Product, Project and Program Management

Certificate in Project Management Foundations

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Overview

The Certificate in Project Management Foundations prepares aspiring and current project professionals to successfully lead and contribute to projects in government, business, and nonprofit environments. Combining project management foundational skills, Project Management Institute's (PMI)® Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification preparation, and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) applications, this program provides a comprehensive pathway for developing both foundational and future-ready project management competencies. Participants gain hands-on experience with project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, team collaboration, and project delivery while building the knowledge required to pursue the globally recognized CAPM® credential. The program also explores how AI is transforming project work and equips participants with practical tools to improve productivity, communication, analysis, and decision-making. Whether seeking to enter the project management profession, strengthen existing skills, earn an industry-recognized credential, or gain a competitive advantage in an AI-enabled workplace, participants will leave with immediately applicable skills that support career growth and professional success.

PMI® ATP status is awarded to only established, high-quality, and financially-sound project management education providers who are aligned to PMI® core values, have mature business practices, and offer courses aligned to the PMI® Talent Triangle®. Training organizations that carry the PMI® ATP Program Logo are a reflection of PMI® and undergo an extensive evaluation of their organizations to be admitted to the Program.

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Schedule

Register 21 days before class start date and save $250! Enter discount code EARLY250 during registration.

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8/31/26 - 12/16/26GTR

6:00pm - 9:30pm Mon & Wed

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$3,995

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Included in this Certificate Program

The Certificate in Project Management Foundations combines three integrated learning components—Project Management Foundational Skills, CAPM® Exam Preparation, and AI Foundations for Project Managers—to provide participants with practical project management skills, certification preparation, and future-ready technology capabilities. Participants receive:

  • Certificate of Completion
  • 98 Professional Development Units (PDUs)
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate with professionals from a variety of industries and sectors
  • Access to experienced instructors with expertise in project management, certification preparation, and AI applications
  • Audit Privileges – If students have successfully completed a course/program and have fulfilled all financial obligations, they may audit this same course/program for a period of one year after their original course/program start date.

Prerequisites

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

Audience

No experience necessary! This program is suitable for individuals seeking to enter the field of project management or for current project managers who desire additional education and training on project management skills and techniques.

CAPM® EXAM QUALIFICATION PREREQUISITES

To qualify to sit for the CAPM® exam, applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or global equivalent, as well as meet the project management education/training requirement of 23 hours.

Funding Options

WIOA Funding

For unemployed or underemployed Marylanders, many of our programs have been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. This entitles individuals to funding to obtain new skills and certifications to prepare them for a new career. This program is administered through One Stop Career Centers located throughout the state.

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Workforce Funding: WIOA Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act logo

How Our Course Benefits You

Upon completion of the Certificate in Project Management Foundations, participants will be able to:

  • Apply project management principles, tools, and techniques throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop project management deliverables including project charters, schedules, stakeholder plans, risk registers, and project reports.
  • Analyze project risks, constraints, stakeholder needs, and project performance data to support successful project outcomes.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of predictive, agile, hybrid, and business analysis approaches used in modern project environments.
  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, team members, sponsors, and organizational leaders.
  • Prepare for the PMI® CAPM® certification exam.
  • Utilize AI tools to support project planning, communication, analysis, documentation, and decision-making.
  • Evaluate opportunities, limitations, risks, and ethical considerations associated with AI-enabled project management practices.

Job Outlook For Project Managers

  • 33% Job Growth Leading To Roughly 22 Million New Jobs By 2027 (PMI®)
  • $60,513 Average Base Pay For Entry-Level Project Managers (Glassdoor)
  • Project Management Skills Apply To Nearly Every Industry

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