About this Program

There has never been a better time to be a professional project manager. Industries such as aerospace, construction, manufacturing and technology rely heavily on well-trained project managers to ensure that work gets done on time and on budget. The demand for these skills in many companies and organizations continues to grow at a rapid pace.

In this certificate program, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Our comprehensive curriculum aligns with the Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification exam. Master the major competencies that employers are looking for in today’s project managers.

DESIGNED FOR

Professional project managers and others who want formal training in project management. This program is for Boeing employees only; we also offer general Project Management certificate programs.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to define project scope, choose an approach and develop a project schedule and budget
• How to link project delivery to organizational strategy
• Tactical leadership, presentation and communication skills, stakeholder management practices and team-building capabilities
• Risk definition, risk management processes and change management procedures

PREPARE FOR PMP^® CERTIFICATION

University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI)^®. UW PCE has been approved by PMI^® to issue professional development units (PDUs) for these courses, which fulfill the education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP)^® certification.

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

• Use project management tools such as Microsoft Project; free copy of the software provided for Windows OS
• Complete a team-based capstone project based on a fictional business case

PMI, PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc