Post Graduate Program in Project Management, Singapore

Project Management Certificate FAQs

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

  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 Singapore?

  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 Singapore?

  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 Singapore?

  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 Singapore?

  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 Singapore?

  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 Singapore?

  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 Singapore?

  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

• Who should apply for project management certification in Singapore?

  While different project management certifications 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.

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

  Project management certifications 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 are the benefits of project management certification in Singapore?

  A project management certification 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 jobs can I get with a project management certification in Singapore?

  Project management certifications 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.

• What is the salary of a Certified Project Management consultant in Singapore?

  The average base salary of a certified IT solutions engineer with key Project Management skills in Singapore is around SGD 82,563 and can go as high as SGD 135,000. Once you successfully complete professional Project Management training in Singapore, you can always negotiate a much better salary.

• What are the major companies hiring for certified Project Management engineers in Singapore?

  Singapore is the home to many large electronics manufacturers, health care and medical research, IT companies, financial services firms, and tourism sector. All these businesses have complex and sizeable IT operations. Companies like Dell technologies and Schneider Electric have a continued requirement for professionals with Project Management training in Singapore.

• How do I become a Certified IT Project Manager in Singapore?

  To undergo professional Project Management training in Singapore, you can approach any of the universities online via the Internet. Ensure that these universities have industry tie-ups to deliver excellent training, hands-on practice, and project-based learning. A professional Project Management course in Singapore should ensure you get project-based training with scenarios.

• How to find the best Project Management courses in Singapore?

  To find a globally renowned certification course in IT project management in Singapore, we strongly suggest an online search. Once online, you will find many Project Management courses in Singapore by reputed universities. The MOUs with leaders in academic training and the IT industry, allow them to offer certification programs in Singapore.

• What are the major industries in Singapore?

  Singapore is a busy port on the cusp of the Indian Ocean and South China sea giving passage to international trade. Singapore’s industries include tourism, healthcare and life sciences research, financial services, IT services, and electronics manufacturing. Companies – small, medium, and large – need professionals having completed a Project Management course in Singapore.

• 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 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.

• 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 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

• 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.

• 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:

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

• What certificate will I receive after completion of project management training?

  Upon successful completion of this project management training 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 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.

• 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 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.

• What certification will I receive after completing this Project Management training?

  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 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.
  
  Alternatively, you can discover other professional courses with higher salaries here.

• What are the technical requirements to learn Project Management?

  In general, there aren’t any prerequisites to learning project management. However, project management courses, including this Post Graduate Program in Project Management, require various prerequisites, per the Project Management Institute. For this project management program, any individual with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or at least 5 years of work experience is eligible to apply.

• What to expect from the project management certification?

  A project management certification provides the stamp of approval for possessing the requisite project management skills. In the case of this PGP in Project Management, 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 certificate?

  If you are looking for an in-depth understanding of project management, you can opt for Simplilearn’s PostGraduate Program in Project Management. It is a comprehensive program offering knowledge on PMP, Agile Scrum Master, PMO implementation, and Microsoft Project. And upon completion of this course you get to work on a capstone project that helps you to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course practically.

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

  PMI is a globally recognized project management certification body. However, project management certification programs offered by Simplilearn like this Post Graduate Program in Project Management are 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 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 3 credit concentration.

• 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.