About this Program
There are no future offerings of this program scheduled at this time.
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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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This program is for current Boeing employees only. Applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional post-graduate work experience. Additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Been employed with Boeing for more than one year to qualify for LTP funding, or have a manager’s exception.
- Experience leading or participating in business projects.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
International Students
To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
You must have access to a computer (not your work computer) on which you can load and use MS Project 2016. We strongly recommend Windows-based computers. We also recommend a high-speed internet connection.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.
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.
(PMI, PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
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
Career Stats
14%
Projected job growth for project management specialists in Washington state (2018-2020)
$81,130
Average salary for project management specialists in Washington state
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