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Project Management certification course
Master essential project management frameworks, AI-powered tools, and real-world projects to supercharge your CAPM® exam prep and career potential.
Format
10 weeks
Online + live sessions
Tools
You earn
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Certification of Completion
What you'll learn
Master Agile and Waterfall frameworks, build AI-powered project management skills, and get hands-on in Jira, Microsoft Project, and Monday.com.
01
Define the six critical stages and ten key areas of project management.
02
Define objectives, scope, and identify stakeholders.
03
Identify and effectively manage key stakeholders at all company levels.
04
Understand key principles of Agile for software, including Kanban and Scrum basics.
05
Get hands-on with Jira, Microsoft Project, <a href="https://monday.com/">Monday.com</a>, and AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline planning, analysis, and decision-making.
06
Learn techniques to formulate budgets, manage costs, and effectively handle vendor negotiations and resource expenditures.
Next Live (optional) Session
Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Course progress
Online content
50%
Playbook assignments
3/6
Full curriculum
Define the six critical stages and ten key areas of project management.
Differentiate between Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches, including their tools.
Explore how AI can streamline foundational tasks like drafting a project scope or summarizing research on PM tools.
Define objectives, scope, and identify stakeholders.
Build strategies using established frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
Design a real-world project plan leveraging the most popular industry platforms.
Use AI to simulate project scenarios and build Gantt charts.
Compare human-created and AI-generated work breakdown structures to identify scope gaps and improve planning.
Identify and effectively manage key stakeholders at all company levels.
Role-play stakeholder interactions with AI personas.
Learn the art of team management, leveraging leadership techniques for motivation, and navigating tough stakeholder conversations.
Create a toolkit for building successful stakeholder relationships.
Understand key principles of Agile for software, including Kanban and Scrum basics.
Recognize use cases and considerations for technical project management.
Initiate and craft an Agile project plan using Jira.
Use AI-enhanced Jira prompts to simulate agile ceremonies and automate task flows.
Get hands-on with Jira, Microsoft Project, <a href="https://monday.com/">Monday.com</a>, and AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline planning, analysis, and decision-making.
Engage with real-time demos of PM tools and AI-powered techniques with industry professionals.
Earn a Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification.
Learn techniques to formulate budgets, manage costs, and effectively handle vendor negotiations and resource expenditures.
Amp up your ChatGPT prompts to make product briefs, stakeholder communications, and retros more actionable.
Supercharge your CAPM® exam prep. Earn 23 PMI education hours to qualify for the exam.
Get the week-by-week breakdown, tools list, and time commitment.
Meet your instructors
They’re living it. Your expert instructors work in the industry today and are eager to pass along their expertise to you. You’ll learn innovative techniques and technologies from our roster of handpicked industry pros. Gain real-world insights and deep knowledge to prepare you for today’s in-demand jobs.
Integrator
Senior Project Manager, Wells Fargo, Bank of America
Director of Project Management, Newsela, Workrise
Director of Program Management, SoundHound, Chegg, Udacity
Secure your seat in the next cohort, or grab the syllabus and decide on your own time.
How it compares
| Feature | Self-taught (YouTube, blogs) | Generic online course | Nebraska + Ziplines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured, sequenced curriculum | - | partial | Included |
| Live expert sessions | - | - | Included |
| Cohort + accountability | - | - | Included |
| University-backed credential | - | - | Included |
| Portfolio piece you can show at work | - | partial | Included |
Project Management Certification Course
Program tuition
$2,450
What's included
Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification + certification of completion from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Shareable to LinkedIn
On-demand lessons + live expert sessions
Learn on your schedule, with weekly live builds
Expert instructors who use these skills for a living
Flexible payment options
Employer reimbursement available — learn more
7-day money back guarantee — no questions asked
Upcoming start dates
September 14-November 20
October 5-December 11
October 19-December 25
Optional live sessions:
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The learner experience
Weekly sessions with your instructor — recorded, so missing one doesn't set you back.
Upcoming
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A Learner Success Advocate reaches out proactively — support that finds you, not the other way round.
Learner Success Advocate
Learner success team · here all program long
Have questions?
Browse the FAQs, or skip straight to a real person — whichever is faster for you.
Frequently asked questions
Project managers are in demand. By 2027, there are expected to be 22 million new project management jobs globally,* representing a growth of 30% over the past seven years.** Project managers connect the dots between strategy and execution. They leverage planning, communication, and management skills to help companies implement strategic initiatives, drive change, and deliver innovation. Hundreds of companies and industries need people with these skills (*Source: Anderson Economic Group; **Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight).
Project managers ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. This skill has become increasingly critical when leading distributed and cross-functional teams to deliver against company goals. A 2023 LinkedIn survey identified project management as one of the top six skills companies need most, alongside communication and persuasion. (Source: LinkedIn).
Our course attracts learners who are motivated to expand their knowledge and grow their careers. Their backgrounds are wide and varied, including professionals from Project Management, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, IT/DevOps, and more. Our course is ideal for:
Have additional questions? Email us at support@ziplines.com and someone from our enrollment team will get back to you.
Yes. We have a Career Hub with on-demand career modules, resources, and workshops dedicated to helping you meet your career goals.
We do not offer job placement as part of our career support. However, we do provide you with the tools to be successful in your job search.
Successful completion of this course prepares you for roles similar to:
You’ll reinforce your learning by creating a Project Management Playbook that can be a resource for you during and after the course.
Through hands-on activities, you will practice managing real-world projects, guided by industry experts, using the latest strategies, techniques, and AI-powered tools.
Your Project Management Playbook includes how to run a project end-to-end: from strategic planning and scoping to creating a project plan leveraging the latest tools and AI to managing budget, risk, and delivery. You’ll also focus on strategies and best practices that help you lead a project team, manage stakeholders, and communicate effectively with others to ensure the project is successful.
You should expect to spend six to eight hours per week engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments in the online learning management system (LMS).
You’ll also have the opportunity to join two-hour weekly sessions live, online—designed to deepen your understanding through real-time collaboration and demonstrations of project management tools and techniques from industry leaders.
Yes, you will earn 23 Project Management Institute (PMI) education hours for completing this course, which will qualify for the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM®) exam.
In order to receive a certificate of completion, learners must complete 100% of online coursework, achieve 70% or better on each module assessment and submit all Strategic Project Management Playbook projects.
No, this is a noncredit course. As such, it is not eligible for financial aid. However, many employers offer reimbursement for continuing education, so check with your human resources department to determine your eligibility.
There are multiple payment options for this course. The first way is to pay upfront, online. This option also provides the largest savings.
We offer both installment and financing options. To find out if you qualify for either of these payment options, fill out the enrollment form to be directed to the payment page. From there, you can click on the "Get Qualified" link to see what options are available.
Many employers also offer tuition reimbursement. Our guide gives you suggestions and templates for how to ask your employer to cover the cost of the course.
View our reimbursement guide.
We are confident in the quality of our learning experience, having supported thousands of learners and received hundreds of 5-star reviews. Because we believe so strongly in the value and impact of our course, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee from the start date. If the course isn't the right fit for you, you can withdraw within the first week of your course and receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Everything is online. You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our online learning platform and join the optional instructor-led live sessions once a week through a video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded and available for playback on demand. The online Learner Dashboard can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection on a computer.
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