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6 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

$2,500.00*

Pay in full

TUITION

*You can pay as little as $236 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

What Does A Project Manager Do?

Project Managers are essential contributors to productivity in an organization. From start to finish, the Project Manager’s job is to ensure tasks, both big and small, are completed on time and to the required standards and expectations. 

Project Managers are highly skilled in risk assessment, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, leadership, time management, adaptability, and more. 

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Where Does A Project Manager Work?

Project Managers can work across various industries, including construction, engineering, computer systems, architecture, and various business fields. Because of this wide variety of industries, a Project Manager’s work environment can depend on the field.  

Many Project Managers work remotely or in a traditional office environment. Others may work onsite for projects while having an office location if needed.  

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Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

Textbook: PMBOK 7th Edition

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Outcomes

Due to project managers’ important role in an organization, there is a great demand to fill these positions in many industries. The Project Management Institute (PMI) reports that 22 million new project management jobs will be available globally through 2027. 

Not only does project management offer strong job security, but also an excellent annual salary, even for entry-level positions. According to Indeed, the average salary for a project manager is $82,529. 

Skills Learned

Upon completion of this CAPM-certified Project Management training, you’ll learn several skills: 

  • Understanding the entire management process from start to finish 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of how to prioritize projects, understand the life cycle of a project and individual roles  
  • Ability to develop recovery plans and assess other forms of project recovery that may be beneficial to the project 
  • Understand and identify the elements that are part of performing and controlling various projects 
  • Ability to manage project closures and any transitioning processes that may occur 
  • Understand service teams and how they can enhance customer service and retention 

COURSES - 6 WEEKS

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Project Management for CAPM (7ᵗʰ Ed.)

PROJECT MANAGER JOB POSSIBILITIES

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$58,000 – $100,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Project
Manager

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$30,000 – $40,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Project/Program Administrative Assistant

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$62,000 – $115,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Program
Manager

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of your project management training, you’ll be prepared for the certifications: the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

ISSUING AUTHORITY

Project Management Institute

CAPM

Certified Associate in Project Management

The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) shows potential employers that you have the knowledge and principles that are employer-preferred to be a successful project manager.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Pay for your training with an education loan through Sallie Mae or Meritize.

Complete the course registration process to reserve your seat using one of these options.

 

Many employers have education programs or will pay for continued education! Select “Corporate Invoice” if you need an invoice to process payment through company training tuition assistance/reimbursement plans. 

Download the free brochure below to your HR representative or manager and show them the benefits of gaining additional education!

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$2,500 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST

April is your Workforce Training Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, Union College and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

You will complete the courses in this program over 6 weeks, making students job-ready in under 3 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.

Anyone who has completed their associate’s degree or qualifying project management experience who wants to become a Project Manager. Some qualities that can be beneficial for a project manager to possess are accountability, effective communication, leadership, investment in the success of others and a positive motivator.

Yes, our project management certificate program is fully online and asynchronous. 

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