management Certificate program will teach you the tools and techniques needed to plan, execute, and close projects successfully. With this knowledge, you will be able to manage projects effectively, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. 

DID YOU KNOW?

• The project management industry is expected to be worth $6.61 trillion by 2027. - Project Management Institute

• Project managers are in high demand, with an average salary of over $100,000 per year.

• Project management has a growth rate significantly higher than all other occupations, with a rate of 33% growth between 2016 and 2026. - Bureau of Labor Statistics

What courses will I take? 

All three courses in the Project Management Certificate include real-world exercises where participants can practice and refine what they learn. Courses are taught by Project Management Professionals® (PMPs) with extensive project management application and industry experience.

COURSE 1:  Foundations of Modern Project Management

This introductory course shares vital information and insights into seven basic areas of project management, building a strong foundation for a career as an effective leader in the dynamic world of project management.

COURSE 2:  Leading Projects Through Execution

This class hones critical PM skills through interactive discussions of key topics: stakeholder management, leading teams, finance and financial planning, and basic process improvement tools and techniques.

COURSE 3:  Agile Project Management

This course, the program finale, walks participants through the seven steps of the Agile process and shows how to lead in an Agile environment that encourages accountability, teamwork and organization.

What will I earn? 

All three courses can be completed individually, earning a prestigious USF credential and one USF digital badge per course. OR Complete all three courses and earn the coveted USF PM Certificate credential.

Who should attend? 

Project, team or program managers • Portfolio managers • Technical leads • Quality control analysts • Systems integrators • Business systems analysts • Project team participants • Participants who want to meet their 35-hour educational requirement to sit for the PMP exam • Existing PMPs • Military personnel transitioning to civilian roles • Others interested in the growing field of project management.

 

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the Project Management Certificate for your business please contact :

David Hill
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For inquiries regarding the Project Management Certificate for individuals, please contact: 

Kathy Barnes
, M.S.Ed.
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barnesk@usf.edu