Masters Certificate in Applied Project Management

Day 1: Process Groups, Charters, Planning & Scope

• Defining project purpose, goals, and success metrics
• Building effective project charters
• Planning project scope, estimates, and milestones
• Aligning internal and external stakeholders
• Communicating across teams and roles
• Introducing AI in project management
• Using AI tools for planning, task generation, and risk identification
• Exploring project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• Leveraging AI tools such as Notion AI, Asana AI, and Microsoft Copilot

Day 2: Project Monitoring, Norms & Course Corrections

• Creating an individualized work plan
• Monitoring progress and performance
• Identifying issues, resource conflicts, and progress setbacks
• Taking corrective actions

Day 3: Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Identifying, analyzing, and mapping stakeholders
• Developing a stakeholder engagement plan
• Crafting effective communication strategies
• Adapting communication styles for diverse audiences
• Managing difficult stakeholders and resolving conflicts
• Using tools to track communication

Day 4: Project Budgeting and Cost Management

• Applying project cost estimating techniques (top-down, bottom-up, parametric, analogous)
• Developing a comprehensive project budget
• Establishing a cost baseline and managing change control
• Introducing Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Conducting variance analysis and forecasting
• Reporting costs and communicating financial updates
• Using tools for budgeting and cost tracking

(Self-paced: Project Procurement & Planning)

Day 5: Managing Project Risk & Quality

• Identifying and classifying risks
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Planning and monitoring risk responses
• Building and using a risk register
• Planning, assuring, and controlling quality
• Applying tools for managing risk and quality (e.g., risk matrices, control charts, checklists)
• Integrating risk and quality into the overall project plan

(Self-paced: Monitoring Project Quality)

Day 6: Agile & Project Acceleration

• Conducting root cause analysis and solving real project problems
• Managing challenged stakeholders and adapting to new information
• Applying Agile methods to navigate changing directions
• Optimizing workflows and making informed decisions

(Self-paced: Agile Project Management)

Day 7: Project Visibility & Executive Reporting

• Evaluating the key drivers of project success
• Crafting a compelling success story for your project
• Recognizing the contributions of your team and stakeholders
• Presenting project outcomes effectively to senior leadership

Participants will apply their learning through a capstone project focused on real-world challenges. This hands-on experience allows them to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the tools, strategies, and skills developed throughout the program. The capstone serves as both a practical application and a showcase of each participant’s ability to lead complex projects with confidence and competence.

Project Management Specialization+

This specialization allows individuals or sponsoring employers to tailor the learning experience by selecting a strategic, sector-specific project in energy, healthcare, technology, or construction. Participants will apply core project management practices within the context of their chosen industry, gaining targeted insights and building relevant expertise that can be directly applied to their professional environment.