• Admission closes on 7 Aug, 2024
  • Program Duration 3 months
  • Learning Format Online Bootcamp

Why Join this Program

UMass Academic Excellence

Earn a program completion certificate and become a member of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association

Exposure to PM AI trends

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

Hands-on Experience

Applied learning through capstone projects, Harvard case studies and simulation exams

PMP Certification Exam Prep

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

FOR ENTERPRISE

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Global Career Opportunities

Project management is in demand in several industries due to the nature of this work.According to a report from the Project Management Institute (PMI), PMPs in the U.S. earn 25% higher median annual salary than their non-certified colleagues.

Industry Demand

People take upskilling courses

42%

Jobs growth from 2021 to 2031

33%

Companies adoption of PMP-2023

70%

Top Companies Hiring

Career Growth Stories

  • This impressive program includes five courses: PMP, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project 2019, Implementing a PMO, and a project management capstone course.Each course features a blended curriculum of live-online sessions, on-demand learning, project-based tasks, and interactive labs. The PMP helped me pass the PMI-PMP exam on my first attempt.

    - Lisa Lucchesi
    Product Test Engg
    Sr. Engg Manager
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Project Management Certification Overview

Simplilearn's project management certification in Zurich trains students in the latest management strategies. These include: risk, quality, project, digital transformation, complexity management, PMO implementation, and agile and scrum skills. In addition, attendees will earn 146 PDUs towards their PMI certification renewal by completing the project management course in Zurich.

Key Features

  • Receive course completion Certificate in Project Management and Alumni Association Membership from UMass Amherst
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from seasoned industry professionals and certified instructors who bring years of practical experience and expertise to the classroom
  • Earn Industry-Recognized Certifications enhancing your credentials and employability within the US and beyond.
  • Exclusive Modules on the latest AI trends, such as generative AI, prompt engineering, explainable AI, and more
  • Earn 146 PDUs for PMI related certifications with 35 contact hours and 4 simulation examinations to ace the PMP exam
  • Capstone projects from 3 domains, 4 Harvard case studies, 17 hands-on projects and 15+ simulation exams
  • Access to Digital Materials from PMI(Audio-Video Content, Ebook, Assessments, Participant Guide)
  • We provide a 100% Money Back Guarantee with this program

Project Management Certification Advantage

This Professional Certificate Program in Project Management in partnership with UMass Amherst, equips you with the knowledge, skills, certifications, and global perspectives needed to pursue rewarding career opportunities in project management.

  • UMass Amherst

    In partnership with UMass Amherst

    • Receive a 3-credit elective transfer for UMass Amherst Online MBA
    • Receive 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 | 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

Professional Certificate Program in Project Management will cover strategization and management - project, program, risk, quality, complexity, customer-centric digital transformation, PMO implementation, and agile and scrum skills; and will help you earn 146 PDUs for maintaining 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 & business knowledge,
    • Section on the role of the project manager in both 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 just 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 risk management processes
    • Learn the structured and objective approach needed to address and manage project uncertainty.
    • Perform a risk planning exercise, master identification and analysis, and control both known and unknown project risks.
    • 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 Gen AI masterclasses & learn how you can leverage it to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
    • These cutting-edge masterclasses are conducted by industry experts, where you delve deep into AI-powered creativity, understanding various concepts & topics related to generative AI.

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 ExcelDMAIC

Case Studies and Projects

  • Project 1

    ERP Implementation by Bombardier

    Navigate through the challenges of ERP implementation for a large-scale project. Drive major organization transformation while implementing ERP to gain maximum benefit.

  • 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

  • Bryan Campbell

    Bryan Campbell

    President at 7 C's Consulting and Agile Project and Program Manager

    Bryan Campbell is a highly respected Agile Coach and Project Manager with more than 25 years of experience managing projects, programs and PMOs around the world.  He specializes in agile transformation for enterprise, scale PMOs.

  • 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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Become a Project Management Expert

The Global Project Management Market is expected to reach at US$ 7 Bn by 2027 at a CAGR of 14.93% between the period 2019-2027.

Job Icon33%

Growth in Jobs of Project Management Profiles by 2027

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, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Intel, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Adobe, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Wipro, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Qualcomm, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Microsoft, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Emirate, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Bank of America, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Oracle, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Pfizer, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from Amazon, Zurich
    Project Management course learners from IBM, Zurich

Learner Reviews

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 € 2,250. 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.

Pay in Installments

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit payment option with 0% interest and no hidden fees.

Splitit

Financing Options

We provide the following options for one-time payment

  • Credit Card
  • Paypal

€ 2,250

Program Cohorts

Next Cohort

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      24 Aug, 2024

      16:00 CEST

    • Regular Classes

      24 Aug, 2024 - 30 Nov, 2024

      16:00 - 20:00 CEST

      Weekend (Sat - Sun)

Other Cohorts

    • Date

      Time

      Batch Type

    • Program Induction

      25 Oct, 2024

      17:00 CEST

    • Regular Classes

      26 Oct, 2024 - 24 Jan, 2025

      17:00 - 21:00 CEST

      Weekend (Sat - Sun)

Got questions regarding upcoming cohort dates?

Project Management Certification FAQs

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

    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 Zurich?

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

    • Information Technology (IT)

    • Manufacturing

    • Finance

    • Healthcare

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

    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 Zurich?

    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 Zurich?

    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 Zurich?

    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 Zurich?

    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 is the salary of a Project Management in Zurich?

    The annual salary of project management in Zurich is about 103,524 Fr per annum. Based on the job roles and experience, the salary varies. Enrich your Skillset and knowledge by completing PGP Project Management Certification in Zurich is a brilliant way to enter the organization as a project manager. 

  • What are the major companies hiring for Project Management in Zurich?

    More companies demand project managers who have profound knowledge and understanding. Premier technology companies include UBS, Randstad, Novo Nordisk, Takeda, and Abbot. Most reputed companies are focusing heavily on project managers with the completion of PGP Project Management Certification in Zurich. Enrich your skills, which include planning, managing, and execution.

  • What are the major industries in Zurich?

    Major industries include health and pharmaceutical, chemicals, musical instrument, banking, real estate, tourism industries, and international organizations. To step into the software companies, PGP Project Management Certification in Zurich is essential, and it helps you differentiate in a highly competitive job hub. There has a scope of exponential career growth.

  • How to become a Project Management in Zurich?

    Hold a degree in project management and we recommend the aspirants to complete their PGP Project Management Certification in Zurich to prove and unravel the skills strongly. Be familiar with the Skillset like Plan, Manage, and Execute. Additionally, build your communication, problem-solving ability, time management, and leadership, research skills.

  • How to find Project Management courses in Zurich?

    If you’re wondering how to find the courses, then search engines are good at identifying things online. You should take the best course to enroll in project management. Completing the PGP Project Management Certification in Zurich helps to gain profound knowledge and a deep understanding of the respective field.

  • 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.

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