Project Management Certificate Program

PACE 703

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification was created and is accredited by the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI). It demonstrates that you are competent when it comes to managing projects, including specific aspects like budgets, goals, and teams. 

This self-paced program with Success Coach facilitation allows you to work at your own pace through PMI Project Management Ready learning resources (150 hours of instruction), periodically checking your progress with practice tests. Practice tests provide you with individualized feedback to focus your learning in preparation for the certification exam.  

The PMI PMP certification exam is a 50-minute proctored exam that may require an additional proctoring fee (typically $30-$40). When you are ready to take the certification exam, you can arrange proctoring at your convenience, whether at home or at a testing center.  

The Searight PACE PMI bundle includes the learning resources, practice tests, certification exam voucher, and one certification exam retake with Success Coach facilitation. You have one year to complete the process. Once you successfully complete the certification exam, you will receive a PMI PMP certificate and a Searight PACE certification of completion. Transcripts are available upon request. 

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

There will be discussion on many of the sub-processes that contribute to the major steps. A small case example will also be provided for hands-on discussion. 

Students and professionals who complete this program:

  • Fundamental project management concepts 
  • Role of ethics and leadership in project management 
  • Predictive (traditional) project management approach 
  • Adaptive (agile) project management approach 
  • Basic computer literacy skills 

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

The program is designed for those looking to take on leadership roles by increasing their knowledge and skills in planning, scheduling, and management.

Once you’ve earned a project management certificate, you can work as a:

  • Project Coordinator/Manager (in fields such as law, health care, corporate, government, military, nonprofit, engineering, and IT)
  • Portfolio and Program Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Director
  • Product Owner
  • Project Manager Consultant

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What is Searight PACE?

Gardner-Webb University’s Searight Professional and Continuing Education program offers very specific, online and in-person courses to enhance the skill levels of professionals ranging from entry level to mid-management, executive, and beyond.

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