• Application closes on 16 Sep, 2024
  • Program duration 10 weeks
  • Learning Format Online Bootcamp

Why Join this Program

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    Earn a program completion certificate in from UMass and Simplilearn

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    Exposure To PM AI Trends

    Sessions 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 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

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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

This project management training in Salt Lake City teaches essential project management approaches such as project risk, quality, complexity management, digital transformation, PMO implementation, and agile and scrum skills. In addition, attendees receive 146 PDUs to go toward their PMI certification renewal by taking Simplilearn's project management course in Salt Lake City.

Key Features

  • Receive a course completion certificate and UMass Alumni Association membership
  • 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
  • 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 HBS 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 data-sets of the mentioned 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.

  • 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). 

  • 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.

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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.

    Product Test Engg
    Sr. Engg Manager
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Become a Project Management Expert

The Global project management market is expected to reach at USD 7Billiom 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, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Intel, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Adobe, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Wipro, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Qualcomm, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Microsoft, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Emirate, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Bank of America, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Oracle, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Pfizer, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from Amazon, Salt Lake City
    Project Management course learners from IBM, Salt Lake City

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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 $ 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.

Total Program Fee

$ 2,500

Pay In Installments, as low as

$ 250/month

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, ClimbCredit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

Program Cohorts

Next Cohort

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      23 Sep, 2024

      09:00 CDT

    • Regular Classes

      26 Oct, 2024 - 25 Jan, 2025

      09:00 - 13:00 CDT

      WeekendSaSu

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Project Management Certification 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.

  • Which companies are the top employers of project management professionals in Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    When you have completed the Project Management Training course in Salt Lake City, 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 the average salary of a project management professional in Salt Lake City?

    A project manager earns an average annual salary of $167,571 in Salt Lake City, United States. Professionals with 10 to 20 years of experience in this field have the potential to earn up to $263,436 annually.

  • What jobs can I get with a project management certification in Salt Lake City?

    Project management certifications in Salt Lake City 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.

  • Who are the instructors for project management certification course in Salt Lake City 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.

  • How long does it take to get a project management certification in Salt Lake City?

    Project management certifications in Salt Lake City 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.

  • Who should apply for project management certification in Salt Lake City?

    While different project management certifications in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    A project management certification in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City?

    A project management certification in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City for beginners?

    The best project management courses in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    The top employers for professionals with project management certification in Salt Lake City include:

    • HSBC

    • Schneider Electric

    • Honeywell

    • American Express

    • Bosch

  • What is the salary of a project manager in Salt Lake?

    The total basic salary of a project manager in Salt Lake is $73,177 per annum. The salary of an individual varies with skillset and experience and it falls in the range of $34k - $137k. It includes perks like bonuses, profit sharing and incentives. On completion of PGP project management certification in Salt Lake, more chances come on the way to earn a higher salary.

  • What are the major companies hiring a project manager in Salt Lake?

    A person who undergoes PGP project management certification in Salt Lake will procure more opportunities to get hired by any of these companies. Some of the leading companies are Nice CXone, Saltlake community college, Zions Bancorporation, national association, Wood, BHI, Pacificorp and Flowserve.

  • What are the major industries in Salt Lake?

    Approximately 1.1 million tons of minerals are deposited by the three rivers namely the Jordan, Weber, and Bear in the lake every year.  A few leading industries are mining, quarrying, & oil & gas extraction, educational services, healthcare & social assistance. Salt Lake City acts as a home to several museums. It seems to be the industrial banking centre of the United States. Completion of a PGP project management certification in Salt Lake will procure a better placement in any of these industries

  • How to become a project manager in Salt Lake?

    As a project manager, you are required to perform tasks like planning, organising and managing projects in an efficient way. This job role is suitable for people who have the ability to tackle any situation in a feasible way. Added with many certifications like PGP project management certification in Salt Lake, you can enhance your skills in this field.

    Here is how you can become a project manager in Salt Lake.

    • Take up internships to learn the nuances involved in the field.
    • Familiarise yourself with the techniques employed in project management.
    • Enhance your decision-making skills. As a project manager, you will be required to take quick and possible decisions.
    • An undergraduate degree in project management or any related discipline is a must for this job.
    • Pursue courses related to PGP project management certification in Salt Lake to learn the technical aspects of the field.
       

Professional Certificate Program In Project Management, Salt-Lake

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Salt Lake city’s GDP amounted to $102,801 in 2019 with GDP per capita estimated at $61,809 in 2017. The summers here are hot and dry and the winters are cold and cloudy. Salt Lake is home to many Fortune 1000 companies and also various notable companies like AlphaGraphics, Sinclair Oil Corporation and Alsco have established their headquarters over here. The temperature of the city varies from 23°F to 93°F and is rarely below 10°F or above 100°F.

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