Post Graduate Program in Project Management, Nashville

Project Management Certificate FAQs

• What is a Project Management Certification?

  A project management certification is a qualification awarded to professionals who possess the degree of proficiency in project management as required by the certification provider. The most widely regarded project management authority is the Project Management Institute (PMI). This Post Graduate Program in Project Management, in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is aligned with the PMI standards. Along with the certifications from this program, the knowledge gained from it will help you clear various other PMI-related project management certifications as well.

• What jobs can I get with a project management certification in Nashvilla?

  Project management certifications in Nashvilla open multiple job opportunities for professionals today. Depending on the years of experience they possess, the certifications they’ve added to the resume, the industry, and the expertise they possess, professionals can aim to become project managers, project coordinators, or even get into project management consulting roles in areas like new product development, environmental research, construction, or any forms technology products or services.

• 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

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

  A project manager earns an average annual salary of $149,905 in in Nashvilla, United States. Professionals with 10 to 20 years of experience in this field have the potential to earn up to $235,664 annually.

• 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 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 certification will I receive after completing the Project Management training in Nashvilla?

  When you have completed the Project Management Training course in Nashvilla, 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.

• Who are the instructors for project management certification course in Nashvilla 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.

• How long does it take to get a project management certification in Nashvilla?

  Project management certifications in Nashvilla offered to differ in their program duration and the requirements for completion. Post Graduate Program in Project Management, in partnership with UMass, is a 6-month Bootcamp program that provides you the skills you need to grab the best global project management opportunities as soon as you complete the course. You will need to spend between 5 and 10 hours a week with this program so that you adhere to the program schedule and achieve the level of understanding of concepts desired.

• How long does it take to get a project management certification in Nashvilla?

  Project management certifications in Nashvilla offered to differ in their program duration and the requirements for completion. Post Graduate Program in Project Management, in partnership with UMass, is a 6-month Bootcamp program that provides you the skills you need to grab the best global project management opportunities as soon as you complete the course. You will need to spend between 5 and 10 hours a week with this program so that you adhere to the program schedule and achieve the level of understanding of concepts desired.

• What is pass rate of Project Management Certification in Nashvilla?

  We have a pass rate of 99.9% in Nashvilla. 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 are the technical requirements to learn Project Management in Nashvilla?

  In general, there aren’t any prerequisites to starting to learn project management in Nashvilla. However, certification courses including this Post Graduate Program in Project Management, in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst require varied prerequisites, as determined by the certification body. For this project management program, any individual with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or possessing at least 5 years of work experience qualifies.

• What is the best project management certification to have in Nashvilla?

  Choosing the best project management certification in Nashvilla depends on your learning and career objectives, and where you are in your career when taking the certification. For an individual beginning their career, there are plenty of fundamental courses that help them understand the basics of project management. As you move up your career and choose career paths that align with your aspirations, you will find that you require different certifications to boost your progress. Another approach is to take up a comprehensive program that not just prepares you for the top project management certifications but provides you the knowledge and skills which you can start applying immediately on course completion. This PGP in Project Management, in partnership with UMass, is a unique bootcamp program that offers you this flexibility and opportunity.

• Who should apply for project management certification in Nashvilla?

  While different project management certifications in Nashvilla have different candidate prerequisites, this PGP in Project Management, in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst requires its candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in any area or discipline or have at least 5 years of professional work experience.

• What to expect from the project management certification in Nashvilla?

  A project management certification in Nashvilla provides you the stamp of approval of possessing the requisite set of project management skills as determined by the certification body. In case of the PGP in Project Management, in partnership with the UMass, Amherst, program graduates will learn to manage quality, risk, and complexity, understand the strategy, implement best practices and learn the frameworks, tools, and skills required to drive transformational projects in an organization.

• What is the best study guide for project management certification in Nashvilla?

  If you are looking for a fundamental understanding of project management, Simplilearn offers many articles and free guides on the topic. For certification-related learning, each certification body prescribed their own study material, such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) prescribed by PMI. This PGP in Project Management is also a great way to prepare for any PMI-related project management certifications.

• Which institution is globally recognized to give project management certification in Nashvilla?

  PMI is a globally recognized project management certification body. However, programs offered by Simplilearn like this Post Graduate Program in Project Management is aligned with the PMI standards and is also in partnership with UMass, Amherst, offering learners with not just a globally recognized certification, but many more additional features including masterclasses from the UMass, Amherst faculty.

• What are the benefits of project management certification in Nashvilla?

  A project management certification in Nashvilla especially those like Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in Project Management in partnership with UMass, Amherst offers a host of benefits.

  • It adds tremendous value to your resume

  • Provides industry-recognition

  • They are globally-recognized

  • Offers the project management skills that companies need right now and for the future

  • Opens us a lot many opportunities, more lucrative and exciting than what you had earlier

  • Serves as a strong validation to your professional progress and can help substantially fast-track your career

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

  The best project management courses in Nashvilla for beginners include:

  • PRINCE2® Foundation

  • CAPM® - Certified Associate of Project Management

  • CCBA® - Certification of Capability in Business Analysis

  • Introduction to Project Management

• Which companies are top employers for professionals with project management certification in Nashvilla?

  The top employers for professionals with project management certification in Nashvilla include:

  • HSBC

  • Schneider Electric

  • Honeywell

  • American Express

  • Bosch

• What is the salary of a project manager in Nashville?

  The average salary of a project manager in Nashville is $69,756 on an annual basis. A project management certification in Nashville can help you in convincing companies you are worth paying a higher band of salary. 

• What are the major companies hiring for a project manager in Nashville?

  A project manager plays an important role in a company and is generally in charge of many of the important operations in the firm. Companies such as Kone are looking for candidates who have completed a project management certification in Nashville.

• What are the major industries in Nashville?

  There are a number of major industries in Nashville. Health care, supply chain management and manufacturing are some of the industries you can apply to if you have done your project management training in Nashville. 

• What is Project management?

  Project management is an act of strategically planning, executing, and accomplishing projects by using specific knowledge, skillset, tools, and techniques within the given constraints.

• 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
     

• Which is the best project management course?

  The best project management course is the one that helps you build a strong foundation in the project management field. Apart from the theoretical concepts, it includes case studies, interactive quizzes, industry projects, simulation exams, and career assistance to help you land your dream job. It also prepares you to pass industry-recognized credentials like PMP certification and PRINCE2 certification.

• 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 for project management course?

  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:

  • A joint UMass Amherst-Simplilearn certificate of completion
  • UMass Amherst Alumni Association Membership
  • Lifetime access to all core e-learning content created by Simplilearn

• 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 project management course before coming for the first class. The project management 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 project management course path and to help students enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.

• I am not able to access the online project management training 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 for project management training?

  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 for project management course, 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.

• You offer money back guarantee, how does it work?

  Our project management training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the official PMP® Certification Exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the PMP® Certification Exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term “full refund” mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.
   
  To improve the odds of your success in the exam, we strongly recommend that you take the PMP® Certification Exam within 45 days from the day you complete Simplilearn’s official PMI-PMP training course.

  Attempt	Time Frame	Result	Money back
  First	Within 45 days of course completion	Did Not Pass	Full refund

  Refund Process: If you do not pass the PMP® Certification Exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will provide a full refund to you where the term “full refund” mentioned anywhere in this document shall mean the program fee paid by you minus USD 200 or equivalent toward administrative and miscellaneous charges.

  • To receive a refund, you must request the Help and Support Forum.
  • You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training.
  • Simplilearn will refund the program fee within 30 days of receiving all required documentation.
  • We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the program.
  • After the refund is issued, you will receive a confirmation via email, and you will lose access to the Post Graduate Program in Project Management, and you will lose your program progress.

  Terms and Conditions:

  • This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in Project Management.
  • The guarantee is valid only for those who have paid the full program fee as advertised on Simplilearn’s website.
  • Request for a partial refund of any part of the program fee paid by participants will not be accepted.
  • Simplilearn reserves the right to modify, update the terms and conditions or revoke the money-back guarantee without prior notice.
  • Simplilearn will be the final authority to resolve any dispute arising out of or connected with this guarantee.

  The guarantee becomes void if:

  • Participants do not take the PMP® Certification Exam within 45 days of unlocking the certificate.
  • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in Simplilearn’s official PMI-PMP training as part of the Post Graduate Program in Project Management.
  • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three available online PMP® simulation practice tests on Simplilearn Learning Management System.
  • Participants do not follow the trainer’s instructions and do not complete the class exercises.
  • Participants do not submit the required documents (scorecard, course completion certificate, proof of PMP exam date) to Simplilearn.
  • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results.

• Who can take up a project management course?

  Any professional who is seeking a career in project management can take up this training program. It is best suited for project managers, team leads, Project Management Officers (PMOs), Scrum Masters, software developers, and project executives.

• What is PDU in Project Management?

  PDUs, or Professional Development Units in project management are one-hour packets of time spent learning, teaching, or volunteering that require project management skills. Various project management certifications require professionals to maintain different Professional Development Units (PDUs) to qualify or continue to hold the certification. PDUs can be accumulated and applied cumulatively to project management certification. Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program in Project Management in partnership with UMass, Amherst offers its learners to earn 146 PDUs on completion, which can subsequently be used by a project management professional (PMP) to renew multiple project management certifications.

• Is the Post Graduate Program in Project Management a degree?

  The Postgraduate Program in Project Management is not deemed a degree or diploma and cannot be compared with a full university degree. However, this program offers a pathway to the online MBA program at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.

• How to use the transferrable credits for the online MBA program at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst?

  This program transfers to the Isenberg Online MBA as a 9 credit concentration. The learner needs to complete only 11 MBA core courses (34 credits), plus 2 credits of foundation courses (if applicable), instead of 43-45 total credits to earn the Isenberg Online MBA.

• What is project management training?

  Project management training is a comprehensive program that teaches you project management from basics and makes you job-ready. It can be in an online self-paced or online instructor-led training mode. Our project management certification program is one such online Bootcamp that helps you kickstart your journey in this field.

• What are the project management courses provided by Simplilearn?

  Simplilearn offers a range of courses in the field of project management. Apart from this Post Graduate Program in Project Management, you can explore other Simplilearn courses like:

  • Digital Project Manager Master’s Program
  • PMP Plus Master’s Program
  • PMP Certification training
  • PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
  • CAPM Course
  • Introduction to Project Management 

• How many PDUs will I earn after completion of a project management course?

  By taking this project management training course, you will be able to earn 146 PDUs for PMI certifications with 35 contact hours.

• How many capstone projects are covered in this project management course?

  One capstone project is offered in three different domains.

• How many simulation exams are provided in this project management certification program?

  You will get access to over 15+ simulation exams to help you testify your preparedness and understand what areas you are strong at and your weaker areas.

• What are the different types of projects covered in this project management training?

  There are 17 hands-on industry projects and Capstone projects from 3 domains included in this project management training program to enhance your practical knowledge and project execution skills.

• Is a monthly installment available for this project management course?

  Yes, Simplilearn offers a No Cost EMI option for this project management course with financing as low as ? 3,733/month. There is a 0% interest rate with no hidden costs.

• Can I get a sealed transcript for World Education Services (WES) at the end of the program?

  Post Graduate Program are certification programs and do not include any transcripts for WES, this is reserved only for degree programs. We do not offer sealed transcripts and hence, our PG programs are not applicable for WES or similar services.