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Project Management Certificate Course
10-Week Certificate Course
Industry Expert Instructors
Online (On-Demand + Live Sessions)
Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification

Establish your career as a strategic, AI-enhanced project manager–and supercharge your CAPM® exam prep. Master essential PM frameworks, tools, and real-world projects in just 10 weeks.

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Introduction to Project Management

Learn more about our industry-relevant curriculum, hand-picked instructors, and sought-after credentials you'll acquire during this highly-rated learning experience.

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What You'll Learn

Accelerate your career with practical, hands-on training and real-world expertise you can showcase during interviews or utilize back on the job.

+Get started with Project Management
+Manage key stakeholders
+Plan and scope your project
+Create a project plan
+Agile Project Management and Jira Certification
+Build a budget and manage your resources
+Manage risks to deliver outcomes
+Monitor progress to ensure excellence
+Lead the team through effective conflict management
+Evaluate and report on project success

Advance your career

Get the support you need to meet your unique goals. Whether you’re looking for a promotion or to start a new career, we’re here to help.

+Resume and cover letter review + tips
+Optimize your LinkedIn profile
+Small group workshops
+Career coaching
So you can...
+Interview with confidence
+Negotiate with ease
+Transform your career

Your Expert 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.

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Haylye Plaster
INTEGRATOR
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Amer Custovic
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, WELLS FARGO, BANK OF AMERICA
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Samantha Barrow
DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, NEWSELA, WORKRISE
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Jason Barros
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, SOUNDHOUND, CHEGG, UDACITY
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Our Learners

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.

You'll find a diverse range of students in the classroom, each with unique career goals:

Accelerate Your Career Growth

Ideal for professionals with work experience who may be seeking a promotion or more responsibility but need to have relevant project management skills; or may be in a role outside of project management but looking to expand professional potential.

Launch Your Career

Perfect for recent graduates looking to enhance their area(s) of study and/or interest and develop skills employers are actively seeking in the project management field.

Change Your Career

Suitable for those who may have spent several years in a single job or career and want to try something new; or may have spent a few years out of the workforce and now want to return to work in a high-growth career in project management.

Your Time

You should expect to spend six to eight hours engaging with on-demand content created by industry experts, including hands-on activities and assignments in the online learning management system (LMS). Additionally, optional (but recommended) weekly live/online group sessions (two hours) are available for engaging in real-time with peers, mentors, and industry experts.

What You'll Earn

Knowledge and Experience

A university-issued certificate of completion that verifies knowledge and hands-on experience relevant to the following roles in any industry:

  • Project Manager
  • Project/Program Coordinator
  • Project Administrator
  • Project/Program Assistant
  • Project Scheduler
  • Project Support Specialist
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Associate Project Manager

In-Demand Industry Certifications and Technology Experience

  • Earn the Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification
  • Get Hands-on with MS Project
  • Use Google Sheets to create project plans
  • 23 PMI education hours to qualify for CAPM® certification
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Project Management Certificate Course

10 weeks

Flexible online learning with optional mentor-led live sessions

Price:
$2,950 $2,450 (SAVE 17%)

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Flexible payment options are available

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On-demand with live sessions

Expert instructors

Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification + certificate of completion from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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This class was designed perfectly for my learning style. There is a variety of audio visual tools, various ways to communicate with others. There was a weekly live course where breakout rooms were a great opportunity to talk with classmates. If the live session didn't fit your schedule, it was recorded and added to the dashboard. There were hands on activities and summative assessments that helped you check your understanding. I had a couple of unexpected life things happen in the 10 weeks and the ability to work at the time of day that worked was amazing! The instructors were very accessible. This class was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time and felt very current. There were bonus benefits like templates we could save in our personal folders, voucher to pay for and to take the Jira certificate exam, a year access to course materials, and a career hub experience. I'm a portfolio coordinator wishing to be a project manager and this class made a big difference in my skills and confidence with project management, before the course was even completed.
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Laura Fisher
The class was structured very well, the modules were easy to follow and did a great job of explaining the material and helping to put the knowledge into action. The instructors were excellent and easy to understand and alway open to questions and diving deeper into a topic. I really loved everything about this class.
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Kersti Lee
The course materials were well-organized, and the delivery during the live session was highly effective. The inclusion of practical examples and links to valuable resources was particularly appreciated. The instructors demonstrated strong subject matter expertise, and their ability to relate the content to real-world applications was a key takeaway for me. Overall, an excellent job.
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Dra. Susan G
Excellent and up-to-date information broken down in bite-size ways. I highly recommend it. Very easy to work a job and accomplish this course. They set a positive tone, provide helpful feedback, and respond quickly. You’ll feel confident to create full-fledged marketing plans by the end of the Digital Marketing Science course.
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Elizabeth Q
The course was outstanding. Material was presented in a fun way, easy to understand, and timely. The success advocates were accessible and helpful. Most importantly, I’ve learned skills that will make me better at my job and more confident in my career.
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Gretl S
I am a non traditional student as I work and I am a single parent. My schedule can be very unpredictable at times. This program was perfect for me due to that. I can take advantage of having access to lectures I missed due to work etc. As well as having access to the course in general for a duration of time. The professors were extremely supportive and understanding also. Reagan was phenomenal and I really appreciated her encouragement and support. All of the information was wonderful and I love the hands on experience I have been able to obtain!
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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:

  • Early-career project managers and professionals managing projects informally
  • Business, operations, marketing, and HR professionals looking to transition into a project management role
  • Business professionals who are:
    • Tasked with managing projects within their organizations
    • Looking to develop AI-powered project management skills and techniques
    • Need a comprehensive understanding of project management

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:

  • Project/Program Coordinator
  • Junior Project Manager
  • Project Administrator
  • Project/Program Assistant
  • Project Scheduler
  • Project Support Specialist
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Associate Project Manager
  • Project Manager
  • And more...

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 a university-issued certificate of completion that verifies your knowledge and hands-on experience in Project Management. This prestigious credential will enhance your resume, making you more attractive to potential employers. It can also be showcased on LinkedIn to highlight your proficiency in project management technologies, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Earning this certificate of completion demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, significantly boosting your career advancement opportunities.
 

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.

The goal of this course is to equip students with the best practices, digital skills, and competencies to succeed on the job as a project manager. Due to the nature of the skills and competencies taught in this course, this course counts toward the 23 hours of project management education required for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Upon completion, you will earn a certificate that can be shown to verify you meet the education requirements for the exam. However, this is not specifically a CAPM® exam preparation course. If you are planning to take the CAPM® exam, we encourage you to review the CAPM® exam content outline available on the PMI website.

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 options to pay 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.

You’ll access on-demand content and assignments through our learning platform and join the optional (but recommended) mentor-led live sessions once a week through our video conference platform. The live sessions are recorded. The online learning management system can be accessed on a computer from anywhere with an internet connection.

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