Project Management

Overview

Learn the most important principles and practices related to project management through a combination of classroom lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises. The program content is consistent with the latest Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) other standards and guides from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and will help you prepare for certification.

Pick up some powerful project management skills and start working in areas like information technology, engineering, or construction. In this three-month program, you will gain a solid foundation in the most important principles and practices related to managing the resources of large projects and ensuring a project is completed within a certain set of restraints. Prepare for the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or the Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications, and to work as a project manager, program coordinator, program assistant, program manager, or project lead.

Agile Fundamentals is the most widely used Agile Methodology, SCRUM, for managing software development projects. Upon completing the Agile Fundamentals course, you will be able to participate on any project team and understand the Agile roles and responsibilities. Many organizations are changing the way software development projects are implemented. Completing the Agile Fundamentals course will increase your opportunities for IT careers in the software development IT arena. 

How to Enroll

To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!

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Sample Program Plan and Costs

*Additional testing is required for certifications.

Prerequisite: Associate degree or higher preferred

Students can complete this program in 3 months.

Class Delivery Methods

View current courses offered via our online course directory.

On-Campus Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.
CEUs Class Hours Course Title Cost
5.40 54

Project Management Principles and Practices

This course teaches the most important principles and practices related to project management through a combination of classroom lectures, group discussions, and hands-on exercises. The course content is consistent with the latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK® Guide) and other standards and guides from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and will prepare you for either the Certified Associate in Project Management certification (CAPM) or the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Classroom

ID: CEPMG-569

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No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
 $3,495.00
1.80 18

Agile Fundamentals

This course provides you with the Agile values and principles to incorporate Agile methodologies into your organization. To be successful in delivering software using Agile methods, you must have a strong and stable agile mindset. This course focuses on being Agile before doing Agile and provides a common foundation for making decisions about the best way to develop software using agile values and principles and introduces you to PMI's Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®. This course prepares you for the Professional Scrum Master 1 (PSM1) certification. Prerequisites: Familiarity with the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Virtual

ID: CEPMG-573

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No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
 $699.00
 
Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$4,194.00
Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Project Manager

Project Managers manage the quality of resources for large projects, while also ensuring the project is completed within a certain set of restraints. These restraints usually involve time, money, people, and materials.

Projected Job Growth

+17.6%

Average Annual Salary

$73,695
According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

  • Advertising Agencies
  • Marketing Firms
  • Business Corporations

Careers

Project Assistant

Project Assistants support project managers in balancing the time, money and scope of a particular project. They handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and recording meetings, in addition to assembling and disseminating information.

Projected Job Growth

+13.1%

Average Annual Salary

$78,053
According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

  • Advertising Agencies
  • Marketing Firms
  • Business Corporations

What’s next after I complete this program?

Obtain Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification

Once completing the Project Management program, you will qualify to take the CAPM certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Once obtained, you can work as a Program Coordinator, Project Manager Assistant, or Program Assistant.

Obtain the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Once completing the Project Management program and completed other prerequisites, you may qualify to take the PMP certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Once obtained, you can work as a Project Manager or Project Lead.

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Academic programs count as academic credit for a certificate, diploma or degree and may transfer toward future academic endeavors at four-year colleges and universities.
Training programs can be completed in a matter of weeks or months, are focused on career training, and provide credentials and certificates needed in the specific fields of study. Coursework does not transfer.
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