Post Graduate Program in Project Management, Nashville

FAQs

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

  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 Nashville?

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

  • Information Technology (IT)

  • Manufacturing

  • Finance

  • Healthcare

• What is the recommended career path for project management aspirants in Nashville?

  The career path of a project manager requires the following attributes: 

  • Strong communication skills 

  • Advanced organizational skills

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks

  Achieving industry certification gives you a greater edge if you aspire to become a project manager. If you are new to this field, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a solid entry-level certification. Next, you can go for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which is the most important globally acknowledged credential for project managers. 

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

  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 Nashville?

  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 Nashville?

  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 Nashville?

  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 Nashville?

  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 are the eligibility criteria for this Post Graduate Program in Project Management in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst?

  For the admission to this Post Graduate Program in Project Management, candidates must possess one of the first two criteria:

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline 
  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Programming or non-programming background
     

• What is the admission process for this Post Graduate Program in Project Management in Partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst?

  The admission process consists of three simple steps:

  • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
  • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
  • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee

• Is there any financial aid provided?

  To ensure money is not a barrier in the path of learning, we offer various financing options to help ensure that this program is financially manageable. Please refer to our “Admissions Fee and Financing” section for more details.

• What should I expect from the UMass Amherst Post Graduate Program in Project Management?

  As a part of this Post Graduate Program, you will receive the following:

  • UMass Amherst Post Graduate Program Certificate of Completion
  • UMass Amherst Alumni Association membership
  • Lifetime access to all core e-learning content created by Simplilearn

• What certificate will I receive?

  Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a Post Graduate Program In Project Management Certificate of Completion by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. You will also receive industry-recognized certificates from Simplilearn for the courses on the learning path.

• Will any preparation material be provided to help me get started?

  Once you make the first installment of the program fee, you will also get access to a preparatory course. You will have to go through the assigned course before coming for the first class. The course will have 8 to10 hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified on your first attempt. They proactively engage students to assure they’re following the course path and to help students enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.

• Who are the instructors and how are they selected?

  Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

• I am not able to access the online program. Who can help me?

  Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course.

• If I want to cancel my enrollment, can I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the program price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.

  
  * Disclaimer
  All programs are offered on a non-credit basis and are not transferable to a degree.

• What certification will I receive after completing the Project Management training from the program?

  When you have completed the Project Management Training course in the learning path of this program, you will receive a course completion certificate along with a 35-hour PDU certificate. Simplilearn does not administer the PMP® certification, but once you have passed that exam, you will receive the prestigious PMP® certification from the Project Management Institute.
   

• What is pass rate of Project Management Certification?

  We have a pass rate of 99.9%. Our pass rate statistics have been derived by tracking the number of students who were unable to pass the exam in the 1st attempt and comparing that number to our total enrollment figures.

• What is Project Management?

  As per the Project Management Institute (PMI®), project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. The processes of project management are divided into five groups, namely: 

  1. Initiating

  2. Planning

  3. Executing

  4. Monitoring and controlling

  5. Closing

• What is the average salary of a project management professional?

  A project manager earns an average annual salary of $112,410 in the United States. Professionals with 10 to 20 years of experience in this field have the potential to earn up to $153,000 annually.