• Program Duration: 3 monthsAt 5-10 hours/week
  • Live, Online, InteractiveLearning Format

Why Join this Program

UMass Academic Excellence

UMass Academic Excellence

Earn a program completion certificate from UMass Amherst

Exposure To PM AI Trends

Exposure To PM AI Trends

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

Hands-On Experience

Hands-On Experience

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

PMP Certification Exam Prep

PMP Certification Exam Prep

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

Program Overview

Students taking this project management certification in Nashville 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 Nashville.

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 146 PDUs for PMI related certifications with 35 contact hours and 14 simulation examinations to ace the PMP exam
  • Simplilearn Career Service helps you get noticed by top hiring companies
  • 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
  • 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

Post Graduate Program 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.

In Partnership With UMass Amherst

This Professional Certificate Program in Project Management is in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which is among one of the premier public universities and is committed to excellence and innovative thinking and aims to produce revolutionary ideas and impact on par with the best universities in the world.

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Upon completion of this program you will receive:
  • 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
UMass Amherst in Nashville

PMI Authorized Training Partner

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading association that helps Project Management professionals advance their careers and improve organizational success through globally-recognized standards and certifications. Earn 146 PDUs for maintaining your Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) for PMI-related certifications and ace PMP exam.

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Benefits of PCP PM with Simplilearn:
  • 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 Certificate in Nashville

Simplilearn Career Service

Simplilearn Career Service, powered by Talent Inc. helps to enable you to navigate career changes and get ready for the professional workforce.

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  • Get a Resume Makeover from TopResume
  • Reach numerous employers with ResumeRabbit
  • Complete Candidate Confidentiality Assured

Program 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. Placing a greater emphasis on strategic & business knowledge, it also includes a new section on the role of the project manager in both large and small companies.

  • This project management course introduces you to the best practices of Agile and the nuances of the Scrum methodology, enhancing your ability to develop and deliver high-quality products. Learn these popular methodologies to maximize business value and mitigate potential risks.

  • This project management course will help you perfect end-to-end project management by mastering the most popular project management tool today. With this MS Project training, you'll get a comprehensive understanding of project planning and scheduling, resource pooling and consolidation, customized reporting, and the latest Microsoft Project features. This will help enhance your ability to manage and deliver complex projects efficiently from start to finish.

  • For a growth-oriented professional who wants to look beyond just project management, implementing a project management office is the next frontier. This course will help you establish a PMO to capture and propagate the best practices in project management. Whether you want to 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.

  • This Project Management Capstone will give you an opportunity to implement the skills you have learned during this program. Supported by dedicated mentoring sessions, you'll learn to solve a real, industry-aligned problem. The capstone project is your final step in the learning path and will enable you to showcase your project management expertise to future employers.

Electives:
  • This project management training course helps you master risk management processes and provides you the structured and objective approach needed to address and manage project uncertainty. You'll learn how to perform a risk planning exercise, master identification and analysis, and control both known and unknown project risks.

  • This project management course will help you hone your skills to manage multiple projects and align program activities with organizational goals without compromising on quality, speed, or efficiency. You will learn the five program management performance domains identified by PMI, including program strategy alignment, stakeholder engagement, lifecycle management, benefits management, and governance.

  • Learn to develop enterprise projects with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification online program. Aligned to the IASSC exam, this project management certification course integrates the DMAIC and Lean methodologies with case studies to help you acquire the skills required to play a leading role in organizational growth.

  • This project management certification course leverages digital technologies and design thinking—a powerful problem-solving process to transform your business strategies and objectives. You’ll 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. Dive deep into AI-powered creativity and how it can improve business processes in these industry expert-led classes.

  • Attend academic masterclass by prestigious faculty and get lessons in leading transformational projects.

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

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 Advisor

  • 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). 

  • William Kennedy

    William Kennedy

    Chief Project Manager Trainer

    Project Management professional with exceptional verbal communication skills/strong leadership/coaching/mentoring skills. Extensive experience managing/implementing complex applications/business solutions projects, consisting of large cross-functional matrix global teams of 500+ stakeholders.

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Learner's 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, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Intel, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Adobe, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Wipro, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Qualcomm, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Microsoft, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Emirate, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Bank of America, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Oracle, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Pfizer, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from Amazon, Nashville
    Project Management course learners from IBM, Nashville

Industry Trends

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.

  • Project Management Industry Growth

    6% growth in jobs

    Of Project Management profiles by 2024

    22 million jobs

    Estimated for project management professionals by 2027 by The PMI®

    Project Management Annual Salary
    Min
    Average
    Max
    Source: Glassdoor
    Project Manager Hiring Companies
    Wells Fargo
    Facebook
    IBM
    Apple
    Microsoft
    Amazon
    Source: Indeed

Why Join this Program

  • Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
  • Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
  • Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
  • Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts

Admission Details

Ideal Candidates

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 COUNSELORS

We have a team of dedicated admissions counselors who are available to guide you as you apply to the program. They are available to:

  • Address questions related to your application
  • Provide guidance regarding financial aid (if required)
  • Help answer questions and understand the program
Talk to our admissions counselors now!

Admission Fee & Financing

Admission fee for the Professional Certificate Program in project management is $2,500. 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.

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FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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 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. 

Professional Certificate Program In Project Management, Nashville

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Nashville is known as the Music City but it’s not just music-related attractions that you can go to. There are a great many other landmarks in the city, such as The Hermitage and the Tennessee State Museum. Some more places you can go to in Nashville are:

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