• Program Fees

    £ 1,800

    EMI Starting at £ 180/mo

  • Application closes on

    4 Nov, 2024
  • Program duration

    10 weeks
  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    UMass Academic Excellence

    Earn a program completion certificate from UMass Amherst

    Earn a program completion certificate from UMass Amherst

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    Exposure To PM AI Trends

    Live classes on the latest AI trends, such as generative AI, prompt engineering, ChatGPT, and more

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    Hands-On Experience

    Applied learning through capstone project, Harvard Business School case studies and simulation exams

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    PMP Certification Exam Prep

    Earn 146 PDUs for PMI-related certifications with 35 contact hours, required for the PMP exam

Take the first step to your goals

Lifetime access to self-paced e learning content

Corporate Training

Enterprise training for teams

Global Career Opportunities

Project managers are in high demand across all industries. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), those with a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification can earn 33% more than those without one.

Industry Demand

People in upskilling programs

42%

Projected job growth 2021-2031

33%

Companies adopting PMP-2023

70%

Top Companies Hiring

Project Management Certification Overview

Students taking this project management certification in Leeds will learn how to apply the latest management strategies. The course covers: risk, quality, project, digital transformation, complexity management, PMO implementation, and agile and scrum skills. Students acquire 146 PDUs toward renewing their PMI certification by completing the project management course in Leeds.

Key Features

  • Receive a course completion certificate in Project Management and Alumni Association Membership from UMass Amherst
  • Learn from industry professionals and certified instructors who bring years of practical experience and expertise to the classroom
  • Earn an industry-recognized certificate to enhance your credentials and employability worldwide
  • Leverage modules on the latest AI trends, like generative AI, prompt engineering, and more
  • Earn 146 PDUs for PMI related certifications with 35 contact hours and 14 simulation examinations to ace the PMP exam
  • Work on capstone projects in 3 domains, 4 Harvard Business School case studies, 17 hands-on projects, and 18+ simulation exams
  • Access to digital materials from PMI (audio-video content, eBook, assessments, participant guide)
  • Feel assured with a 100% money-back guarantee in this program

Project Management Certification Advantage

This Professional Certificate Program in Project Management, in partnership with UMass Amherst, equips you with the knowledge and skills to pursue industry certifications and a rewarding career as a project manager.

  • UMass Amherst

    In Partnership With UMass Amherst

    • Receive a 3-credit elective transfer for UMass Amherst online MBA
    • Receive a UMass Amherst certificate of completion
    • Become a member of the UMass Amherst alumni association with access to alumni networks
  • Project Management Certificate

    PMI Authorized Training Partner

    • Learn from experienced PMI accredited trainers and become proficient in project management methodologies
    • Real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators
    • Analyze business situations and different aspect of managerial decision-making

Project Management Certification Details

The program covers strategies, tools, and techniques to manage successful projects. You’ll learn to manage project risks and complexities, ensure quality, implement PMOs, and leverage agile and scrum methodologies. You can also earn up to 146 PDUs to maintain existing PMI certifications.

Learning Path

    • This project management course covers new trends, emerging practices, tailoring considerations, and core competencies required of a project management professional.
    • Greater emphasis on strategic and business knowledge
    • Project manager roles in large and small companies
    • Introduces best practices of Agile and the nuances of the Scrum methodology,
    • Enhances your ability to develop and deliver high-quality products.
    • Maximize business value and mitigate potential risks.
    • Master end-to-end project management by learning the most popular project management tool today.
    • Get a comprehensive understanding of project planning and scheduling, resource pooling and consolidation, customized reporting, and the latest Microsoft Project features.
    • Enhance your ability to manage and deliver complex projects efficiently from start to finish.
    • This course will help you establish a PMO to capture and propagate the best practices in project management.
    • Monitor whether the projects are aligned with the strategic objective of the organization, or transition from crisis to Control; the knowledge of implementing PMO gives you an unprecedented advantage over your competitors.
    • For a growth-oriented professional who want to look beyond project management.
    • This project management capstone is your final step in the learning path and gives you an opportunity to implement the skills you have learned during this program.
    • Supported by dedicated mentoring sessions.
    • Learn to solve a real, industry-aligned problem.
    • Showcase your project management expertise to future employers.
Electives:
    • Master risk management processes.
    • Provides structured and objective approach needed to address and manage project uncertainty.
    • Learn to perform a risk planning exercise, master identification and analysis, and control both known and unknown project risks.
    • Master echniques for planning and executing strategies effectively.
    • Acquire the skills to manage projects efficiently from start to finish.
    • Learn methods for analyzing and enhancing organizational processes.
    • Learn to develop enterprise projects with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification online program.
    • Aligned to the IASSC exam.
    • This course integrates the DMAIC and lean methodologies with case studies.
    • Acquire the skills required to play a leading role in organizational growth.
    • This course leverages digital technologies and design thinking: a powerful problem-solving process.
    • Transform your business strategies and objectives.
    • Learn how to build a solid action plan, foster customer-focused innovation, and drive a digital culture within your organization.
    • Attend live generative AI masterclasses and learn how to leverage it to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
    • Conducted by industry experts, these masterclasses delve deep into AI-powered creativity.

11+ Skills Covered

  • Project Management
  • Agile Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Lean Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Digital Transformation
  • Design Thinking
  • Customer experience design
  • Leadership Skills
  • Cost Management
  • Planning and Forecasting

5+ Tools Covered

JiramsofficeMicrosoft ExcelDMAICMicrosoft Projects

Case Studies and Projects

  • Project 1

    ERP Implementation by Bombardier

    Navigate through the challenges of an ERP implementation. Drive major organizational change and gain maximum operational efficiencies.

  • Project 2

    Good Shepherd Pharmacy Blockchain System

    Design a series of small-scale pilot tests to evaluate the technical, operational, and economic feasibility of a blockchain pharmacy system that will bypass industry middlemen.

  • Project 3

    EVCard Pioneering CarSharing in China

    Through EVCard's journey, a car-sharing business in China, learn about changing market environment, building competitive advantage through rapid learning and product iteration.

  • Project 4

    Era of Quality at the Akshaya Patra Foundation

    Step into the shoes of Muralidhar, Ex- Director of Quality at TAPF to reduce cooking-to-consumption time as the number of children increases.

  • Project 5

    Capstone 1 Planning for Hypergrowth

    Capture the requirements for creating a launch plan to respond to the massive growth opportunity posed by the pandemic, and perform a risk analysis of possible outcomes.

  • Project 6

    Capstone 2 Agile Scrum for Rapid Innovation

    Create a launch plan for implementing Agile Scrum methodology for development to support continuous rapid innovation.

Disclaimer - The projects have been built leveraging real publicly available datasets from organizations.

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Program Advisors

  • Tim Jerome

    Tim Jerome

    Project Management Expert and Evangelist

    Tim Jerome is an international project management expert with over 15 years of experience at companies like Intel and Digital Network Services. A former president of the PMI Rio Grande Chapter, Tim is also a PMP instructor with over 10 years of experience in addition to his consulting experience.

  • Sachin Goswami

    Sachin Goswami

    PMI Authorised Trainer

    Experienced senior Project Management consultant with a diverse industry experience across sectors. Skilled in Performance Improvement, Project Delivery, Project Management,Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Training Delivery.

  • Jerome Hubbard

    Jerome Hubbard

    Sr. Business Engagement & portfolio Manager

    Jerome brings multiple years’ experience as a project management professional. He has a demonstrated history of working in numerous industries (Manufacturing, Automotive, Operations, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Finance Technology, AND Banking). 

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Career Growth Stories

  • Lisa Lucchesi

    The Professional Certificate in Project Management program includes five courses: PMP®, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project 2021, Implementing a PMO, and a project management capstone. Each course consists of live online classes, on-demand learning, project-based tasks, and interactive labs. It helped me pass the PMI-PMP exam on my first attempt.

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    Sr. Engg Manager
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Become a Project Management Expert

The Global project management market is expected to reach at USD 7 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 14.93% between the period 2019-2027.

Job Icon33%

Project job growth from 2021 - 2031

Source: PMI®
Job Icon88 Million Jobs

Estimated for Project Management Professionals by 2027

Source: PMI®
Job Icon$88K

Average Annual Salary

Source: Glassdoor

Batch Profile

This program caters to professionals from various industries & backgrounds; the diversity of students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Information Technology - 34%Consulting - 10%Healthcare - 12%Manufacturing - 13%Construction - 10%Others - 21%
    Companies
    Project Management course learners from Accenture, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Intel, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Adobe, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Wipro, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Qualcomm, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Microsoft, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Emirate, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Bank of America, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Oracle, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Pfizer, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from Amazon, Leeds
    Project Management course learners from IBM, Leeds

Learner Reviews

Admission Details

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this program candidates must possess

At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of work experience preferred for PMP exam
Programming or non-programming background

Admission Fee & Financing

Admission fee for the Professional Certificate Program in project management is £ 1,800. For Admissions and University Inquiries reach out to bootcamp_admissions@simplilearn.net .

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

£ 1,800

Pay In Installments, as low as

£ 180/mo

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit payment option with 0% interest and no hidden fees.

Program Cohorts

Next Cohort

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      18 Nov, 2024

      14:00 GMT

    • Regular Classes

      11 Jan, 2025 - 5 Apr, 2025

      15:00 - 19:00 GMT

      WeekendSaSu

Got questions regarding upcoming cohort dates?

Project Management Certification FAQs

  • Which companies are the top employers of project management professionals in Leeds?

    The top employers of project management professionals include:

    • HSBC

    • Schneider Electric

    • Honeywell

    • American Express

    • Bosch

  • Which industries are most suitable for project management professionals in Leeds?

    Project managers are required in almost all sectors but mainly in the following:

    • Information Technology (IT)

    • Manufacturing

    • Finance

    • Healthcare

  • What are the top job titles in the field of project management in Leeds?

    Becoming a project management professional can significantly boost your career prospects and you can aim for ambitious job roles such as:

    • Project director

    • Senior project manager

    • Program manager

    • Team lead

    • Project Management Officer (PMO)

  • What is the job market outlook for project management professionals in Leeds?

    PMI states that the demand for project managers is growing faster than the demand for workers in other occupations. By 2027, companies will need an estimated 88 million people in project management-focused roles.

  • What are the best advanced-level courses in project management in Leeds?

    The best project management courses for advanced learners include:

    • Business Analyst Master’s Program

    • PMP® Plus Master’s Program

    • PMP® Renewal Pack

    • Digital Project Manager

  • What are the best intermediate courses in project management in Leeds?

    The best project management courses for intermediate learners include:

    • PMP® Certification

    • PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner

    • CBAP® - Certified Business Analysis Professional

    • PMI-RMP® Certification

    • PMI-PgMP® Certification

    • MSP® Foundation and Practitioner

  • What are the best foundational courses in project management for beginners in Leeds?

    The best courses in project management for beginners include:

    • PRINCE2® Foundation

    • CAPM® - Certified Associate of Project Management

    • CCBA® - Certification of Capability in Business Analysis

    • Introduction to Project Management

  • What is the salary of a Project Manager in Leeds?

    A Project Manager in Leeds can earn about £40,079 per year as it is a very high-paying job. Your salary may increase or decrease depending on your knowledge, skills, and work experience. The reason why the salary of a Project Manager is so high is that there’s a huge demand for Project Managers or anyone who has completed PGP Project Management certification in Leeds.

  • What are the major companies hiring for a Project Manager in Leeds?

    Companies that are looking for a professional Project Manager in Leeds are thebigworld, Capita, Civica, Wakefield Council, Experian, and so on. If you want to work in these organisations, then getting a PGP Project Management certification in Leeds is the way to go.

  • What are the major industries in Leeds?

    Some of the notable industries in Leeds are retail, manufacturing, construction, leisure, and visitor, among others. Leeds is one of the fastest-growing cities with an economy of 64.6 billion and a workforce of over 1.37 billion. The private sector of Leeds saw a huge growth in 2016 and the city also has the highest ratio when considering public to private sectors. With a PGP Project Management certification in Leeds, you can look to grab top opportunities in the city in any of its top industries.

  • How to become a Project Manager

    To become a successful Project Manager, you need to complete your PGP Project Management certification in Leeds. Once your training is complete, getting a job in good organisations will be easy. You will also need a bachelor’s or a master’s degree from the relevant field.

  • How to find Project Manager courses in Leeds?

    Most e-learning PGP Project Management certifications in Leeds offer the same course. Google them and compare the training modules, their hands-on experience, support, etc. of various organisations. Choose the e-learning course that best suits your needs.

  • What is a Project Management Certification?

    Project Management certifications are official credentials awarded to professionals who have a certain amount of experience and have displayed a certain level of competency and knowledge in project management. Coveted institutions like the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PRINCE2 offer globally recognized project management certifications, including PMP, CAPM, and PRINCE2 practitioner certifications. Obtaining a project management certification often involves clearing an exam conducted by the certifying body and meeting certain educational and professional requirements.

Professional Certificate Program In Project Management, Leeds

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