Project Management Certification
Gain the skills, tools, and confidence to successfully manage projects from start to finish.
Managing projects is rarely simple. One unexpected problem can quickly cascade into delays, cost overruns, compliance issues, or missed opportunities. Many professionals respond by “doing more,” but without clear planning and tracking, that often creates more stress than solutions.
This 10-session hybrid course equips working professionals with practical, hands-on tools to plan, execute, and close projects effectively. Using a blend of live sessions, self-paced content, and guided exercises, you’ll learn how to bring order, focus, and efficiency to your projects—no matter your industry.
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for professionals in any business who need practical tools to plan, track, and deliver projects on time and within budget. It’s especially valuable for managers, team leaders, and those working in regulated environments who must minimize risk, ensure compliance, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will understand practical approaches to:
- Plan & Prioritize: Focus on what matters most by aligning projects with value and risk.
- Execute: Manage time, milestones, and collaboration to stay on schedule.
- Track: Monitor progress, roles, and quality with simple tools and dashboards.
- Communicate: Deliver clear, concise updates and keep stakeholders engaged.
- Manage Budgets & Controls: Stay on track with budgets, contracts, and compliance requirements.
- Close Out: Capture lessons learned, verify deliverables, and complete projects effectively.
Course Format
The 10-session course follows a hybrid format that combines asynchronous learning with live sessions and gives students opportunities to review content both before and after each class. The learning style emphasizes practical application, with 60% of the time devoted to hands-on exercises and case studies, 30% to concept learning, and 10% to peer discussion. Assessment is based on the successful completion of competency-based exercises.
Tools Used:
Excel/Google Sheets, Word/Docs, Smartsheet, Airtable (free or widely available options prioritized).
Special Topics
In addition to the core curriculum, the course addresses specialized topics such as:
- Problem resolution & difficult conversations
- Leading technical teams
- Construction & building projects
- Contract negotiations
- Cybersecurity considerations
- Commitment vs. compliance
- Additional areas based on participant requests
Certification & Course Costs
The course cost is $1,000. Successful participants earn a certificate of project management from Washington College.